Maldives entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Maldives: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- Visa on arrival - issued at the border, no advance application
- Passport
- valid 1+ months beyond arrival
- Vaccines
- 1 recommended, 6 to consider
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Maldives embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Maldives
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 1 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa (Visa on arrival) to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Maldives · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Maldives
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
For ages 12+. Consider for those in outbreak regions or frequent travellers.
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Dengue Consider
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Consider
For those staying with locals, frequent or long-stay travellers, or those with underlying liver conditions.
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
For those with sexual risk, needle exposure, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Bat lyssavirus risk despite absence of terrestrial rabies. Pre-exposure for bat handlers, veterinarians, and cavers.
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
For those with limited sanitation access or laboratory workers.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Maldives · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Maldives
The UK government does not list Maldives as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of Maldives and your car-hire company before you travel.
Maldives travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Maldives from the UK?
Yes - British passport holders normally need a visa to enter Maldives (specifically a Visa on arrival). Apply before you travel and check the UK government's foreign travel advice for the latest requirements.
How long does my passport need to be valid for Maldives?
Your passport must be valid for at least 1 months beyond the date you arrive in Maldives. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Maldives?
No vaccines are listed as required for Maldives, but Tetanus / Diphtheria are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
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