Traveler's Health Declaration

Since the reopening of borders with the Maldives on July 15, 2020, the immigration service of this country has introduced a new mandatory requirement for all travelers – "Health Declaration". Its main purpose is to simplify the provision of medical information before arrival and departure from the Maldives in accordance with local medical standards.

Anyone planning to visit the Maldives or leave them must fill out a declaration of their current health status no later than 24 hours before the start of the trip. This requirement applies to all categories of travelers without exception – tourists, holders of work and other types of visas, as well as citizens of the Maldives themselves.

The health declaration can be submitted electronically through our website. The introduction of this measure pursues two main objectives: firstly, to reduce risks to public health in the Maldives, and secondly, to simplify immigration procedures for all interested parties – both incoming and outgoing from the country.

Thus, the timely and mandatory completion of the health declaration has become an important condition for safe and comfortable entry into the Maldives after the resumption of international air travel in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This measure is designed to protect public health in the island nation while simultaneously facilitating immigration control for travelers.

In the Maldives, there are two separate mechanisms for regulating the entry of foreign nationals - a traveler declaration system and a visa policy. Despite the common goal of controlling migration flows, these two documents have a number of key differences.

The key difference is that the arrival card (traveler declaration) is mandatory for all foreigners, regardless of the reasons for visiting the Maldives. At the same time, the need for a visa is determined by the individual circumstances of the particular traveler.

Thus, having a traveler declaration from the Maldives is an unconditional requirement for entry into the country. If you arrive at border control without this document, you will be denied entry, regardless of your further plans to stay.

As for the visa, its presence may either be required or not, depending on the specifics of the trip and visa agreements between the Maldives and the traveler's country of citizenship. Therefore, before traveling, it is necessary to carefully study the visa regime and fulfill all applicable requirements.

In the Maldives, the traveler's declaration grants you the right to stay in the country for up to 30 days. However, the declaration itself is valid for 90 days from the date of its issuance. This means that within this three-month period you can make a trip of any duration, not exceeding 30 days.

The declaration covers both tourist and business purposes of the visit. Whether it's a beach holiday or a business trip, this document is mandatory for all foreign nationals arriving in the Maldives.

It is important to remember that the terms and conditions may change at the discretion of the immigration authorities of the Republic of Maldives. It is recommended to verify current requirements before planning a trip.

Overall, the system of traveler declaration is designed to simplify the entry of foreigners to the Maldives provided that the established rules and terms of legal stay in the country are observed.

The requirement to provide a traveler's declaration applies to all foreign nationals arriving in the Maldives, regardless of the purpose and duration of their visit. The following categories of people must have this mandatory document:

Tourists: Whether you plan to spend a few days or several weeks in the Maldives as part of a beach holiday, an arrival card is required for entry.

Children: This requirement applies to all travelers, including minors. Parents or legal guardians must complete a separate declaration for each child.

Maldives visa holders: Even if you have already obtained a visa to enter the Maldives, this does not negate the need to provide an arrival card.

Residents of the Maldives: Permanent residents or citizens of other countries living in the Maldives must also fill out this declaration each time they enter the country after leaving.

Without exception, every foreigner arriving in the Maldives by air, sea, or any other means, must present a valid traveler's declaration at immigration control. In the absence of this document, the traveler will be denied entry into the country.

After filling out the online form and uploading all necessary documents, you will be issued an electronic Traveler Declaration. It must be printed or saved on your smartphone to be presented during immigration control upon arrival in the Maldives.

It is important to ensure that all the information provided is accurate, as presenting false information may result in denial of entry into the country. Timely registration of the declaration is a mandatory condition for visiting the Maldives Islands.