Visiting the Maldives: Belgian citizen → Maldives
🎉
No visa needed — free 30-day visa on arrival
All nationalities (including Belgium passport holders) receive a free 30-day visa on arrival in the Maldives — no advance visa; you must show a passport valid 6+ months, a confirmed onward/return ticket and a confirmed hotel booking; complete the online Traveller Declaration (IMUGA) before arrival.
The bottom line
- The Maldives issues a free 30-day visa on arrival to all nationalities — no visa to apply for in advance.
- Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on arrival.
- Have a confirmed onward or return ticket, plus a confirmed hotel booking and proof of sufficient funds.
- All travellers must complete the Maldives Traveller Declaration (IMUGA) online before arrival (within 96 hours of travel).
⚠️ The visa on arrival is free, but you must still meet the entry conditions — confirm the passport-validity, ticket and accommodation requirements on the official Maldives Immigration site before you travel.
Where you'll apply
The visa on arrival is free, but you must meet the entry conditions — confirm them on the official Maldives Immigration site →