Samoa passport → Maldives

Maldives visa for citizens of Samoa

Visa on arrivalTourist Visa

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

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa on arrival · Tourist Visa
How to apply	Get your visa at the border
Processing time	On arrival
Passport validity	At least 1 months
Onward or return ticket	Required
Proof of funds	Sufficient funds to cover the stay in the Maldives.

How to apply

1
Confirm the tourist VOA route
Tourist visa is granted on arrival; no pre-approval is required for tourism.
2
Complete the Traveller Declaration
Submit the free electronic declaration within/up to 96 hours before arrival.
3
Confirm the return ticket
confirmed return journey tickets
4
Present a yellow-fever certificate when required
Present a valid certificate if arriving from or recently travelling through a Yellow Fever risk country; children under one year and qualifying transits are exempt.
5
Receive the tourist visa on arrival
A complete travel itinerary does not guarantee entry to Maldives.

Documents checklist

Identity

MRZ passport or travel document
Passport or travel document must have a Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ) and at least 1 month's validity; extended-validity passports are not accepted.

Travel

Confirmed return journey ticket
Prepaid confirmed registered-facility booking
Optional
Required unless the traveler uses an approved sponsorship alternative.

Financial

Evidence of sufficient funds

Supporting

Approved Maldives Immigration sponsorship
Optional
Alternative to the itinerary evidence.
Traveller Declaration
Submit electronically within/up to 96 hours before arrival; no payment is required.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
Optional
Required when arriving from or recently travelling through a Yellow Fever risk country; children under one year are exempt.

Good to know

A complete travel itinerary does not guarantee entry to Maldives.
Foreigners traveling to Maldives as tourists do not require pre-approval for the visa.
Effective from 15th April 2025, entry to the Maldives will not be granted on Israeli passports.

FAQ

Do citizens of Samoa need a visa for the Maldives?

Citizens of Samoa can get a visa on arrival in the Maldives. Visa type: Tourist Visa.

What documents do citizens of Samoa need for the Maldives?

MRZ passport or travel document; Confirmed return journey ticket; Evidence of sufficient funds; Traveller Declaration; Prepaid confirmed registered-facility booking; Approved Maldives Immigration sponsorship; and 1 more depending on your situation.

How long must my passport be valid for the Maldives?

At least 1 months.

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