Maldives passport → Iran
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for Iran?
eVisa (apply online)
Maldivan passport holders need an eVisa for Iran. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (30 days).
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial (IRR)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Region
- Southern Asia
Iran for other passports
- MaldiveseVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa-free21 days
SingaporeVisa-free15 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for Maldivan passport holders
- BangladeshVisa-free90 days
- IndiaVisa-free90 days
- PakistanVisa-free90 days
BhutanVisa on arrival- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
Common questions
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for Iran?
Maldivan passport holders need an eVisa for Iran. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Maldivan citizens stay in Iran?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Maldivan citizens get a visa on arrival in Iran?
Not under the standard rules.
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 contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.