Entry GuidanceWhat to know before travelling to Maldives
Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.
01Tourist & Leisure
Visitor requirements
Machine-readable passport
Confirmed return/onward ticket
Confirmed registered accommodation
Sufficient funds or approved sponsorship
Traveller Declaration
Yellow fever certificate where applicable
Passport & documentsTourists of all nationalities do not require pre-approval for a tourist visa. Tourist permission is granted on arrival subject to meeting immigration requirements. All foreign arrivals must complete the Maldives Traveller Declaration through IMUGA within the prescribed period before arrival. (Maldives Immigration)
02Business Travel
Business requirements
Valid passport
Appropriate business authorization
Host/company information
Business supporting documents
Traveller Declaration
Yellow fever certificate where applicable
Passport Context
Kenyan passport holders
Tourists of all nationalities do not require pre-approval for a tourist visa. Tourist permission is granted on arrival subject to meeting immigration requirements. All foreign arrivals must complete the Maldives Traveller Declaration through IMUGA within the prescribed period before arrival. (Maldives Immigration)
Kenyan residents using other passportsRequirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.
04Application Route
How and where to apply
Tourist entry is processed on arrival. Complete the mandatory Traveller Declaration online before travel.
Embassy / missionNo resident Maldives High Commission in Nairobi identified.
Processing guidanceTourist visa pre-approval is not required; admissibility is determined by Maldives Immigration at the port of entry. (Maldives Immigration)
