Maldives Visa for Kenyans
The current rule
For Kenyans, tourist visa pre-approval is not required. A tourist visa is considered on arrival after the traveller meets the entry requirements and an immigration officer determines admissibility.
Documents required at the border
Carry an MRZ passport valid for at least 1 month from entry, a complete itinerary with confirmed return or onward tickets, prepaid accommodation at a registered facility, and evidence of sufficient funds for the stay. Extended passport validity is not accepted. You must also meet the entry rules for your onward destination.
Submit the free IMUGA declaration
Complete the Traveller Declaration through the official IMUGA portal within 96 hours (4 days) before arrival. Submission is free. Avoid third-party websites that charge for the form, and keep the completed declaration available for arrival.
Children and health documents
Every child or minor needs a separate passport. Carry a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate when it applies to the traveller’s recent itinerary; children under 1 year are exempt from that certificate requirement.
Longer stays and extensions
Do not rely on old fee or duration figures. Maldives Immigration changed the tourist visa extension process in April 2026. Check the current process directly with Immigration and start before the permission shown in your passport expires.
Visa clearance and resort transfers are separate
A late arrival can clear immigration but still miss a daylight-only seaplane. Check the transfer window with the resort before choosing international flights. Speedboat and domestic-flight arrangements depend on the resort and operating conditions.
Official sources: Maldives Immigration Tourist Visa · IMUGA Traveller Declaration. Checked 9 August 2026.
Is visa pre-approval required for Kenyans?
No pre-approval is required for tourists. Visa clearance is considered on arrival after the entry requirements are checked.
How much passport validity is required?
Maldives Immigration currently requires an MRZ passport valid for at least 1 month from entry. Passports with extended validity are not accepted.
When should I submit the Traveller Declaration?
Submit it free through the official IMUGA portal within 96 hours (4 days) before arrival.
What itinerary documents should I carry?
Carry confirmed return or onward tickets, prepaid accommodation at a registered facility and evidence of sufficient funds for the stay.
Does a child need a separate passport?
Yes. Every child or minor must have a separate passport to enter the Maldives.
Is a Yellow Fever certificate required?
Only when it applies to the traveller’s recent itinerary. Children under 1 year are exempt.
Where can I verify the rules before departure?
Use the Tourist Visa page on the official Maldives Immigration website and the official IMUGA portal. Entry rules can change.