- The visa is free, on arrival, for 30 days.
- You need an international passport, a hotel booking and a return ticket.
- Fill in the IMUGA online declaration on the official website 96 hours before arrival. It's free.
Tours to the Maldives from TashkentTours to the Maldives from Tashkent
Maldives visa for citizens of Uzbekistan
How to choose a hotel in the Maldives
Beach villa
Step into the sea straight from the terrace. Handy with kids and cheaper than a water villa.
Water villa
A house on stilts over the lagoon with steps into the sea from the terrace. The classic choice for couples.
Speedboat transfer
Islands in the North and South Malé atolls: from 20 minutes from the airport, so late arrivals are fine.
Seaplane
Remote atolls: a beautiful flight over the islands, but daytime only. It costs more.
Meals
On the island you can only eat at the hotel, so half board or all inclusive usually works out better than breakfast only.
Maldives atolls
North Malé
Close to the airport with a quick speedboat transfer. Lots of hotels at different prices.
South Malé
Good reefs and quiet islands, also not far from the airport.
Ari
One of the best atolls for diving: whale sharks and manta rays.
Baa
A UNESCO biosphere reserve with Hanifaru Bay, where manta rays gather.
When to go to the Maldives
Warm all year, around +30 °C. The dry season runs from December to April; from May to November short showers are more common. Average values for Malé, for reference only.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime air, °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Water, °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Season | What to expect |
|---|---|
| December – April | Dry season: sunshine, calm sea and the best underwater visibility. The highest prices. |
| May – November | Wet season: short downpours and wind. Villa prices are noticeably lower. |
| New Year | Peak season: book 2–3 months ahead. |
Good to know before you go
| Topic | In short | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | Free on arrival for 30 days | IMUGA declaration required 96 hours ahead |
| Flight from Tashkent | Flight depends on the tour | Flights to the Maldives › |
| Time difference | None | Same time as Tashkent |
| Currency | Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR) | Resort islands charge in US dollars |
| Mobile data | ioka eSIM for the Maldives | Get an eSIM › |
| Local rules | Alcohol only at resorts |
Questions about tours to the Maldives
No, the visa is free and issued on arrival for 30 days. You need an international passport, a hotel booking and a return ticket. Fill in the IMUGA online declaration 96 hours before arrival.
A water villa is the classic choice for couples and honeymoons. With kids a beach villa is easier: you walk straight onto the sand, and it's cheaper.
A speedboat is faster and cheaper and suits hotels near the airport. Remote atolls need a seaplane: it's beautiful, but it only flies by day.
December to April, in the dry season. May to November brings some rain, but prices are lower.
On the island you can only eat at the hotel, so half board or all inclusive usually works out better than breakfast only.
Holidays in the Maldives from Tashkent
The Maldives is a one-island holiday: white sand, a lagoon and reefs right by your villa. There's no time difference with Tashkent, and the visa is free on arrival.
On ioka you can compare hotels across atolls and choose the villa type, meal plan and transfer. Prices are in UZS for two and include flights, accommodation, meals on the chosen plan and transfers. You can pay with Uzcard, Humo, Visa or Mastercard.