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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Maldives?

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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

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → KiribatiVisa-free · 90 days → → LesothoVisa-free · 90 days → → MalawiVisa-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 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 Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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