Arrival form · checked 3 Nov 2026

Maldives Traveller Declaration (IMUGA): who fills it in and how

The short answerThe Traveller Declaration, called IMUGA, is a free mandatory online form on the Maldives Immigration portal. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to imuga.immigration.gov.mv. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

Checked by Dre Darville, founder of NUM, on 3 Nov 2026 against imuga.immigration.gov.mv. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service.

At a glance

The Maldives Traveller Declaration in brief.

Fee	Free
When to apply	Within 96 hours before your arrival flight

Who it’s for

Do you need it?

All travelers arriving in the Maldives. It’s separate from the 30-day tourist visa on arrival.

Num files it for you

Skip the form. $4.99, done in minutes.

Fill in one short form for everyone in your group and a NUM person files each Maldives Traveller Declaration on imuga.immigration.gov.mv for you. NUM’s fee is $4.99 per traveller and the form itself is free. Private visa services charge far more. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed.

NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval or speed it up. You can always apply yourself on the official site for free.

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Before you start

What to have ready.

Your passport details.
Your flight details.
Your accommodation booking.

Step by step

How to fill in the Maldives Traveller Declaration.

Check it applies to you. All travelers arriving in the Maldives. It’s separate from the 30-day tourist visa on arrival.
Pick your moment. Within 96 hours before your arrival flight.
Get these ready. Your passport details; Your flight details; Your accommodation booking.
Fill it in on the official site only. That’s imuga.immigration.gov.mv. The government fee is Free.

Watch outThe official form is completely free, so avoid any website that charges for it.

Not sure your passport needs the Maldives Traveller Declaration? See the full Maldives entry requirements for 33 passports, including passport validity and what to show at the border.

Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for the Maldives?

The Traveller Declaration, called IMUGA, is a free mandatory online form on the Maldives Immigration portal. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the Maldives Traveller Declaration?

All travelers arriving in the Maldives. It’s separate from the 30-day tourist visa on arrival.

How much does it cost?

Free. Fees change, so confirm it on the official site before you pay.

When should I apply?

Within 96 hours before your arrival flight.

Is the Maldives Traveller Declaration a visa?

No. It’s an arrival form. It doesn’t replace a visa if your passport needs one.

What do I need to apply?

Your passport details; Your flight details; Your accommodation booking.

Does NUM issue the Maldives Traveller Declaration?

No. Only the government issues it. NUM can file the application for you for $4.99 per traveller, but the decision is the government’s alone. You can also apply yourself on the official site.

The rest of the trip

Land connected.

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Sources

Where this comes from.

By passport

Do you need a visa for Maldives?

The rule for your passport, with the fee, the stay and the official link.