Maldivian visa for New Zealand citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens to enter Maldives for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Maldives e-visa for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Maldives visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens | Eligible | |
Maldives tourist visa requirements:
- Holding New Zealand 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 New Zealand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Maldives nearest your place of residence.
- Melbourne: The Consulate General of in Melbourne, ~ 2580.96 kilometers (1603.73 mi) away from Wellington, New Zealand. (Working hours: Close now).
- Manila: The Consulate General of in Manila, ~ 8289.61 kilometers (5150.92 mi) away from Wellington, New Zealand. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 40 minutes).
Maldives visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Maldives diplomatic mission offices to New Zealand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from New Zealand traveling to Maldives from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (New Zealand) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,934 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,733 | -6.85% |
| 2010 | 2,819 | 3.15% |
| 2011 | 2,905 | 3.05% |
| 2012 | 2,848 | -1.96% |
| 2013 | 2,992 | 5.06% |
| 2014 | 2,848 | -4.81% |
| 2015 | 2,877 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 3,020 | 4.97% |
| 2017 | 3,020 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,819 | -6.66% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Maldives & New Zealand comparison
Maldives's area is approximately 300 km2 (115 sq mi), while the area of New Zealand is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi). This means New Zealand is 877.70 times bigger than Maldives.
As of November 2025, Maldives's population is ~589463 people - 4,430,481 fewer people than the population of New Zealand.
We have highlighted Maldives & New Zealand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Maldives | New Zealand | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 589,463 | 5,019,944 | 4.4 million fewer people live in Maldives than New Zealand |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 72 | Maldives has 47 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with New Zealand. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 55 | 135 | Maldives passport holders visit 80 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 20 | 115 | Maldivian hosts 95 fewer foreign missions than New Zealand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from New Zealand travel to Maldives in one year?
The number of visitors from New Zealand visiting Maldives in 2018 was approximately 2,819.
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