Travel from New Zealand to Maldives is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any New Zealand citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
New Zealand passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives for stays of up to 30 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Maldives. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Maldives. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Maldives (MV). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare NZD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving New Zealand (NZ). Form: Border cash report. Declare NZD$10,000+ on entry or exit
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Maldives: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution (as of 2025-10-07). Review the country page for the specific areas and risks flagged before you go. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Maldives (MV) requires every traveller to submit the Maldives Traveller Declaration for entry — best done a few days before departure rather than in the airport queue. Without it, expect to be pulled aside at the border or denied boarding. Apply at: https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv
Typical September conditions at GAN (Maldives (MV)): wet. Typical lows around 25°C, highs around 30°C, frequent rainfall (~220mm for the month). Expect frequent rainfall this month (~220mm typical). Pack a compact rain shell and a small umbrella.