🇲🇻Maldives Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa on arrival30 days max stay

São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Maldives (up to 30 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

Tourist visa granted on arrival free of charge to all nationalities. No pre-approval required. Effective 15 April 2025, entry is not granted on Israeli passports (Third Amendment to Immigration Act 1/2007, ratified by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on 15 April 2025). Entry requirements: passport with MRZ and minimum 1 month validity, confirmed return ticket within 30 days of arrival, prepaid accommodation at a registered facility or proof of sufficient funds (minimum USD 100 plus USD 50/day), completed IMUGA Traveller Declaration (within 96 hours before arrival). Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if coming from endemic countries (children under 1 year exempt). Entry at port of entry subject to admissibility determination by Immigration officers (Immigration Act ss. 7 & 8). Max stay of 30 days confirmed by Maldives High Commission London official page (re-verified 2026-06-29). Extendable up to 60 additional days (total 90 days) in-country by applying to Maldives Immigration before expiry. Extension process was streamlined by Maldives Immigration effective April 23, 2026 under the Maldives 2.0 Initiative.

immigration.gov.mv

Entering Maldives on a São Tomé and Príncipe passport

  • → Obtain your visa at the Maldives border/airport on arrival; carry the required fee and documents. Apply here

Maldives visa cost for São Tomé and Príncipe citizens

Tourist visa on arrival (30 days)

Free

30 daysofficial source
immigration.gov.mv

Tourist visa extension (up to 90 days total)

MVR 750 (~$49)

up to 60 additional days (90 days total)official source
maldivesmission.ch

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Maldives visa for São Tomé and Príncipe citizens — FAQ

Do São Tomé and Príncipe citizens need a visa for Maldives?

São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Maldives (up to 30 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

How long can São Tomé and Príncipe citizens stay in Maldives?

São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can stay in Maldives for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa on arrival arrangement.

What documents do São Tomé and Príncipe citizens need for Maldives?

A passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Maldives visa category.

How much does the Maldives visa cost for São Tomé and Príncipe citizens?

The Maldives tourist visa on arrival (30 days) is free of charge.

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