Do citizens of China need a visa for Maldives? — Visa-free
Here's the current entry requirement for citizens of China travelling to Maldives for tourism — and what to sort out before you go.
Visa-free
With your China passport you can enter Maldives without a visa for short stays. Just travel with a valid passport and a return ticket.
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Good to know
- A tourist visa is granted on arrival to the Maldives to travellers of all nationalities; no pre-approval is required and no visa fee is charged. The standard tourist stay is 30 days.
- Entry conditions: a passport/travel document with a Machine Readable Zone valid for your stay, a complete travel itinerary with confirmed onward/return tickets, a prepaid confirmed booking at a registered facility (resort, hotel or guesthouse), and sufficient funds for the stay.
- All travellers must submit the IMUGA Traveller Declaration electronically before travel — it can be completed up to 96 hours (4 days) before arrival and is free of charge; a declaration is required for both arrival and departure.
- Important: effective 15 April 2025, entry to the Maldives is not granted on Israeli passports.
- Complete the Traveller Declaration only on the official IMUGA portal (imuga.immigration.gov.mv); beware of look-alike sites that charge a fee.
Travelling on a passport from China, you can enter Maldives visa-free for short tourist stays. Carry a passport valid for your whole trip and proof of onward travel; border officers may still ask about your plans and funds.
Before you fly
Maldives is one of 30 countries you can just walk into.
Scratch off where you have actually been. Light foil came free, dark foil cost you a visa — the sheet remembers which.
Frequently asked questions
With your China passport you can enter Maldives without a visa for short stays. Just travel with a valid passport and a return ticket.
On the current rules you can stay in Maldives for up to 30 days per visit for tourism. Always confirm the exact allowance for your nationality and purpose.
At a minimum, a passport valid for your stay and, where required, the relevant visa or travel authorization. Maldives may also check onward tickets, accommodation and sufficient funds.
Indicative costs for Maldives: Visa on arrival: No fee. These figures are compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Confirm the current fee and apply on the official government site (linked above) before you travel.
For reference only
This visa information is provided for general guidance only and may be out of date. Entry rules change frequently and depend on your specific circumstances. Always confirm requirements with the official authorities of your destination and your airline before travelling. packset.travel accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or for any loss arising from reliance on this information.
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