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Maldives visa for Saudis: free 30-day visa on arrival

Overwater villas, coral reefs and whole islands given to a single resort: the Maldives has a free visa on arrival and direct flights from Saudi Arabia. We find you flights and the lowest available rate for your resort.

Travel to the Maldives without a visa, and we'll arrange your tripSend us your travel date and the number of travellers, and we'll find you flights and the lowest available rate for your hotel.
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Do you need a visa in advance?
No, a free tourist visa is issued on arrival
Length of stay
30 days
Before you arrive
The free IMUGA online traveller declaration within 96 hours before arrival, for every traveller, children included
On arrival
A confirmed hotel or resort booking, a return ticket and enough funds for your stay
Flights
Direct flights to Malé in about 6 hours: from Jeddah on Saudia, and from Riyadh in the winter season on flynas (from 19 November 2026)

What you need on entry

  • A valid passport, preferably with at least 6 months left
  • Your resort or hotel booking confirmation
  • A return ticket
  • A completed IMUGA declaration

Your trip with us, step by step

  1. Tell us your dates, number of travellers and the kind of stay you prefer
  2. We find you flight options and the lowest available resort rates
  3. You fill in the IMUGA declaration within 96 hours before arrival
  4. You arrive and receive your free visa at the airport

Important tips

  • Fill in the IMUGA declaration on the official Maldives immigration website; it's free.
  • Resorts are reached from the airport by speedboat or seaplane, so ask about it when you choose your resort.
  • December to April are the most beautiful and most requested months, so book early.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Saudis need a visa for the Maldives?

No visa is needed in advance: Saudis receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival.

What is the IMUGA declaration?

The Maldives online traveller declaration, filled in free of charge within 96 hours before arrival for every traveller, children included.

Are there direct flights to the Maldives?

Yes, from Jeddah on Saudia, and from Riyadh in the winter season on flynas from 19 November 2026.

Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; entry requirements are set by the official authorities and may change, so check them before you travel.