Russian Citizens Visiting Maldives
Visa requirements, entry rules, and travel information for 2026
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Visa not required
Russian passport holders can enter Maldives without obtaining a visa in advance.
📋 Required Documents
🛂 Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay
📷 Recent passport-sized photos (white background, last 6 months)
✈️ Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking
🏨 Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, Airbnb, or host invitation)
💳 Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3 months)
🏥 Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage recommended)
💼 Proof of employment, business registration, or student enrollment
⚠️ Requirements vary. Always verify with the official Maldives embassy before applying.
✈️ How to Enter Maldives
- 1 Check your passport validityEnsure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in Maldives.
- 2 Book your flights and accommodationHave your return ticket and accommodation confirmed before departure.
- 3 Prepare your documentsCarry proof of funds, accommodation, and onward travel. Border officials may ask to see these.
- 4 Arrive and enjoyPresent your passport at immigration. Confirm the duration of your permitted stay with border officials.
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.
🏛️ Capital
Malé
💱 Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
📞 Dial Code
++960
🗣️ Language
Maldivian
⚠️ 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.