🇷🇺 Russia passport 🇲🇻 Maldives
No visa needed
- Stay up to 90 days
- No visa fee
No — Russia passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Maldives. You can enter visa-free.
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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Entering Maldives
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Russia passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
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 Russia citizens need a visa to visit Maldives?
No — Russia passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Maldives. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Russia passport holders stay in Maldives?
Up to 90 days.
How much does a Maldives visa cost for Russia citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
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 Russia citizens?
Maldives does not require a visa from Russia citizens for short stays (up to 90 days).
Where can Russia citizens find official Maldives visa information?
On Maldives's official site: https://www.immigration.gov.mv/visas