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title: Maldives visa for citizens of Kazakhstan
description: "Citizens of Kazakhstan can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Maldives visa for citizens of Kazakhstan

Citizens of Kazakhstan can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (at least $100 per day or equivalent)

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date
2. **Book flights and accommodation** — Have flight itinerary and hotel reservation ready
3. **Complete Maldives Immigration Arrival Card** — Fill in the online form at https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv up to 96 hours before arrival
4. **Prepare supporting documents** — Keep passport, onward ticket, accommodation proof, and fund evidence accessible
5. **Arrive at Malé Airport** — Proceed to immigration counters
6. **Receive free 30-day visitor visa on arrival** — Visa is granted immediately at entry without fee

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Travel): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight out of Maldives within 30 days
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel): Hotel reservation or invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash equivalent
- **Completed Immigration Arrival Card** (Travel): Filled online prior to departure or on arrival
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but strongly recommended

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $100 per day (or equivalent in foreign currency)
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's checks

Immigration may ask to show funds; a credit card is usually sufficient

## Good to know

- Overstaying the 30-day visa-free period incurs fines and potential deportation
- Visa cannot be extended beyond 60 days total in a 6-month period

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid passport (less than 6 months validity)** — Check passport validity well before travel and renew if needed
- **No onward or return ticket** — Always have a confirmed ticket leaving the Maldives within 30 days

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa for the Maldives?

Citizens of Kazakhstan can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives.

### How long can citizens of Kazakhstan stay in the Maldives?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Kazakhstan need for the Maldives?

Valid passport; Return/onward ticket; Accommodation proof; Proof of sufficient funds; Completed Immigration Arrival Card; Travel insurance.

### How long must my passport be valid for the Maldives?

At least 6 months.

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