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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Maldives?

Visa on arrival

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

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Sri Lanka vs Maldives: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8
19

countries both Sri Lanka and Maldives can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + Maldives: passport compatibility

75%

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

Where Sri Lanka and Maldives travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
77 both need a visa
49 access differs

Where Sri Lanka 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: Sri Lanka → 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 Sri Lanka → 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
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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Maldives?
Sri Lanka citizens can get a visa on arrival for Maldives — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or Maldives?
The Maldives passport is stronger: 54 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, Maldives #101.
Where can Sri Lanka and Maldives citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 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 Sri Lanka and Maldives?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Sri Lanka passport ranking

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

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