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South Korea visa for citizens of the Maldives

Citizens of the Maldives need an e-visa to travel to South Korea. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $45, government fee included.

For citizens of the Maldives: the passport opens 54 countries visa-free; Malé — Seoul: ≈ 6,560 km, about 8.5 hours of flying.

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

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How much does a South Korea visa cost for citizens of the Maldives?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $7 · Valid for: 1095 days$45
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Can I travel to South Korea without a visa on a Maldives passport?

No: citizens of the Maldives need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $45, with no embassy visit.

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South Korea 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; South Korea passport: 114.
  • Citizens of the Maldives and South Korea can travel together visa-free to 45 countries, for example: Seychelles, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Thailand, Mauritius, Singapore, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Brunei, Palestine, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Zambia, Eswatini, and Mongolia.
  • Citizens of South Korea, in turn, get a visa on arrival in the Maldives. Maldives visa for citizens of South Korea

Travelling to South Korea: good to know

  • Malé — Seoul: about 6,560 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 8.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +4 hours.
  • Local time: Malé 12:00 — Seoul 16:00.
  • Local currency: South Korean Won.
  • Languages: Korean.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ₩1,357.
  • South Korea is the 82nd 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 South Korea

Visa rules for South Korea for citizens of countries bordering the Maldives:

Official portal: www.k-eta.go.kr

How to get a South Korea visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a South Korea visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Malé — Seoul?

About 8.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 6,560 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with South Korea?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +4 hours.

Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for the Maldives?

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

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