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Maldives Visa for Egypt Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Egyptian citizens receive a free 30-day visa on arrival in the Maldives, automatically issued at the airport with no advance application needed.

Guide last updated October 18, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of pre-booked accommodation (resort, hotel, or guesthouse booking)
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay, which may be checked at immigration
  • No visa application form, fee, or photo is required in advance
  • Biometrics (photo) are captured at the immigration counter on arrival
  • Travel health/medical evacuation insurance is strongly recommended given the cost of medical care on remote islands and resorts

Visa types

  • Free 30-day Tourist visa on arrival - automatically granted to almost all nationalities including Egypt, no application needed
  • Business visa - available on arrival with an invitation letter from a Maldivian host company, same 30-day base validity
  • Longer stays (work, resort employment, diving instructor contracts) require a separate work visa arranged by the sponsoring employer before travel

Visa on arrival

  • Issued automatically at Velana International Airport (Male) and other international entry points - there is no separate counter or fee to pay for the standard 30-day tourist entry
  • Immigration will check your passport, return ticket, and accommodation booking at the desk before stamping entry
  • Resort transfers are often pre-arranged, so have your resort or hotel confirmation ready to show on request
  • No currency exchange is needed at the counter since the standard visa on arrival is free
  • Processing at the counter is usually quick, a few minutes per traveler, though queues can build during peak arrival times

Fees & processing time

  • No fee for the standard 30-day tourist visa on arrival
  • No processing time beyond the immigration queue itself, typically 5-20 minutes
  • If extending the stay beyond 30 days, a fee applies through the Maldives Immigration online extension system, payable in US dollars
  • No express or priority option is needed since the base process has no cost or delay

Tips for Egypt travelers

  • Keep your resort or hotel booking confirmation easily accessible, since immigration can ask for it before stamping your passport
  • Make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity, as this is strictly checked before boarding and on arrival
  • Extensions beyond 30 days can be applied for online through the Maldives Immigration website before your stay expires, with an additional fee
  • If island-hopping between resorts, check whether a local transfer or domestic flight requires any extra documentation
  • There is no embassy of the Maldives in Cairo, so any pre-travel queries are best directed to the Maldives Immigration Department directly

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.