Asia

Maldives: IMUGA (IMUGA Traveller Declaration)

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.

Form field

Arrival / Departure

MeaningArrival or departure
How to fill it

Select the direction of the current journey.

Form field

Passport Scan

MeaningPassport scan
How to fill it

Upload the full page with no glare or cropped MRZ lines.

Form field

Purpose of Visit

MeaningPurpose of visit
How to fill it

A tourist selects Holiday.

Form field

Permit Number / Expiry Date

MeaningPermit number and expiry
How to fill it

Complete for categories requiring employment, dependent or other permits.

Form field

Flight Number

MeaningFlight number
How to fill it

Enter the arrival flight into or departure flight from the Maldives.

Form field

Date of Arrival / Departure

MeaningArrival or departure date
How to fill it

Use the date shown on the ticket.

Form field

Duration of Stay

MeaningDuration of stay
How to fill it

Enter the actual number of days in the itinerary.

Form field

Accommodation

MeaningAccommodation
How to fill it

Select the registered property matching the booking.

Form field

Country of Residence

MeaningCountry of residence
How to fill it

Enter the country where you live, which may differ from nationality.

Form field

Health Information

MeaningHealth information
How to fill it

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.

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