Do Russians need a visa to visit the Maldives?
No, Russian citizens do not need a visa for a tourist trip to the Maldives. Under a bilateral agreement that came into force on 25 July 2019 they can stay for up to 90 days. You still need to meet the entry conditions and fill in a free online declaration before you fly.
What you need to enter
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Passport | A passport or travel document with a machine-readable zone and at least one month of validity. Children need their own passport. |
| Accommodation | A prepaid, confirmed booking at a registered facility, or a sponsor approved by Maldives Immigration. |
| Tickets | Confirmed return or onward tickets. |
| Money | Enough funds for the whole stay. |
| Traveller declaration | A free online IMUGA declaration for each traveller, including children, submitted up to 96 hours before arrival. |
| Yellow fever | A vaccination certificate only if you have recently been in a country with a risk of yellow fever. |
A complete set of documents does not guarantee entry: the immigration officer at the port makes the final decision. Some travel sites quote six months of passport validity. The official Maldives Immigration page says one month, but airlines may ask for more, so keep a longer margin.
The traveller declaration
Every foreign visitor fills in the IMUGA Traveller Declaration online, no earlier than 96 hours (four days) before arrival. Each traveller needs a separate declaration, and children are included.
The official submission is free. Do not pay anyone to fill it in for you. Save the confirmation on your phone or print it.
How long can you stay
Russian tourists can stay for up to 90 days without a visa, according to the agreement in force since 25 July 2019. The Maldivian foreign ministry advised carrying confirmed hotel bookings, return tickets and adequate funds.
For a longer stay you need a different permit. The official tourist page does not describe extensions, so ask Maldives Immigration or the Maldives embassy before you travel. This article applies to Russian passports only; other nationalities have different rules.
Before you book
- Check your passport’s expiry date against your dates and your airline’s rules.
- Book a room at a registered guesthouse or hotel and keep the confirmation.
- Fill in the IMUGA declaration within 96 hours before you fly.
- Rules can change, so check the Maldives Immigration website before you book.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russians need a visa for the Maldives?
No. Under the agreement in force since 25 July 2019, Russian citizens can stay for up to 90 days as tourists.
What passport validity is needed?
At least one month, with a machine-readable zone, according to Maldives Immigration. Airlines may ask for more.
What is the traveller declaration?
A free online IMUGA form that every traveller, including children, submits up to 96 hours before arrival.
Do children need their own passport?
Yes. Maldives Immigration says children need their own passport.
Can I be refused entry with all the documents?
Yes. The immigration officer at the port makes the final decision.
Reviewed by the Relax Residence team in October 2026.
