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Italy visa for citizens of the Maldives

Citizens of the Maldives need a visa for Italy that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.

For citizens of the Maldives: the passport opens 54 countries visa-free; Malé — Rome: ≈ 7,330 km, about 9.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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The consular fee of $103 is paid separately when you apply.

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Can I travel to Italy without a visa on a Maldives passport?

No: citizens of the Maldives need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

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Italy visa rules at a glance

  • With a Maldives passport you can visit 54 countries visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 42 with an e-visa; 75 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Maldives passport ranks 101st of 199.
  • Maldives passport: visa-free access to 54 countries; Italy passport: 122.
  • Citizens of the Maldives and Italy can travel together visa-free to 46 countries, for example: Seychelles, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Thailand, Mauritius, Singapore, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Brunei, Malawi, Palestine, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Zambia, and Eswatini.
  • Citizens of Italy, in turn, get a visa on arrival in the Maldives. Maldives visa for citizens of Italy

Travelling to Italy: good to know

  • Malé — Rome: about 7,330 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 9.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −3 hours.
  • Local time: Malé 12:00 — Rome 09:00.
  • Local currency: Euro.
  • Languages: Italian.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ €0.88.
  • Italy is the 107th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the Maldives.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the Maldives:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Italy

Visa rules for Italy for citizens of countries bordering the Maldives:

How to get an Italy visa

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 4Appointment

What documents do you need for an Italy visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Malé — Rome?

About 9.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 7,330 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Italy?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −3 hours.

Do citizens of Italy need a visa for the Maldives?

Citizens of Italy, in turn, get a visa on arrival in the Maldives.

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