As part of stricter border control measures implemented by the Russian Federation due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, Maldivians can now travel to Russian Federation only via a direct flight originating from the Maldives.
Following the new border control measures, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Maldivians traveling to the Russian Federation to be cautious of these restrictions and to check for the most updated travel guidelines prior to traveling, as these guidelines are subject to change.
However, under the agreement between the Government of Maldives and the Government of the Russian Federation on mutual exemption of visa requirements for nationals of the Republic of Maldives and for nationals of the Russian Federation, 90 days on arrival visa will be provided to the Maldivians.
The agreement entered into force starting from 25 July 2019. The agreement provides an on arrival visa for citizens of the Maldives traveling to the Russian Federation, who are not intending to work, study or reside in Russia.
Following the new border control measures, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Maldivians traveling to the Russian Federation to be cautious of these restrictions and to check for the most updated travel guidelines prior to traveling, as these guidelines are subject to change.
However, under the agreement between the Government of Maldives and the Government of the Russian Federation on mutual exemption of visa requirements for nationals of the Republic of Maldives and for nationals of the Russian Federation, 90 days on arrival visa will be provided to the Maldivians.
The agreement entered into force starting from 25 July 2019. The agreement provides an on arrival visa for citizens of the Maldives traveling to the Russian Federation, who are not intending to work, study or reside in Russia.
