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Albanian Citizens Visiting Maldives

Visa requirements, entry rules, and travel information for 2026

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Permission required

Albanian citizens must apply for a visa at the Maldives embassy or consulate before traveling. Contact the embassy well in advance.

πŸ“‹ Required Documents

πŸ›‚ Valid passport β€” minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay
πŸ“· Recent passport-sized photos (white background, last 6 months)
πŸ“ Completed visa application form (from the embassy website)
✈️ Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking
🏨 Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, Airbnb, or host invitation)
πŸ’³ Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3 months)
πŸ₯ Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage recommended)
πŸ’Ό Proof of employment, business registration, or student enrollment
πŸ’° Visa application fee payment (check current fees with embassy)
πŸ“… Appointment confirmation (many embassies require advance booking)

⚠️ Requirements vary. Always verify with the official Maldives embassy before applying.

πŸ“‹ How to Apply for a Visa

  1. 1
    Find the Maldives embassy
    Locate the Maldives embassy or consulate in your country. Use our embassy directory to find contact details and official website.
  2. 2
    Book an appointment
    Most embassies require an appointment for visa applications. Book well in advance β€” popular embassies can have waits of weeks.
  3. 3
    Prepare your documents
    Gather all required documents. Incomplete applications are rejected and fees are often non-refundable.
  4. 4
    Attend your appointment
    Arrive on time with all documents. You may be asked to provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
  5. 5
    Wait for processing
    Processing times vary from a few days to several weeks. Track your application status via the embassy website.
  6. 6
    Collect your visa
    Once approved, your visa is stamped in your passport. Verify all details are correct before traveling.

Maldives β€” Quick Facts

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean, near the southeastern boundary of the Arabian Sea. The Maldives is southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland.

πŸ›οΈ Capital
MalΓ©
πŸ’± Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
πŸ“ž Dial Code
++960
πŸ—£οΈ Language
Maldivian

πŸ†˜ Emergency Numbers in Maldives

πŸš” Police
119
πŸš‘ Ambulance
102
πŸš’ Fire
118

⚠️ Visa information is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect recent policy changes. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or government website before travel.