Maldives visa requirements for Ethiopians

Travel and visa requirements

Maldivan Visa is not required for Ethiopians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ethiopians intending to visit Maldives must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Maldives consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Maldives the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30days within a one-year period.
  • Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
  • A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
  • Ethiopians intending to visit Maldives at required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is Maldives dangerous to visit??

The FCO has warned tourists to avoid rallies or protests in the capital Male but said that outlying islands and the main international airport are safe


Is the Maldives a poor country??

In the early 1980s, the Maldives was one of the world's 20 poorest countries, with a population of 156,000. In 2012, with a population of more than 300,000, it is a middle-income country with a per capita income of over $6,300.


Are the Maldives safe from pirates??

In recent years Somali pirates have extended the reach of their operations right across the Indian Ocean. The Maldives has sent a coastguard vessel to the scene, according to local reports.


Is Maldives a safe place to work??

Safety in Maldives for a Foreigner working inMaldives– As on today, it is a safe place to work as far as an expatriate is concerned. You need to make sure you follow the laws of thecountry and respect all around you. 


Is the Maldives safe from tsunami??

If you recall the earthquake-induced tsunamiof 2004, it traveled around 2500km from its origin to Maldives. The ocean waves of 5m height struck the Maldives cost with an average speed of 25m/sec. So yes,Maldives is safe from tsunami hazards but not absolutely safe.