Maldives passport → China
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for China?
Visa-free entry30 days
Maldivan passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
China at a glance
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Region
- Eastern Asia
China for other passports
- MaldivesVisa-free30 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Maldivan passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free90 days
MongoliaVisa-free30 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required
Common questions
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for China?
Maldivan passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Maldivan citizens stay in China?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Maldivan citizens get a visa on arrival in China?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Maldivan citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Maldives passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Maldivian citizens (edited 1 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.