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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Israel citizens need a visa for Maldives?

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Israel citizens need a visa to enter Maldives. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Israel vs Maldives: passport comparison

Israel

105

visa-free countries

Global rank: #51 · mobility 153.5

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8
36

countries both Israel and Maldives can enter visa-free together

Israel + Maldives: passport compatibility

47%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Israel and Maldives travel together — by entry type:

36 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
104 access differs

Where Israel and Maldives can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (36)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 180 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Botswana 90 days #119
Costa Rica 30 days #62
Dominica 180 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Ireland 90 days #18
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Lesotho 90 days #122
Malawi 30 days #127
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Mongolia 30 days #125
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Russia 90 days #93
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Thailand 60 days #110
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Vanuatu 120 days #105

How the entry rule changed: Israel → Maldives

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

tightened
Before
visa on arrival
July 2024
Now
no admission
June 2026
3
passports for which Maldives changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Israel goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Maldives

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Israel citizens need a visa for Maldives?
Israel citizens need a visa to enter Maldives. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Israel or Maldives?
The Israel passport is stronger: 105 visa-free countries versus 54. Global rank: Israel #51, Maldives #101.
Where can Israel and Maldives citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 36 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Maldives?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Israel and Maldives?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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