Maldives visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Maldivan Visa is not required for Thais

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • The Maldives is a small island nation in South Asia, located in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean with Malé as its capital.
  • Myanmar citizens traveling to the Maldives can get visa on arrival as a tourist in 30 days.
  • Documents needed for Burmese to visit Maldive include; Passport copy of 6 months validity on the date of travel with at least 2 visa pages clear of any markings, travel itinerary, flight return ticket and proof of funds.
  • The Maldives are famous for their natural environment including the blue ocean, white beaches, and clean air.
  • Maldives official language is Dhivehi and has been shaped by various languages including Arabic, French, Portuguese, Persian, and English.
  • All citizens of Maldives practice Islamic religion.
  • The official currency of Maldives is the Maldivian rufiyaa (Rf) with the code MVR.
  • There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency in the Maldives.
  • The temperature in the Maldives rarely falls below 25°C (77°F).
  • The Maldives has a year-round hot climate with two monsoons.
  • The required vaccines in the Maldives are; hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • Maldives uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D, Type G, Type J, Type K, and Type L.
  • The top tourist centers in the Maldives are Maafushi Island, the HP Reef, Fulhadhoo, Vaadhoo Island and more.
  • The Maldives time is the same all year round, it is 5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
  • The time difference between Thailand and Maldives is 2 hours. Thailand is ahead of Maldives.
  • Operating airlines from Thailand to the Maldives are Thai Air, Finnair, Qantas, Kuwait Airways, and Singapore Airlines.
  • The flight duration and distance between Myanmar and Maldives is 5 hours 15 minutes in 3,382  Km.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I budget in a day in Maldives?

For hangouts in the Maldives, a minimum amount of US$100 per person in a day should do.

What kind of credit cards is accepted in Maldives?

All resorts in the Maldives accept credit cards. These are Visacard, Amex, and Master cards.

What can I do to extend my stay in the Maldives?

Yes, you can make your requests known to the Department of Immigration and Emigration for extensions of up to 90 days as long as you can present evidence of sufficient funds and accommodation in a resort or hotel or a letter from a local sponsor.

When is the best time to visit Maldives?

The best period considered to visit the Maldives is between November and April.