Destination Weddings

Maldives

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At a glance

Marrying in Maldives

The Maldives is pure seclusion, with overwater villas, sandbank dinners and house reefs on the doorstep. It suits couples planning an intimate ceremony that rolls straight into the honeymoon.

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Best timeJan to Apr

The dry north-east monsoon season

Flight time10 to 11 hours

Direct from Heathrow, around 10 to 11 hours

VisaVisa on arrival

30-day tourist visa on arrival, complete the IMUGA form before flying

Legal weddingSymbolic here

Foreign couples cannot legally marry here. Marry legally at home first and hold a symbolic ceremony at your resort

Top tipIMUGA form

Submit the IMUGA traveller declaration within 96 hours before landing, or expect delays at Malu00e9

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

10 venues in Maldives

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Maldives wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner