Poland→Maldives
Poland to Maldives
Do I need a visa for Maldives?
A visa is required for Polish tourists to the Maldives and it must be obtained before departure. The permission takes the form of a physical visa issued in advance. This tourist permission does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Accepted travel documents are an ordinary passport or a temporary passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the date of entry. A national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Maldives?
No general vaccinations are mandatory for tourists. However, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you come from a region where yellow fever occurs. Health authorities also recommend considering vaccination against cholera, typhoid, polio and hepatitis A and B.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
The visa permission is obtained in advance and, once granted, is valid for 30 days. The official application portal linked on this page is used to apply for the visa before you travel.
Can children travel on this route?
Children travelling to the Maldives on this route must hold an ordinary passport or a temporary passport with the required validity. No additional parental-consent letters or notarised documents are required for travellers under 18.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel medical insurance is recommended because medical care outside Malé can be limited. Insurance is not a condition of entry for Polish tourists on this route.
Where do I get the visa?
The visa application is made through the official application portal linked on this page; the process results in a physical visa issued before departure. The Maldives has no embassy in Poland; the nearest Maldivian mission is in New Delhi, India, and contact details are provided in the consular section of this site.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter the Maldives with my Polish ID card or driving licence?
A Polish national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for entry to the Maldives. You must travel on an ordinary passport or a temporary passport only.
Where and how do I get the Maldives visa?
The visa for the Maldives must be obtained before departure and the application is made through the official application portal linked on this page. The permission takes the form of a physical visa issued before you travel.
Is there a Maldivian embassy in Poland if I need help?
The nearest Maldivian embassy for consular matters is in New Delhi, India. The Maldives has no embassy in Poland; contact details for the mission in New Delhi are shown in the consular contacts on this site.
Do I have to prove I can pay for my trip or stay?
You will not be required to show proof of funds on arrival; travellers on this route are not asked to present bank statements or cash proofs.
Do I need to complete an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or paper entry card required for this route. The official entry-registration portal is linked on this page for any online procedures the Maldivian authorities provide.
Do I have to have travel insurance to enter the Maldives?
Travel medical insurance is recommended because medical access outside Malé is limited, but insurance is not a condition of entry for tourists on this route.
What do children need to enter the Maldives?
Children travel on the same accepted documents as adults: an ordinary passport or a temporary passport. No additional parental-consent or notarised paperwork is required for travellers under 18 on this route.
How long must my passport be valid for entry?
Your passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the date of entry. Both ordinary passports and temporary passports meet this requirement when they have that validity.
How long is the Maldivian visa valid for?
The visa, once granted, is a physical visa and is valid for 30 days. The application is completed through the official portal linked on this page before you travel.
Can I work or study in the Maldives on a tourist visit?
The Maldivian entry permission does not allow you to undertake paid work or study. It is a tourist entry permission only.
What if I’m coming from a country with yellow fever?
If you arrive from an area where yellow fever occurs, you must carry a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. The Maldives requires this certificate from travellers coming from such regions.
Should I apply through a Maldivian embassy in Poland?
The official application portal for the Maldives is the place to apply for the visa; this site links to it. Do not rely on an embassy in Poland to issue the visa because the Maldives has no embassy in Poland.
Who do I contact for consular help while in the Maldives?
For consular assistance the Polish posts list contact details for the Maldivian mission in New Delhi; use those contacts if you need consular help. The Polish government page shows where to find EU consular support as well.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 1 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: India — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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More about Maldives
Asia
- Capital
- Malé
- Currency
- Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
- Known for
- Coral reefs, Overwater bungalows, Marine life
- Food
- Mas Huni, Garudhiya, Fihunu Mas
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