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π¬π§ Does a British need a visa for the Maldives π²π»?
Visa on arrival. British passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for British citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Maldives or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Maldives at a glance
Capital: MalΓ© Β· Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, .ή) Β· Official languages: Maldivian Β· Calling code: +960
U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Maldives: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 7 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the United Kingdom (G) works with sockets in the Maldives.
More about entering the Maldives β
Your embassy in the Maldives
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the Maldives, contact the embassy of the United Kingdom:
- British High Commission, MalΓ© Β· gov.uk
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near the Maldives for British passport holders
- π±π° Sri Lanka β ETA required 30 days
- π¦π² Armenia β Visa-free 180 days
- π§π³ Brunei β Visa-free 90 days
- π¨π³ China β Visa-free 30 days
- π¬πͺ Georgia β Visa-free 360 days
- ππ° Hong Kong β Visa-free 180 days
- π―π΅ Japan β Visa-free 90 days
- π°πΏ Kazakhstan β Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
π²π» Maldivan passport holders visiting the United Kingdom: Maldivan passport holders do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The British passport at a glance
All destinations for United Kingdom passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for the Maldives β
Questions
Do British citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
British passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Maldivan need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Maldivan passport holders do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.