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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Singapore citizens need a visa for Maldives?

Visa on arrival

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

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Visa on arrival
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Singapore vs Maldives: passport comparison

Singapore

130

visa-free countries

Global rank: #12 · mobility 170.9

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8
46

countries both Singapore and Maldives can enter visa-free together

Singapore + Maldives: passport compatibility

48%

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

Where Singapore and Maldives travel together — by entry type:

46 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
102 access differs

Where Singapore 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.

How the entry rule changed: Singapore → Maldives

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

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

2passports gained easier entry to Maldives
1passports saw Maldives tighten its rules
1rule changes for the Singapore passport, 1 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 Singapore 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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Singapore citizens need a visa for Maldives?
Singapore citizens can get a visa on arrival for Maldives — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Singapore or Maldives?
The Singapore passport is stronger: 130 visa-free countries versus 54. Global rank: Singapore #12, Maldives #101.
Where can Singapore and Maldives citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 46 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 Singapore and Maldives?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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