Maldives

Maldives Passport

The Guide Passport Index presently has the Maldivian passport at number 56. It offers 90 nations visa-free travel. It has a medium mobility score overall as a result. Passengers with a Maldivian passport can enter most countries, including Singapore, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates, without a visa or with one upon arrival. However, holders with Maldivian passports must obtain a visa in order to enter roughly 139 locations worldwide, necessitating extensive planning ahead of time. The whole European Union, the US, and Australia are among the places where a visa is needed.

Passport rank

54

Visa-free travel to

92 Destinations
Maldives Passport

eTA

229 Destinations

The number of nations that permit entry without a visa (also known as visa-free countries) and those that require a visa upon arrival (also known as visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) is added to determine the Maldives passport ranking in relation to other international passports. Currently, there are 31 Maldives countries that require a visa upon arrival, 59 Maldives passport visa-free countries, and 0 eTA destinations. Passengers with a Maldivian passport are able to enter 90 different countries in total, using an eTA, a visa on arrival, or no visa at all.. As a result, the Maldives passport ranks 56 in the world.Aside from the Maldives visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 139 other destinations that require an eVisa or a physical visa for entry for holders of Maldivian passports (i.e. visa required countries).

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Formerly a British colony, the Republic of Maldives is an archipelagic island republic. There are seven provinces in it. The Central and North are the most significant ones. The nation is made up of 26 atolls that are located in the Indian Ocean southwest of India in Southern Asia. With a 300 square kilometer land area, it is the smallest nation in Asia. The majority of the country is made up of beaches and flat coral. With a seasonal monsoon, it has a tropical climate that is hot and humid. There are roughly 579,330 people living there. With 215,879 residents, Male, the nation's capital, is also its most populous city.Additional significant communities are Addu City, Fuvahmulah, and Kulhudhuffushi. With more than 2 million passengers each year, Velana International Airport (MLE) is the biggest international airport in the nation. The airport serves as the primary entry point for visitors to the Maldives and offers access to locations across the globe. Islam and Arabic culture have a major influence on the Maldives. Most people in the population consider themselves Muslims. Dhivehi is the official language. The Maldivian legal system is founded on sharia law, with the exclusive application of English common law in business contexts.The system of governance is a presidential republic. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is the President of the United States and the head of state. Every five years, there are elections, and the president is chosen directly by the people. The Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR), the official currency, is now worth MVR 15.41 per USD. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $8.6 billion. The per capita income of its people is $23,154. The services and industries sectors account for the majority of the GDP. The great majority of the nation's income comes from tourism. For a significant portion of the populace, the fishing and fish processing industries are equally significant to tourism..The Maldives is a very well-liked travel destination for people from all over the world because of its abundance of natural tourism attractions. It is well-known for its expansive beaches and private island getaways. The capital, Male, Hulhumale Island, Maafushi, Utheemu, Veligandu Island, and the Banana Reef are a some of the important locations. Diving, hiking, fishing, and water sports are the main tourist attractions. Approximately 1.5 million visitors from all over the world come to the country each year.

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