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Maldives visa requirements for Russia citizens (2026)

Visa-free · up to 90 days. No. Russia passport holders do not need a visa for the Maldives for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Total price
$50
per traveler, all-in
Filing window
Filed within 96 hours before arrival
No visa needed for stays up to 90 days. Mandatory online form: Maldives IMUGA Traveller Declaration, we can file it for you.
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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 Russia citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
90 days

What to bring to Maldives

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

The Maldives also requires the IMUGA Traveller Declaration arrival form before you land.

Official fees

ItemOfficial 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).

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 Russia passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 105 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesMaldives Immigration: tourist visa23 Oct 2026
Official portalMaldives Immigration23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Maldives entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russia citizens need a visa for Maldives?

No. Russia passport holders do not need a visa for the Maldives for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

How long can Russia passport holders stay in the Maldives?

Up to 90 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do Russia passport holders need for the Maldives?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Russia passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to the Maldives?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit, 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.