
United Kingdom visa for citizens of the Maldives
Citizens of the Maldives need an e-visa to travel to the United Kingdom. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 24 hours. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $66, government fee included.
For citizens of the Maldives: the passport opens 54 countries visa-free; Malé — London: ≈ 8,520 km, about 11 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does a United Kingdom visa cost for citizens of the Maldives?
Can I travel to the United Kingdom 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 $66, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaUnited Kingdom 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; United Kingdom passport: 115.
- Citizens of the Maldives and the United Kingdom can travel together visa-free to 45 countries, for example: Seychelles, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Thailand, Mauritius, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Brunei, Malawi, Rwanda, Palestine, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Zambia, and Eswatini.
- Citizens of the United Kingdom, in turn, get a visa on arrival in the Maldives. Maldives visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travelling to the United Kingdom: good to know
- Malé — London: about 8,520 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 11 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −4 hours.
- Local time: Malé 12:00 — London 08:00.
- Local currency: British Pound.
- Languages: English.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ £0.76.
- United Kingdom is the 135th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the Maldives.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the Maldives:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to the United Kingdom
Visa rules for the United Kingdom for citizens of countries bordering the Maldives:
Official portal: www.gov.uk
How to get a United Kingdom visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a United Kingdom visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Malé — London?
About 11 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 8,520 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with the United Kingdom?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −4 hours.
Do citizens of the United Kingdom need a visa for the Maldives?
Citizens of the United Kingdom, in turn, get a visa on arrival in the Maldives.
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