Maldivian passport holders need a visa for Turkey — but it is the straightforward online e-Visa, with no supporting documents required, and it lets you come and go for three months. Here is how it works.
Turkey is an easy change of scene from the Maldives — the mosques and bazaars of Istanbul, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the white terraces of Pamukkale all fit into one trip, and Malé is within direct reach. Before you book, the question is always the same: do Maldivians need a visa for Turkey, and is the e-Visa enough? The short answer is yes, you need a visa, and the e-Visa is open to you with no supporting-document condition attached.
This guide explains, in plain language, whether Maldivian citizens qualify for the Turkey e-Visa, how long you may stay, how the 90-day allowance is counted, what it costs, how quickly it is approved and what happens when you land. It is written for ordinary (tourist) passport holders travelling for tourism or short business.
Because the rules and fees are set by the Turkish government and can change, treat everything below as guidance and confirm the current requirements on the official portal before you apply or travel.
⚠ Visa rules can change — always confirm current requirements on the official Republic of Türkiye e-Visa site (evisa.gov.tr) before travel. Fees and conditions below are approximate guidance, not a guarantee.
Yes. Maldivian passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey, including for tourism — Turkey is not visa-free for Maldivian nationals. The good news is that the route open to you is the simple one: the online e-Visa, applied for on your own passport, with no conditions attached and no consulate appointment to arrange for an ordinary tourist trip.
The Turkey e-Visa is available to Maldivian ordinary passport holders without the supporting-document condition that applies to some other nationalities: you do not need to hold a valid visa or residence permit from the Schengen area, the United States, the United Kingdom or Ireland to qualify. You apply on your Maldivian passport alone. The e-Visa is issued for tourism and short business trips only — other purposes, such as work or study, go through a Turkish consulate. Passport-validity requirements are set by the portal and shown to you when you apply, so check them there rather than assuming.
Apply only through the official Republic of Türkiye portal at evisa.gov.tr. Select Maldives as your country, enter your passport and travel details, pay the fee online by card, and receive the approved e-Visa by email as a PDF. Print it or keep it on your phone to show at check-in and at immigration. Avoid third-party "visa" websites that charge inflated service fees — the government site is the only official source, and the form itself takes only a few minutes.
For Maldivian citizens the e-Visa is typically issued as a three-month multiple-entry permit, allowing a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period — so one approval can cover more than one trip inside that window. The fee is not published as a single flat figure: it is set by nationality and shown to you in the application flow, so check the amount on the official site before paying. Always check the validity and permitted stay printed on your own approved e-Visa.
The e-Visa is usually approved quickly, often within minutes to a few hours, though it can occasionally take up to 24–48 hours. Apply at least a few days before you fly so an unexpected delay does not affect your plans, and do not leave it until the airport — airlines check for a valid visa at check-in, and without one you may not be boarded.
For the Maldivian e-Visa you will generally need very little: your passport, a payment card and basic travel details. There is no supporting visa or residence permit to produce. Immigration may still ask to see a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and sufficient funds for your stay, so keep your hotel booking and itinerary handy — that part is routine for any arrival.
On arrival in Turkey, present your passport with your approved e-Visa, printed or on your phone. Officers may ask about your hotel, length of stay and return flight. With your documents in order, clearance is usually quick. Note the date on your entry stamp — the 90-day allowance is counted from it.
The only official place to apply is the Republic of Türkiye e-Visa portal. Avoid third-party sites that charge inflated fees.
Go to evisa.gov.tr →Yes. Maldivian passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey. Most travellers apply online for the e-Visa, which carries no supporting-document condition for Maldivian nationals — you apply on your passport alone. It is typically a three-month multiple-entry permit allowing up to 90 days of stay within 180. Confirm the latest rules on evisa.gov.tr before you travel.
Yes, and with no conditions attached. Unlike some nationalities, Maldivian ordinary passport holders do not need to hold a visa or residence permit from the Schengen area, the USA, the UK or Ireland to qualify. You apply on your Maldivian passport alone at evisa.gov.tr, for tourism or a short business trip.
There is no single published figure — the fee is set by nationality and shown only in the application flow on evisa.gov.tr. Treat any amount quoted elsewhere as approximate, and confirm the figure on the official portal before you pay.
The e-Visa for Maldivian nationals is typically a three-month multiple-entry permit allowing a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Always check the validity and permitted stay printed on your own approved e-Visa.
Usually, yes. It is typically issued as a multiple-entry permit valid for three months, so you can leave and return within that window — but the days you spend in Turkey add up towards the same 90.
It is often approved within minutes to a few hours, but allow up to 24–48 hours to be safe. Apply a few days before departure so an unexpected delay does not affect your trip.
Only evisa.gov.tr, the Republic of Türkiye government portal, is official. Many third-party sites look similar but charge much higher fees. Apply directly on the official site.
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