Maldivian visa for Iranian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Iranian passport holders visiting Maldives for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Iranian citizens to enter Maldives for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Maldives e-visa for Iranian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Maldives visa on arrival for Iranian citizens | Eligible | |
Maldives tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Iranian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Maldives.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Maldives.
If you are looking for Maldives visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Iran, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Maldives nearest your place of residence.
- Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of in Abu Dhabi, ~ 885.96 kilometers (550.51 mi) away from Tehran, Iran. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
- Riyadh: The Embassy of in Riyadh, ~ 1095.80 kilometers (680.90 mi) away from Tehran, Iran. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 18 minutes).
Maldives visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Maldives diplomatic mission offices to Iran for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iran traveling to Maldives from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Iran) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 55 | N/A |
| 2009 | 52 | -5.45% |
| 2010 | 63 | 21.15% |
| 2011 | 74 | 17.46% |
| 2012 | 77 | 4.05% |
| 2013 | 90 | 16.88% |
| 2014 | 96 | 6.67% |
| 2015 | 99 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 103 | 4.04% |
| 2017 | 111 | 7.77% |
| 2018 | 119 | 7.21% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Maldives & Iran comparison
Maldives's area is approximately 300 km2 (115 sq mi), while the area of Iran is approximately 1,628,550 km2 (628,786 sq mi). This means Iran is 5428.50 times bigger than Maldives.
As of October 2025, Maldives's population is ~589463 people - 88,863,027 fewer people than the population of Iran.
We have highlighted Maldives & Iran’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Maldives | Iran | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 589,463 | 89,452,490 | 88.9 million fewer people live in Maldives than Iran |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 61 | Maldives has 36 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Iran. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 55 | 12 | Maldives passport holders can visit 43 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 20 | 83 | Maldivian hosts 63 fewer foreign missions than Iran. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Iran travel to Maldives in one year?
The number of visitors from Iran visiting Maldives in 2018 was approximately 119.
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- Male to Tehran: 3829.50 km (2379.54 mi)
- Travel time: 7 hours 58 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025