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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 including Bangladesh, reconfirmed via Maldives Immigration and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Extending beyond 30 days (up to 90 days total) requires an extension application with a MVR 750 (approx. USD 49) fee. IMUGA Traveller Declaration remains free and mandatory within 96 hours 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 up to 90 days total via Immigration extension application — MVR 750 (approx. USD 49 / BDT 6,007) extension fee applies.
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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