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Philippines passport holders: Single entry for Maldives. No visa fee. Processing: On arrival. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa-FREE entry for Filipinos via 30-day Visa-on-Arrival (no application needed, no fee). Hotel/resort booking mandatory. Imuga online arrival form (free) required before travel.
Visa types: Visa-on-Arrival (Tourist 30 days, free); Tourist Visa (long-stay); Business Visa; Work Permit (employer-sponsored — some Filipino resort/healthcare workers); Student Visa; Family/Dependent Visa; Marriage Visa; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: N/A. Max Stay: 30 days visa-free.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine USD 3-5; deportation; future visa scrutiny
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (1+ month beyond stay); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel/resort booking (mandatory — no walk-in tourism); Imuga arrival form (online before travel, free); Sufficient funds (USD 100/day recommended); PSA Birth Certificate; PhilSys ID; Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; For Work: employer's quota approval + medical fitness + police clearance + DMW verification + OEC.
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Visa-FREE entry for Filipinos via 30-day Visa-on-Arrival (no application needed, no fee). Hotel/resort booking mandatory. Imuga online arrival form (free) required before travel.
Common rejection reasons
Common PH entry issues (VERY LOW): (1) No hotel/resort booking — boarding denied; (2) Missing Imuga form; (3) Past Maldives overstays; (4) Work visa fraud — fake resort employment via illegal recruiters; (5) Drug screening (Maldives strict drug laws); (6) Religious materials (non-Islamic) banned — confiscation at customs; (7) Limited Philippines-Maldives direct flights — typically via SIN/DXB/DOH.
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