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Maldives visa requirements for New Zealand citizens

Updated 2026-07-04 ยท verified against the Passport Index dataset

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Visa on arrival
New Zealand citizens get a visa on arrival for Maldives.

Entry details

Holders of a New Zealand passport get a visa on arrival โ€” no embassy visit needed when visiting Maldives. The New Zealand passport currently ranks #23 among the world's top 100 with 162 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.

In the opposite direction: Maldives citizens travelling to New Zealand โ€” visa required.

๐Ÿงณ Before you travel: New Zealand โ†’ Maldives

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel insurance โ€” medical + trip coverage, buy before departure๐Ÿ“ถ eSIM with data โ€” internet the moment you land โ€” no roamingโœˆ๏ธ Flights โ€” compare fares across airlines๐Ÿจ Hotels โ€” look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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