Maldives visa for Australian passport holders
A Australian passport holder gets a visa on arrival in Maldives for up to 30 days.
Best-effort passport visa-free data — verify against the official source.
Staying longer: every Maldives visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Maldives, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, fees and processing times are below; the full requirements are on the country page, linked to the official source.
Verified November 7, 2026 (Eastern Time) against official sources.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Fee | Processing | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Visa | student | Length of the course, renewable | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tourist Visa on Arrival | tourist | 30 days (free); extendable to 90 days | — | 0 USD | — | — | — |
Maldives visa questions for Australian passport holders
Do Australian passport citizens need a visa for Maldives?
A Australian passport holder gets a visa on arrival in Maldives for up to 30 days.
How much does the Tourist Visa on Arrival cost for Australian passport holders?
The Tourist Visa on Arrival in Maldives is listed at 0 USD. Our catalogue records one published fee per route rather than a fee per passport, so check the official source for any nationality-specific charge.
Can I work remotely in Maldives on the Tourist Visa on Arrival?
No, work is not allowed on the Tourist Visa on Arrival in Maldives. It can be renewed.
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Maldives page before you travel or apply.