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Maldives passport to Spain
Maldives passport holders need a visa for Spain, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Spain lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Maldives is not one of them.
- Maldives passports get “Visa required” at 73 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Spain passports get “On arrival” in Maldives.
Nearby passports travelling to Spain
Open to Maldives passports near Spain
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec32 × 26 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
MaldivesSpain- Typical duration
- 12.6 hours
- From
- MLE · GAN · HAQ
- To
- BCN · MAD · PMI
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 12.6 hours
Qatar · 12.6 hours
Türkiye · 12.7 hours
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.
Spain
Country profile
Capital
Madrid
Population
49.3 million
Area
504,782 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC+00:00–UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
8.9 million · 2024
Migrant share
18.5%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Spanish84.8%
- other12.3%
- Moroccan1.7%
- Romanian1.2%
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 C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+34
Airports
BCN · MAD · PMI · AGP
Highlights
- Sagrada Família
- Alhambra
- Prado
- Park Güell
- Seville Cathedral
Maldives · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Maldives passport need a visa for Spain?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Spain immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Spain typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 32 × 26 mm. Confirm with a Spain mission.
What about a Spain passport entering Maldives?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for Spain as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination. Visa-exempt passports use the EES entry/exit system. ETIAS will apply on the EU timetable — confirm whether your passport is in scope before travel.