Documents, visas, insurance?

A tourist visa for the Maldives is free and issued on arrival at passport control. You do not need to apply in advance. It is usually issued for 30 days. True fans can extend it to a total of 90 days. 😉

Medical insurance is not compulsory, but I strongly recommend it. For an ordinary trip from Bulgaria, you do not need vaccination or health-status documents.

You should also have a confirmed accommodation booking and a return ticket. They rarely check these in detail, but it is good to have them handy.

You must, however, complete the online entry declaration for the Maldives (Traveller Declaration) in advance. You can do this within 96 hours (4 days) before arriving in the Maldives.

The form is completely free and can be completed here: https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/

There are various “helpers” who offer to do it for a fee. It is not worth it — it is very easy to do yourself.

Important: your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you arrive in the Maldives! Interestingly, the Maldives itself requires only 1 month, but Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs specifies 6. Do not take the risk! If your passport expires in less than six months, there is a real danger of being denied boarding at your departure airport.

Official sources: IMUGA · Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Maldives · Traveller Declaration