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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Visa on arrival

Maldives citizens can get a visa on arrival for Turkey — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa on arrival
Maldives → Turkey
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Maldives vs Turkey: passport comparison

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8

Turkey

70

visa-free countries

Global rank: #94 · mobility 122.7
37

countries both Maldives and Turkey can enter visa-free together

Maldives + Turkey: passport compatibility

65%

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

Where Maldives and Turkey travel together — by entry type:

37 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
51 both need a visa
68 access differs

Where Maldives and Turkey 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 → Turkey

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

2passports gained easier entry to Turkey
0passports saw Turkey tighten its rules
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 →

Turkey: good to know

Ankara

Capital

Turkish Lira (TRY)

Currency

Turkey Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+90

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Maldives goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Turkey

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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Maldives citizens can get a visa on arrival for Turkey — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Maldives or Turkey?
The Turkey passport is stronger: 70 visa-free countries versus 54. Global rank: Maldives #101, Turkey #94.
Where can Maldives and Turkey citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 37 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Turkey?
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 Turkey?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Maldives passport ranking

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