Please note that these instructions apply to Maldivians wishing to replace lost, stolen or damaged passports only. 

Required Documents

To replace a lost, damaged or stolen passport, please forward the following documents to the High Commission in person or by post:

1. A covering letter requesting a replacement passport, including details of the cause of loss/damage, and details of all enclosed documents.
2. If the previous passport was stolen, a police report from a local police station
3. A fully completed passport application form (please remember to include a current contact number and signatures in the relevant boxes). The passport application form can be downloaded here
   
4. A fully completed passport applicant information for Maldivians abroad. The form can be downloaded here
5. Please email a digital passport-sized photograph taken within the last month that complies with the requirements set out by Maldives Immigration. Details of these requirements can be found here
6. A copy of the applicant’s Maldivian Identification Card
7. A copy of the data page of the previous passport
8. Please email the Embassy on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further application guidelines
9. Passport fees (see below)

Please ensure that all necessary documents are submitted when making your application

Processing Time

Following receipt of application, passport renewal will take approximately 12 working days.

Renewal will take longer if the necessary documents are missing, incomplete or not in accordance with requirements, and/or payment is incorrect.

Passport Fees

The following fees apply to all applications for passport replacement/renewal/issuance:

Form of Payment: The High Commission accepts bank transfers to the High Commission's Account.