Falkland IslandsMaldives: Visa on arrival

Falkland IslandsMaldives

Do Falkland Islands passport holders need a visa for Maldives?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Falkland Islands passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: immigration.gov.mv (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Maldives241 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Maldives passport holders visiting Falkland Islands: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Falkland Islands passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Falkland Islands passport holders need a visa for Maldives?

A visa is not required in advance. Falkland Islands passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

What currency is used in Maldives?

Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR).

What is the emergency number in Maldives?

102 / 118 / 119.

What time zone is Maldives in?

Maldives (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Male?

Velana International Airport (MLE), about 3 km away.

How many countries can enter Maldives without a visa?

241 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Maldives visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about 300 mi (500 km) east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and 752 mi (1,210 km) from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of 4,700 sq mi (12,000 km2), comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British Overseas Territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance, while the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley on East Falkland.

RegionSouth America

Area12,173 km²

CurrencyFalkland Islands pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 FKP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+500

Drives on theleft

Climate in Falkland Islands

Warmest January, coolest July, driest June, sunniest November.

Monthly climate normals for Falkland Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.1°C	7.6°C	108mm	338h
February	13.8°C	7.9°C	72mm	263h
March	13.6°C	7.4°C	29mm	250h
April	11.1°C	5.6°C	60mm	220h
May	7.4°C	3.3°C	75mm	103h
June	5.4°C	1.6°C	26mm	136h
July	2.6°C	-2.1°C	38mm	153h
August	4.8°C	-0.5°C	70mm	202h
September	7.1°C	1.1°C	44mm	218h
October	10.5°C	3.8°C	45mm	312h
November	14.3°C	6.8°C	33mm	355h
December	13.3°C	6.1°C	83mm	332h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the south Atlantic Ocean, off the east coast of southern South America. They are a British Overseas Territory, but nearby Argentina claims jurisdiction under the name Islas Malvinas. Most visitors to the islands come between October and March to enjoy the spectacular wildlife and hardy rural lifestyle.

Upcoming public holidays

November 16, 2026King's Birthday

December 8, 2026Battle Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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About Maldives

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean, near the southeastern boundary of the Arabian Sea. The Maldives is located southwest of India and Sri Lanka, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland. The Maldives' chain of 26 atolls stretches across the equator from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south.

CapitalMale

RegionSouthern Asia

Population529.7K

Area300 km²

CurrencyMaldivian rufiyaa (1 USD ≈ 15.43 MVR)

LanguagesMaldivian

Calling code+960

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMaldives (UTC+5)

Nearest airportVelana International Airport (MLE), 3 km

Emergency number102 / 118 / 119

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,615 (2025)

Tourist arrivals555K (2020)

Travel guide

The Maldives are a chain of low-lying coral islands in the Indian Ocean with picture-perfect beaches, strikingly blue water, and luxury resorts. There are 200 inhabited islands and 165 islands with tourist resorts. Just under the surface of the beautiful blue ocean, there's a wealth of wildlife to see: over 2000 species of fish in all colours of the rainbow roam the clear waters around the islands.

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