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Bangladesh passport holders: VoA entry for Maldives. No visa fee. Processing: Immediate. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
FREE — 30-day visa on arrival for all nationalities (extendable to 90 days). IMUGA Traveller Declaration required within 96 hrs of travel.
Visa types: Visa on Arrival (free, 30-day, extendable to 90); Business Visa; Work Permit (sponsored by employer); Resident Permit (long-term); Marriage Visa; Dependent Visa; No tourist visa needed in advance.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
VoA Validity: Used at arrival. Max Stay: 30 days (FREE), extendable to 90 days.
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine USD 3-5; deportation; future visa scrutiny
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (1+ month validity beyond stay); Return/onward ticket; Hotel reservation OR resort booking; Sufficient funds (USD 100 + USD 50/day OR confirmed resort booking); Traveller Declaration submitted via IMUGA portal within 96 hours before arrival; Travel insurance (mandatory); Yellow Fever certificate if from endemic country.
Visa types (3)
FREE — 30-day visa on arrival for all nationalities (extendable to 90 days). IMUGA Traveller Declaration required within 96 hrs of travel.
Maldives offers 30-day free entry to Bangladeshi nationals (Tourist or short Business). For longer business stays (events, conferences), apply for extension at Maldives Immigration in Malé.
Maldives Employment Approval — Maldives' primary work permit. BD is among the largest source nations for Maldives workforce (~50K BD workers, mainly resort/hospitality, construction, fisheries). Maldives Quota System governs sector-specific hiring.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections at VoA: (1) IMUGA Traveller Declaration NOT completed within 96 hours before arrival (MANDATORY); (2) Resort booking confirmation needed OR USD 100 + USD 50/day funds; (3) Travel medical insurance MANDATORY; (4) Maldives generally welcoming - low rejection rate; (5) Single male travelers may face questioning at hotels (mostly resort destinations).
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