Most African and Asian countries except Africa’s most popular tourist countries Ethiopia and Eritrea require a visa to visit Maldives. Although you still can get visa on arrival at Male international Airport but it is expensive, hassle free option is to get the visa before traveling.
The citizens of Ethiopia are currently eligible for tourist visas on arrival in the Maldives. These can be obtained from any of the Maldives international airports and are valid for 30 days within a period of six consecutive months.
Traveling to Maldives is really a dream come true on top of the list of the things to do before you die. It is therefore not surprising that thousands of people yearn to enter this beautiful country in the Indian Ocean. In its natural state, this idyllic island is an ideal resource that draws tourist after tourist who flock year in year out to bask in its beautiful sceneries and countless reefs. To realise your dream of visiting Maldives, you need to apply for a visa.
Maldives Visa For Ethiopian Citizens
The Republic of Maldives is a group of 1,192 islands (200 inhabited and about 200 uninhabited) in the Indian Ocean which stretches about 400km off the south-western coast of India. The islands are separated from India by the Laccadive Sea. The capital city is Malé City, and the official language is Dhivehi. An earthly paradise, the ‘Island of the Gods’ attracts thousands of visitors to visit this tropical archipelago every year. Established in 1965, the Maldivian government recognizes that a foreigner wishing to enter their country requires a visa.
Visa Application Form
Passport Photo: Photo taken within last 6 months, must be taken in full-face view with open eyes and directly facing the camera.
Passport: Original Passport with 6 months validity remaining and two blank visa pages.
Proof of Funds:
Employed: A letter from your employer on company letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job, Current bank statement of the latest 6 months, Income Tax Return (ITR), Original pay slips
Self Employed: Include a copy of your business license, Company bank statement of the latest 6 months, Income Tax Return (ITR)
Student: Submit an official letter from your school indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester,.No Object certificate from School or University.
Retired: Submit proof of your retirement fund.
Hotel Bookings: Hotel reservations for the duration of your visit.
Flight Bookings: Flight reservations for the country of your visit and return ticket
Passport Copy: A clear scan of the information pages of your signed, machine readable passport. Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details and passport issue and expiry dates. Must be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa.