Maldivian visa for Norwegian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Norwegian 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 Norwegian citizens to enter Maldives for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Maldives e-visa for Norwegian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Maldives visa on arrival for Norwegian citizens | Eligible | |
Maldives tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Norwegian 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 Norway, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Maldives nearest your place of residence.
- Berlin: The Embassy of in Berlin, ~ 934.87 kilometers (580.90 mi) away from Oslo, Norway. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 42 minutes).
- Brussels: The Consulate General of in Brussels, ~ 1100.42 kilometers (683.77 mi) away from Oslo, Norway. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 12 minutes).
Maldives visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Maldives diplomatic mission offices to Norway for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Norway traveling to Maldives from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Norway) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,366 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,312 | -3.95% |
| 2010 | 1,584 | 20.73% |
| 2011 | 1,862 | 17.55% |
| 2012 | 1,916 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 2,250 | 17.43% |
| 2014 | 2,410 | 7.11% |
| 2015 | 2,468 | 2.41% |
| 2016 | 2,572 | 4.21% |
| 2017 | 2,780 | 8.09% |
| 2018 | 2,968 | 6.76% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Maldives & Norway comparison
Maldives's area is approximately 300 km2 (115 sq mi), while the area of Norway is approximately 365,268 km2 (141,030 sq mi). This means Norway is 1217.56 times bigger than Maldives.
As of October 2025, Maldives's population is ~589463 people - 5,045,917 fewer people than the population of Norway.
We have highlighted Maldives & Norway’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Maldives | Norway | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 589,463 | 5,635,380 | 5.0 million fewer people live in Maldives than Norway |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 99 | Maldives has 74 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Norway. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 55 | 143 | Maldives passport holders visit 88 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 20 | 209 | Maldivian hosts 189 fewer foreign missions than Norway. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Norway travel to Maldives in one year?
The number of visitors from Norway visiting Maldives in 2018 was approximately 2,968.
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