Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · EcuadorPassport Atlas
Maldives passport to Ecuador
Yes — Maldives passport holders can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
AStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Ecuador lets 152 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Maldives is one of them.
- Maldives passports get “Visa free” at 54 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Ecuador passports also enter Maldives without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Ecuador
Open to Maldives passports near Ecuador
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
MaldivesEcuador- Typical duration
- 20.9 hours
- From
- MLE · GAN · HAQ
- To
- UIO · GYE · ESM
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Maldives
Country profile
Capital
Male
Population
515,132
Area
300 km²
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa MVR
Languages
Maldivian
Time zone
UTC+05:00
Foreign-born
75,099 · 2024
Migrant share
14.2%
Ethnic groups
homogeneous mixture of Sinhalese, Dravidian, Arab, Australasian
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Ecuador
Country profile
Capital
Quito
Population
18.1 million
Area
283,560 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-06:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
747,749 · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Mestizo77.5%
- Montubio7.7%
- Indigenous7.7%
- White2.2%
- Afroecuadorian2%
- Mulatto1.4%
- Other1.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+593
Airports
UIO · GYE · ESM · SNC
Highlights
- Galápagos
- Quito
- Cotopaxi
Maldives · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Maldives passport need a visa for Ecuador?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Ecuador typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Ecuador mission.
What about a Ecuador passport entering Maldives?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.