Russia entry rules · Maldives

Do Maldivians need a visa for Russia?

No, not for stays of up to 90 days. Maldivians can enter Russia without a visa for stays of up to 90 days, and no invitation is needed.¹

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Visa-free entry

Entry requirements for Maldivians

Stay	Visa-free for up to 90 days¹
Invitation	Not needed
Passport	Your national passport
Work or study	Not covered: check the rules with the Russian embassy or consulate before travelling

For a longer stay you need a regular visa from a Russian consulate, with an invitation.

Official offices

Russian embassy and consulates in the Maldives

Contact details as published by the Russian Foreign Ministry². Book before you go: most offices work by appointment.

Embassy of Russia in Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Address: 404, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
Consular phone: +94 (11) 269-70-42 (9:00 to 13:00)
Email: rusconsul.srilanka@mid.ru
Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 to 13:00 (by appointment)
Covers: The whole territory of Sri Lanka

Official website ↗

Consulate General of Russia in Malé

Email: maldives@mid.ru
Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00 — 13:00
Covers: The whole territory of the Republic of Maldives

There is no Russian embassy in the Maldives: the Russian Foreign Ministry lists only an honorary consul there. A regular visa is requested at a Russian embassy or consulate in another country: check with the nearest one that it accepts the application. More details: applying for a Russian visa if you live abroad.

By passport type

What the official list says

The Russian Foreign Ministry’s entry conditions for Maldives, translated line by line¹. Crew and accredited staff arrangements are simplified.

Who	What the official list says
Passports of all types	Visa-free for up to 90 days

Before and after

Before you fly and after you arrive

Before you fly

RuID arrival notice. File it in the RuID app at least 72 hours before entering. RuID is an official experiment running until 31 December 2027³, and official messages have differed on whether it is mandatory for every visa-free traveller, so filing it is the safe choice. How RuID works
Medical insurance. Private healthcare in Russia is expensive: policies valid in Russia.
Money. Visa and Mastercard cards issued abroad don’t work in Russia: bring cash, or see how foreigners get a MIR card.
Flights. How to book flights to Russia with a foreign card.
Internet. Get an eSIM and a VPN before landing.

After you arrive

At the border. Show your passport. Step by step: arriving at a Russian airport.
Migration card. You fill it in on arrival and keep your part until you leave⁴.
Registration. Mandatory within 7 working days⁵. Hotels do it for you; if you stay with friends or family, they have to do it. Registration of foreigners in Russia.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can Maldivians travel to Russia?

Yes. Visa-free for up to 90 days, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry’s list. Check it again just before travelling, as rules can change at short notice.

Do Maldivians need the RuID app to enter Russia?

File the arrival notice at least 72 hours before entering. RuID is an official experiment running until the end of 2027, and official messages have differed on whether it is mandatory for every visa-free traveller, so filing it is the safe choice.

Do Maldivians need a visa for Russia?

No. Maldivians can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days with any type of passport.

How long can Maldivians stay in Russia without a visa?

Up to 90 days, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Can Maldivians travel to Russia now?

Yes. The visa-free regime for Maldivian citizens is in force. Check the official list again just before travelling, as rules can change at short notice.

Is travel insurance mandatory?

It is not one of the official conditions for visa-free entry, but private healthcare in Russia is expensive, so it is strongly recommended.

Sources

Official sources consulted

Each figure on this page comes from one of these sources. Entry rules can change at short notice, so check the official list again just before you travel.

Conditions of entry and stay for foreign citizens in the Russian Federation (status: September 2026)Consular Department, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.
Russian consular offices in MaldivesConsular Department, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.
Experiment on identifying foreigners entering Russia without a visa extended to the end of 2027Russian Union of Travel Industry. Consulted 31 October 2026.
Migration cardConsular Department, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.
E-visa: frequently asked questions (validity, stay, insurance, registration)Russian e-visa portal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Consulted 31 October 2026.

Different passport? Check Russia visa requirements for every nationality.