Thai visa for Maldivian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Maldivian passport holders visiting Thailand for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Maldivian citizens to enter Thailand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Thailand e-visa for Maldivian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Thailand visa on arrival for Maldivian citizens | Not Available | |
Thailand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Maldivian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Thailand.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Thailand.
If you are looking for Thailand visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Maldives, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Thailand nearest your place of residence.
- Colombo: The Embassy of in Colombo, ~ 1155.56 kilometers (718.03 mi) away from Male, Maldives. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 26 minutes).
- Chennai: The Consulate General of in Chennai, ~ 1736.45 kilometers (1078.98 mi) away from Male, Maldives. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 26 minutes).
Thailand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Thailand diplomatic mission offices to Maldives for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Maldives traveling to Thailand from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Maldives) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,604 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,556 | -2.99% |
| 2010 | 1,753 | 12.66% |
| 2011 | 2,115 | 20.65% |
| 2012 | 2,459 | 16.26% |
| 2013 | 2,920 | 18.75% |
| 2014 | 2,729 | -6.54% |
| 2015 | 3,292 | 20.63% |
| 2016 | 3,578 | 8.69% |
| 2017 | 3,915 | 9.42% |
| 2018 | 4,200 | 7.28% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Thailand & Maldives comparison
Thailand's area is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi), while the area of Maldives is approximately 300 km2 (115 sq mi). This means Maldives is 1702.97 times smaller than Thailand.
As of April 2024, Thailand's population is ~70.5 million people - 69,918,298 more people than the population of Maldives.
We have highlighted Thailand & Maldives’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Thailand | Maldives | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 70,497,977 | 579,679 | 69.9 million more people live in Thailand than Maldives |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 25 | Thailand has 73 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Maldives. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 35 | 55 | Thailand passport holders visit 20 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 144 | 20 | Thai hosts 124 more foreign missions than Maldives. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Maldives travel to Thailand in one year?
The number of visitors from Maldives visiting Thailand in 2018 was approximately 4,200.
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Useful Information
- Bangkok to Male: 3271.03 km (2032.53 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 48 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024