🇱🇸 Lesotho passport 🇲🇻 Maldives
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
- No fee
Lesotho passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Maldives — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Maldives's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Maldives
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Lesotho passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Maldives
Earth's last overwater paradise — the clearest water, the softest sand, and luxury in total seclusion
- Capital
- Malé
- Currency
- Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
- Language
- Dhivehi (English spoken at resorts)
- Time zone
- MVT (UTC+5)
- Best time to visit
- November – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Maldives's own government before you travel:
- Maldives official visa information ↗ immigration.gov.mv
- Maldives embassies & consulates ↗ foreign.gov.mv
Common questions
Do Lesotho citizens need a visa to visit Maldives?
Lesotho passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Maldives — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Lesotho passport holders stay in Maldives?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Maldives's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Maldives visa cost for Lesotho citizens?
No fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long does it take to get a Maldives visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Maldives?
We don't hold Maldives's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Maldives give visas to Lesotho citizens?
Yes — Maldives issues Lesotho citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Lesotho citizens find official Maldives visa information?
On Maldives's official site: https://www.immigration.gov.mv/visas