Maldives Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements
Visa Requirement Map
Passport Mobility Over Time
Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.
| Year | Mobility Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 73 | 75 |
| 2021 | 81 | 91 |
| 2022 | 96 | 93 |
| 2023 | 99 | 93 |
| 2024 | 101 | 87 |
| 2025 | 103 | 80 |
| 2026 | 101 | 90 |
Maldives: Other Rankings
- Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
- 24th out of 199 countries
- Form-of-Government RankingPresidential Republic
- 17th out of 57 countries
- WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
- 86th out of 159 countries
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation RankingOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation Countries
- 9th out of 57 countries
- Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
- 28th out of 56 countries
- G77 RankingG77 Countries
- 42nd out of 132 countries
Key Destination Access
A valid visa is required before travel.
An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
About Maldives
The Maldives is an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, situated southwest of Sri Lanka and India. It comprises roughly 1,200 islands organized into 26 natural atolls. The islands are generally low-lying, with most elevations barely a few meters above sea level. This region is defined by its tropical marine environment and extensive coral reef systems.
Daily life in the Maldives is closely tied to the surrounding ocean and island communities. Fishing remains a traditional livelihood, while tourism and government services provide employment for many. The capital, Malé, is a compact and densely populated urban center. Local culture includes music, dance, and crafts that reflect the nation's maritime heritage.
The Maldives is an active participant in regional affairs as a member of SAARC and the United Nations. It engages in international discussions on environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The country maintains diplomatic ties with a broad range of nations. Its external relationships are shaped by its geographic position and development priorities.