According to information from the country's immigration service reported by Interfax, the changes concern the process of completing the mandatory Traveller Declaration through the IMUGA state system.
How registration works now
The main innovation is that before starting to fill out the form, a tourist must provide a valid email address. A one-time password (OTP) will be sent to it, which must be entered on the website to continue using the system. It will be impossible to complete the declaration without passing this verification.
After successfully entering the data, the system generates a QR code. This document must be saved, as it may be checked by airline staff during boarding or by Maldives border services upon arrival.
Rules for families and deadlines
The new requirements apply to all foreign citizens, including children. At the same time, the system provides simplifications for family trips:
- Parents may use their email address when completing documents for infants.
- The system now allows adding family members or other trip participants to a single form.
- Despite group completion, a separate declaration must still be filed for each person.
It is important to note that the visa regime remains the same: foreign tourists can still obtain a tourist visa upon arrival without prior arrangement.
- November 9, 2026 — Entry into force of new email verification requirements in the IMUGA system
