Imuga - Maldives Immigration

COVID-19 Travel Advice

Effective from 20th April 2021 onwards, the requirement for negative PCR test and mandatory Quarantine does not apply for travelers who present proof of completion of Vaccination (i.e. WHO's EUL listed and/or Maldives Food and Drug Authority approved vaccines only) followed by the completion of 14 days period prior to arrival in the Maldives.
1. To get exemption from presenting COVID test results and Quarantine requirements, travelers having proof of completion of COVID19 vaccination shall upload a copy of the document to the IMUGA portal.
2. If vaccination has been completed, traveler shall type in the Date(s) of receiving of dose(s) and Brand name of COVID19 vaccine in Health Declaration Online Form.
3. Proof of vaccination shall contain Name of recipient, Date of Birth, Date(s) of receiving of dose(s), given Name of the COVID19 vaccine and name of the Institution/center that administered the vaccine.
The following categories of travelers must hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test result with a sample taken not more than 96 hours prior to their departure to the Maldives.
1. Travelers arriving without proof of completion of COVID19 Vaccination and 14 days not completed prior to arrival.
2. All tourists
3. Special Visa holders
4. Business visa holders
5. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
6. Airline/ aircraft crew whose transit stay in the Maldives
  1. is arranged in an accommodation other than a designated transit facility and/ or;
  2. duration of stay will exceed seven days
7. Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign onto a ship
Passengers except those specified in 2 (a), (e), (f) and children below 1 year, are required to undergo mandatory home quarantine for 10 days in their place of residency or work. Such passengers must obtain a COVID-19 negative PCR test result before they are released from quarantine. After arrival, within 12 to 24 hours these travelers are mandated to get registered on https://haalubelun.hpa.gov.mv/ portal.
Maldivian citizens and Work Visa holders traveling to the Maldives are required to undergo mandatory home quarantine for a period of 10 days in their place of residency or work.
Tourists are required to follow guidelines in place by the Ministry of Tourism https://tourism.gov.mv
Travelers arriving for short term work-based visit (less than 7 days) shall obtain special permission from the Health Protection Agency. Request for permission has to be emailed to [email protected] by the concerned/ liaised local agency on the traveler’s behalf.
Travelers who develop COVID-19 signs and symptoms will be tested for COVID-19 and if the test result is positive, the traveler will be subject to isolation as per the Health Protection Agency protocols.
Travelers who are contacts of COVID-19 cases will be subject to quarantine as per the Health Protection Agency protocols.

Arrival

Departure

Personal Information

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First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Port of Entry*

Port of Departure*

A Photo of Yourself*

Take a photo at your convenience, it can even be from your mobile phone. Be a close-up of your full head and upper shoulders, Contain no other objects or people, Preferably be taken against light background, Be in clear contrast to the background, Should not have ‘red eye’, Be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera, Have a plain expression and your mouth closed, Have your eyes open and visible, Should not have hair in front of your eyes, Should not have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons), Should not have anything covering your face, Should not have any shadows on your face or behind you, Do not wear sunglasses or tinted glasses. You can wear other glasses if you need to, but your eyes must be visible without any glare or reflection.

Mobile Number (With Country Code)*

Alternate Mobile Number (Spouse or a Family Member, With Country Code)*

Passport Number*

Passport Expiry Date*

Nationality*

Place of Birth*

Sex*

NID (Only Maldivians)

Arrival Date*

Departure Date*

Date of Birth*

Flight/Ship Number*

Seat/Deck Number (Optional)

Last port of Disembarkation*

Travelling To*

Duration of Stay, if Arrival (Days)*

Country of Residence*

Mode of Transport*

Place of Residence*

Residing in Greater Male' Area (Male',Villimale', Hulhumale')

Which Island will you be staying in?*

The Island you stayed?*

If you are staying on a liveaboard please select K.Male'

Which Facility (Guesthouse) will you be staying in?

Spacify only if you are not staying in a Resort.

Purpose of your Trip*

Note

The address you specify here will be the place you will be mandated to be quarantined at for 10 days upon arrival. If you have already requested for home quarantine using the https://haalubelun.hpa.gov.mv/ portal, that address will take precedence. If you are visiting Maldives as a tourist or a diplomat please specify the address you will be staying in.

Address in Maldives*

Employer Name

Permit Number (If you have a valid Visa)

Permit Expiry Date

Note

Those who develop signs and symptoms will be tested for COVID19, and those who become positive for COVID19 will be subject to isolation as per the current protocols.

Health Information

Please fill all the fields

Note

I have been fully informed that, as a requirement for travelling to Maldives, I must present a valid Negative PCR COVID19 test result (not exceeding 96hrs prior to departure), to the carrier before departure, and to Maldives Immigration, on arrival. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT, POSSESION OF A PCR NEGATIVE TEST DOES NOT PRECLUDE NATIONAL AUTHORITIES FROM UNDERTAKING ANY ADDITIONAL SCREENING OR SURVELLANCE MEASURES DEEMED NECESSARY.

Where applicable, if I am consenting to submit information to the carrier and Maldives Immigration on behalf of a child, I acknowledge and agree that I have the legal capacity to do so as a parent and as a legal guardian of that child.

I also warrant that the COVID19 PCR test results that I am providing have not been altered, changed, modified or tampered with anyway and are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I hereby, INDEMNIFY the carrier / Maldives Immigration / Health Protection Agency FROM all liabilities regarding the PCR test results and agree to bear the costs for ANY FURTHER testing, ISOLATION and quarantine related to COVID19 where applicable and necessary.

Yellow Fever

Have you travelled or Transited in a Yellow fever endemic country within the last 6 days

Have you been vaccinated for yellow fever at least 10 days prior to your arrival date

Date of Yellow Fever Vaccination

Note

You will have to submit a document that explains why you have been exempted from getting vaccinated for yellow fever. If you do not have such a document, the Border Health Unit will call you daily to check for any symptoms of yellow fever for the next 6 days.

Covid-19

Have you had any of the following symptoms within the last 14 days

Had/Have Fever

Fever onset Date

Had/Have Cough

Cough onset Date

Had/Have Sore Throat

Sore Throat onset Date

Had/Have Breathing Difficulty

Breathing Difficulty onset Date

Note

All tourists who are found symptomatic will be assessed by a doctor on arrival and if you fit the case definition criteria, a sample will be taken from you to test for Covid-19 (for which you must pay). Tourists will stay in a designated transit facility until they get their test results.
For tourists, if you tested positive you may be sent back to your resort to be isolated for 14 days. Tourist must bear all additional expenses incurred as a result of being tested positive for Covid-19. All others if tested positive will be sent to a government isolation facility for a period of 14 days. (Foreigners may have to pay for any Covid-19 testing and for the additional days of your isolation in the resort or government facility).

Have you registered in Haalubelun Web portal

Note

Travellers who arrive in the Maldives, except for tourists, shall register for home quarantine through the “haalubelun” Web portal https://haalubelun.hpa.gov.mv, prior to starting travel to Maldives. If you have not registered in the web portal, you shall complete and collect quarantine document from health office at the port you arrive.

Is your return travel planned?

Return Date

Does your return destination country require proof of Negative PCR Test for COVID19 result upon arrival?

Note

Tourists who require proof of Negative PCR Test for COVID19 for departure are advised and expected to contact the tourist establishment or place of stay 72 to 48 hours ahead of the departure time to ensure testing is done as soon as possible, and are advised to travel to the airport only when the proof of negative result is obtained. Other travellers shall contact designated testing facilities for testing to be done. Testing costs to be borne by the traveller.

Does the return flight (Airline) / Vessel require proof of Negative PCR Test for COVID19 result to upon check-in/departure?

Have you got tested for COVID19 in Maldives?

Have you received the results?

When was the test done?

Do you have proof of a Negative PCR Test done 96 hours prior to your departure from your port of embarkation?

PCR Test Result / Proof of Vaccination

PCR Tested Date

PCR Tested Result

COVID-19 Vaccination

Have you been tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 3 months?

Have you been vaccinated for COVID-19?

Name of Vaccine

Dose 1

Dose 1 Received Date

Dose 2

Dose 2 Received Date

Travel History

Countries that you travelled to or transited in the last 14 days.

Baggage Information

Please fill all the fields

No of Baggages

No of Checked Baggages

Goods obtained Overseas with a total value exceeding MVR6,000/- *(Approximately USD 389,10), in addition to personal effects such as clothes, reasonable amount of jewelry. Wrist watches, pens camera, personal radio.laptop and toiletries.

I have samples for business and/or goods in commercial quantity.

Are you carrying cash equivalent or exceeding USD 10,000. 00 If "YES" please fill up the CASH DECLARATION FORM. Download Form

Under the Section 12(a) of Law Number 7/2012 (Public Health Protection Act), as a prevention and control measures of COVID19, it is the current policy of the government to impose a home quarantine for a period of 10 days on arrival for those arriving in Maldives except for tourists. All travellers fitting the criteria must oblige to this decision.

I, hereby agree and declare to get isolated / quarantine at my residing address until I am released accordingly with COVID19 Prevention and Control Measures laid by Health Protection Agency Maldives. And I agree to Register on https://haalubelun.hpa.gov.mv/ web portal within 12 to 24 hours of arrival, in order for me to receive the legal document from HPA (Does not apply for tourists and workers going directly to resort/Safari)

Before you submit your application, review it carefully. Make sure it is complete and accurate.
Entering incorrect information could lead to denial of entry in accordance with The Maldives Immigration Act 2007.