Republic of Maldives · short term business
Meeting Visa
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Source check: all 7 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Fourteen-day on-arrival visa for eligible meeting, conference or convention visitors.
- Processing time
- Granted on arrival if all entry prerequisites are satisfied and the immigration officer determines eligibility at the port of entry.
- Government fees
- The official route page does not list a fee. Confirm any current charge before travel.
- Typical duration
- 14 days on arrival; non-extendable.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 13 July 2026, the Meeting Visa for Republic of Maldives is an unsponsored Maldives immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Maldives government pages, reviewed 13 July 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/maldives/meeting-visa#answer
What is the Meeting Visa in Republic of Maldives?
Meeting Visa is an unsponsored Maldives route. Indicative government fees are The official route page does not list a fee. Confirm any current charge before travel; indicative processing time is Granted on arrival if all entry prerequisites are satisfied and the immigration officer determines eligibility at the port of entry; typical duration is 14 days on arrival; non-extendable. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Maldives Immigration on 27 June 2026.
Overview
The Maldives Meeting Visa is a 14-day on-arrival route for foreign nationals visiting to attend a meeting, conference or convention, effective from 14 May 2023. The official page says the event must fit accepted business, government or authority-approved arrangements, and that travellers must file the Traveller Declaration via IMUGA within 96 hours before flight time.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The primary purpose is to attend or participate in a meeting, conference or convention in the Maldives.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ✓The event is for permissible businesses, government or state use, or another entity approved by the relevant government authority.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ✓The Traveller Declaration is submitted electronically through IMUGA within 96 hours before flight time.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ✓The passport has a Machine Readable Zone and at least 1 month validity.Maldives Immigration ↗
Common blockers
- !The traveller intends to work or conduct activity outside the meeting, conference or convention purpose.Maldives Immigration ↗
- !No confirmed return ticket, accommodation, itinerary or funds evidence.Maldives Immigration ↗
- !The traveller expects to extend the Meeting Visa or switch to Business Visa while in the Maldives.Maldives Immigration ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Complete travel itinerary and confirmed return tickets.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ·Prepaid confirmed booking at a registered hotel.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ·Proof of sufficient funds for the stay.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ·IMUGA Traveller Declaration submitted within 96 hours before flight time.Maldives Immigration ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the event meets the official meeting, conference or convention route conditions.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare return ticket, registered hotel booking, itinerary and funds evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the Traveller Declaration through IMUGA within 96 hours before flight time.
After approval
Seek entry on arrival and observe the non-extendable 14-day limit.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Meeting Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Meeting Visa.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Maldives Meeting Visa be extended?+
No. The official page says the Meeting Visa is non-extendable.
Can a Meeting Visa holder obtain a Business Visa while in the Maldives?+
No. The official page says a Meeting Visa holder is not eligible to obtain a Business Visa while in the Maldives.
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Primary source: Maldives Immigration
Last checked: 27 June 2026