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MaldivesMaldives visa requirements for Hong Kong citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Hong Kong passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
- Total price
- $50
- per traveler, all-in
- Filing window
- Filed within 96 hours before arrival
The Maldives IMUGA Traveller Declaration itself is free from the government, the Visa and Trips price for it is our service fee only.
Visa and Trips is a private service, not a government agency. Price includes government fee and our service fee.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Maldives entry requirements for Hong Kong citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Maldives
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
The Maldives also requires the IMUGA Traveller Declaration arrival form before you land.
Official fees
| Item | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Tourist visa on arrival (30 days) | Free |
Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.
Good to know
- You need a confirmed onward ticket and a booking at a registered tourist facility (or sufficient funds).
Easier alternatives for Hong Kong passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Hong Kong passport than Maldives, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Maldives at a glance for travellers
- 197 of 198 passports can enter Maldives without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Hong Kong passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 143 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Maldives Immigration: tourist visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Maldives Immigration | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Maldives entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Maldives?
Hong Kong passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Hong Kong passport holders need for the Maldives?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Hong Kong passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to the Maldives?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit (the visa is issued at the border on arrival), but the mandatory Maldives IMUGA Traveller Declaration must be filed online, filed within 96 hours before arrival.
How much does Visa and Trips charge to file the Maldives IMUGA Traveller Declaration?
$50 per traveler, all-in. One total that includes any government fee and our service fee. The Maldives IMUGA Traveller Declaration itself is free from the government, the Visa and Trips price for it is our service fee only. You can also file it yourself on the official government site.
How do I get the Maldives IMUGA Traveller Declaration filed with Visa and Trips?
Tap “Apply now”, enter your trip and passport details. A Visa and Trips specialist checks everything, files the form in the official window and emails you the confirmation / QR code to show at check-in and on arrival.