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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Seychelles?

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Citizens of Maldives can visit Seychelles visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Maldives → Seychelles
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Maldives vs Seychelles: passport comparison

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8

Seychelles

102

visa-free countries

Global rank: #58 · mobility 148.8
42

countries both Maldives and Seychelles can enter visa-free together

Maldives + Seychelles: passport compatibility

59%

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

Where Maldives and Seychelles travel together — by entry type:

42 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
25 both e-visa / eTA
28 both need a visa
80 access differs

Where Maldives and Seychelles 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.

How the entry rule changed: Maldives → Seychelles

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

The Maldives → Seychelles rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Maldives passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

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 Maldives goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Seychelles

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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Seychelles?
Citizens of Maldives can visit Seychelles visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Maldives citizens stay in Seychelles without a visa?
Maldives passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Maldives or Seychelles?
The Seychelles passport is stronger: 102 visa-free countries versus 54. Global rank: Maldives #101, Seychelles #58.
Where can Maldives and Seychelles citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 42 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Seychelles?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Maldives and Seychelles?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Maldives passport ranking

Where else the Maldives passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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