Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Maldives?
The official link goes to imuga.immigration.gov.mv. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Maldives entry rules for Saudi citizens.
| Verdict | Visa on arrival |
|---|---|
| Document | Tourist visa on arrival + IMUGA Traveller Declaration |
| Fee | Free |
| Stay | 30 days (tourist visa on arrival); extension possible via the IMUGA portal |
| Validity | 30 days |
| When to apply | Submit the free IMUGA Traveller Declaration within 96 hours (4 days) before arrival |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Saudi passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Maldives entry requirements.
Skip the form. $4.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Maldives Traveller Declaration on imuga.immigration.gov.mv for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $4.99 and the form itself is free. 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.
The details for a Saudi passport.
No pre-travel visa: tourists of all nationalities except Israel get a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival. At the border you need a passport valid 1+ month (machine-readable; manually extended passports refused), a confirmed return/onward ticket, a prepaid confirmed booking at a registered tourist establishment, and enough funds. Each traveller, including children, needs their own free IMUGA Traveller Declaration, submitted within 96 hours before arrival. Extensions are applied for online via IMUGA (US State Dept: often approved up to 90 days).
How long it must be valid.
At least 1 month remaining on arrival, with a machine-readable zone (MRZ). Passports with manually extended validity are refused. US State Dept lists 6 months beyond arrival, and some airlines may apply stricter rules.
Recent changes in Maldives.
- 2025-01-01 — Green Tax doubled to USD 12 per night (USD 6 at small guesthouses on inhabited islands); children under 2 exempt.
- 2025-04-15 — Entry refused to holders of Israeli passports.
- 2026-04-23 — Online tourist visa extension simplified on the IMUGA portal (Maldives 2.0 initiative).
The short answers.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Maldives?
Yes, but it’s issued on arrival: Saudi citizens get the Tourist visa on arrival + IMUGA Traveller Declaration at the border for stays of 30 days (tourist visa on arrival); extension possible via the IMUGA portal.
How much does it cost for Saudi citizens?
Free. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Saudi citizens stay in Maldives?
30 days (tourist visa on arrival); extension possible via the IMUGA portal. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Saudi citizens apply?
Submit the free IMUGA Traveller Declaration within 96 hours (4 days) before arrival.
Where do Saudi citizens apply?
On the official site, imuga.immigration.gov.mv. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $4.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Maldives visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.