French Citizens Visiting Maldives

📋 Required Documents

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

📋 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 — 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 — 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.