What to prepare
- Passport and a clear passport image
- Arrival or departure date and flight number
- Purpose of travel
- Registered tourist-facility booking or accommodation address
- Visa or permit details when applicable
- Health and recent-travel details when requested
How to complete IMUGA for Maldives
The original field name appears first, followed by its meaning and a practical completion tip.
Arrival / Departure
Select the direction of the current journey.
Passport Scan
Upload the full page with no glare or cropped MRZ lines.
Purpose of Visit
A tourist selects Holiday.
Permit Number / Expiry Date
Complete for categories requiring employment, dependent or other permits.
Flight Number
Enter the arrival flight into or departure flight from the Maldives.
Date of Arrival / Departure
Use the date shown on the ticket.
Duration of Stay
Enter the actual number of days in the itinerary.
Accommodation
Select the registered property matching the booking.
Country of Residence
Enter the country where you live, which may differ from nationality.
Health Information
Answer the health questions shown for the current journey accurately.
After submission
Save the QR code or declaration number. The Traveller Declaration is free, is not a visa and applies only to the declared arrival or departure.
Common mistakes
Wrong arrival flight number
Enter the final flight that arrives in your destination country, not the first flight in your itinerary.
Details do not match the passport
Copy names, document numbers and dates exactly as shown in the passport, using the required writing system.
Submitting outside the filing window
Check the permitted filing window for the destination and do not submit the form too early.
Using an intermediary website
Compare the portal address with the official link before entering your details, as third-party services may charge extra fees.
Questions and answers
When should IMUGA be submitted?
Within 96 hours before the arrival or departure time.
Is a separate departure declaration needed?
Yes. IMUGA uses an Arrival or Departure declaration for the relevant journey.
Which purpose should a tourist select?
Holiday.
How much does it cost?
Traveller Declaration submission is free.