Maldivian Passports

Issued to all Maldivian citizens for personal, business, study or leisure travel.

• Validity: 5 or 10 years depending on age of applicant.
• Children below 15 years are issued a 5-year passport.
• Biometric ePassport with embedded chip and digital photograph.
• Recognised by all ICAO member states.

Issued to government officials travelling abroad on official duty.

• Granted only on official assignment authorised by the relevant ministry.
• Validity is tied to the duration of the official posting or assignment.
• Must be returned to the issuing authority once the assignment ends.
• Cannot be used for personal or leisure travel.

Issued to diplomats, high-ranking state officials and accredited representatives of the Maldives.

• Eligibility defined under the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act.
• Provides diplomatic courtesies at most international borders.
• Spouse and dependants of the holder may also qualify in specific cases.
• Subject to recall by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

• Apply for renewal at least 6 months before expiry to avoid travel disruption.
• Many countries require at least 6 months remaining validity for entry.
• Damaged or full passports must be replaced before further international travel.