The Maldives offers hassle-free entry for visitors. All passengers receive a free 30-day Visitor Visa on arrival. Guests must hold passports valid for six months and fill out a mandatory Traveler Declaration form online (IMUGA) within 96 hours of travel. Continuum will remind and assist clients to complete this before arrival.
Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, Continuum Aviation staff meet each client and escort them through immigration (which is generally efficient) and then customs. Maldives has no baggage restriction limits on goods beyond some currency declaration ($10,000). Because a large portion of travelers are tourists, customs checks are mainly for security; we remind passengers of any personal duty-free allowances (e.g. alcohol).
For aviation-specific needs, Continuum can assist with crew passports and visas if the Maldivian Authorities require them (in practice, aircrew use the same arrival visa as passengers). If the stay extends beyond 30 days, Maldives allows visa extensions up to 90 days for visitors in resorts. Continuum can coordinate extension applications with the Department of Immigration & Emigration if needed. Overall, Continuum’s Maldives CIQ assistance means a private escort from the plane to the curb, minimizing any waiting and ensuring full compliance with entry and exit regulations.
No advance visa is needed for most nationalities. A 30-day visa is granted on arrival at Velana Airport. Continuum ensures passports and onward ticket information are ready at immigration.
Passport (6+ months validity), an onward/return ticket, and the online Traveler’s Declaration completed pre-arrival. Continuum fills in the landing cards on your behalf.
Maldives uses the online IMUGA system (Traveler Declaration). No paper forms, but immigration will scan your passport and e-visa.
You may extend your visa up to 90 days if you have valid reasons (hotel booking, sponsor). Continuum can start the extension process before the initial visa expires.
There’s no general baggage limit, but you must declare currency over $10,000. Restricted items (e.g. firearms) are banned. Personal amounts of alcohol and tobacco are allowed duty-free: currently 1 liter alcohol + 200 cigarettes.
After immigration, passengers collect checked baggage and pass through customs baggage screening (X-ray machines). Our team will assist with any declarations.
Maldives focuses on terrorism and trafficking security. Security personnel are present at all points. Continuum ensures your transfers and bags comply with Maldivian safety rules.
Many guests board speedboats or domestic flights after Visa control. Continuum can wait or reconnect you to resort staff. We notify immigration if you’re leaving the terminal promptly for onward transfers.
Only if arriving from a yellow-fever country (standard international rule). Normally no vaccination is required by Maldives itself.
Maldives has exit immigration. Continuum will guide you through it on your way out, ensuring your embarkation is documented.
Maldivian Immigration can be reached via the Department of Immigration & Emigration in Male. Continuum’s local agents are also on-call to help resolve last-minute problems.
Very safe and modern. After cleared, Continuum ensures private escorted transport to speedboats or seaplanes, avoiding any hassles.
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