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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Maldives?

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

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Samoa vs Maldives: passport comparison

Samoa

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #77 · mobility 136.8

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8
38

countries both Samoa and Maldives can enter visa-free together

Where else Samoa goes visa-free

→ AndorraVisa-free · 90 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → AustriaVisa-free · 90 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelgiumVisa-free · 90 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free · 90 days →
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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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Samoa citizens need a visa for Maldives?
Samoa citizens can get a visa on arrival for Maldives — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Samoa or Maldives?
The Samoa passport is stronger: 81 visa-free countries versus 54. Global rank: Samoa #77, Maldives #101.
Where can Samoa and Maldives citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 38 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Samoa 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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