🇲🇻 Maldives passport 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
- Fee ≈ US$35
Maldives passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Indonesia — 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 for Indonesia
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds RecommendedApprox. USD 2,000 equivalent
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Hepatitis A Recommended
- Typhoid Recommended
- Malaria prophylaxis RecommendedFor Kalimantan, Papua, Maluku, and NTT regions
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- eVOA can be purchased in advance online for faster processing
- Bali-specific rules: carry photocopies of passport at all times
- Strict drug laws — death penalty for trafficking
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Indonesia
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Maldives 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 Indonesia
17,000 islands of temples, volcanic peaks, ancient traditions, and world-class surf breaks
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
- Language
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Time zone
- WIB (UTC+7)
- Best time to visit
- April – October
Official sources
Always confirm with Indonesia's own government before you travel:
- Indonesia official visa information ↗ molina.imigrasi.go.id
- Indonesia embassies & consulates ↗ kemlu.go.id
Common questions
Do Maldives citizens need a visa to visit Indonesia?
Maldives passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Indonesia — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Maldives passport holders stay in Indonesia?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Indonesia's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Indonesia visa cost for Maldives citizens?
Fee ≈ US$35. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long does it take to get a Indonesia visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Indonesia?
Valid for at least 6 months
Does Indonesia give visas to Maldives citizens?
Yes — Indonesia issues Maldives citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Maldives citizens find official Indonesia visa information?
On Indonesia's official site: https://molina.imigrasi.go.id