Good news — Maldivians can usually visit Russia without a tourist visa. See the full Maldives visa guide for the route that applies to you.

Russian tourist visa for Maldivian citizens

🇲🇻MaldivesVisa-free up to 90 days

In short

Maldivians can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 90 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a Maldivian citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.

Maldives: Visa-free up to 90 days

Enter for tourism without a visa for a limited period.

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At a glance

Applicability
Maldivians can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 90 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a Maldivian citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.
Current passport route
Visa-free up to 90 days

Documents Maldivian citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

  • Do not use this tourist visa checklist for Maldives. Follow the canonical passport guide and the responsible Russian mission's official checklist for the route that applies.

How Maldivian citizens get a Russian tourist visa

  1. 1

    Open the canonical passport guide

    Use the current Maldives guide to identify the applicable route before preparing documents or paying a fee.

FAQ — Russian tourist visa for Maldivian citizens

Do Maldivians need a tourist visa for Russia?

Maldivians can usually enter Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free up to 90 days). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip outside that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category.

How do Maldivians apply for a Russian tourist visa?

Maldivians prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Maldives. See your Maldives country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.

How much does a Russian tourist visa cost for Maldivians?

The consular fee depends on nationality, visa category and applicable agreements with Maldives. Verify the current amount with the responsible Russian mission; a visa centre and commercial supporting-document provider may charge separate service fees.

Official sources

Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.