Good to know
- A declaration submitted more than 96 hours before your flight is not valid, so wait until you are inside the window.
- Tourists need a confirmed booking at a registered hotel, resort, guesthouse or tourist facility. Most visitors get a free 30-day visa on arrival.
- Only the arrival declaration is needed. Each traveller, including children, files their own.
How to submit
- Open the official site from the button on this page, not from a search ad.
- Keep your passport, flight details and accommodation address ready.
- Fill in the form during the allowed window.
- Save the confirmation or QR code as a screenshot, and print it if you can.
- Show the confirmation at check-in or immigration if you are asked.
Common mistakes
- Paying a third-party site. The official form is free.
- Submitting outside the allowed window, which can cause the form to be rejected.
- Typing details that do not match your passport exactly.
- Assuming that no visa means no arrival card. They are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Maldives IMUGA Traveller Declaration free?
Yes, on the official site it is free. If a website asks you to pay, it is not the official portal.
When should I submit the IMUGA Traveller Declaration?
Within 96 hours (4 days) before arrival. Confirm the exact window on the official site, because it can change.
Do I need it if I do not need a visa?
The arrival card is a separate requirement from a visa. Who must submit: Everyone entering the Maldives, whatever their nationality or age, including children and infants.
Where this comes from
We check the official portal and published government notices where we can reach them. Because rules change, always confirm on the official site.