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Maldives Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with UAE GCC ID Held)
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
2viewsLast updated: 1 Nov 2026
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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
Yes
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from endemic areas
Visa fee
Visa on Arrival (Tourist): USD 0
Visa Status & Eligibility
Conditional eligibility
Pakistani passport holders receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives; complete the mandatory IMUGA Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival
Application notes
- With a UAE residence permit: visa on arrival — Tourist visa on arrival: USD 0
- Apply via the official channel: imuga.immigration.gov.mv/traveller
- Travelers holding a Pakistani passport, including those with a valid GCC residence permit, follow the standard Visa on Arrival pathway for tourism in the Maldives
- The 30-day tourist visa on arrival is issued free of charge to Pakistani passport holders at the port of entry
- All travelers must complete the mandatory Traveller Declaration online via the official IMUGA portal at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before arrival
- Entry into the Maldives remains subject to the final discretion of immigration officers at the port of entry
- A confirmed booking at a registered tourist facility, resort, or hotel is mandatory for entry
- Travelers must possess a return or onward flight ticket and proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay
Application Process
- 1
Step 1
Ensure passport is machine-readable and valid for at least one month beyond the intended date of arrival
- 2
Step 2
Book accommodation at a registered tourist facility or hotel in the Maldives
- 3
Step 3
Complete the mandatory Traveller Declaration form online via the official IMUGA portal at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours prior to flight arrival
- 4
Step 4
Present passport, confirmed hotel booking, and return or onward travel ticket to the immigration officer at Velana International Airport or another official port of entry
- 5
Step 5
Receive the 30-day tourist visa stamp in the passport at the immigration counter
Step 1
Ensure passport is machine-readable and valid for at least one month beyond the intended date of arrival
Step 2
Book accommodation at a registered tourist facility or hotel in the Maldives
Step 3
Complete the mandatory Traveller Declaration form online via the official IMUGA portal at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours prior to flight arrival
Step 4
Present passport, confirmed hotel booking, and return or onward travel ticket to the immigration officer at Velana International Airport or another official port of entry
Step 5
Receive the 30-day tourist visa stamp in the passport at the immigration counter
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with a minimum of one month validity beyond the arrival date
- Confirmed booking at a registered Maldivian tourist facility or hotel reservation
- Return or onward travel ticket
- Completed IMUGA Traveller Declaration submitted within 96 hours before arrival
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the stay
- Valid Pakistani passport (minimum six months validity)
- Proof of accommodation (resort/hotel booking or host details)
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations are required for direct entry from Pakistan
Destination at a glance
Capital
Male
Continent
Asia
Currency
Rufiyaa (MVR)
Phone code
+960
Language
Dhivehi
Exchange rate
1 MVR = 17.8889 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
1,788.89
USD
6.49
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Frequently asked questions
Does a UAE residence permit change the Maldives visa requirement for Pakistani passport holders?▾
Visa on arrival — Tourist visa on arrival: USD 0
Can I extend my stay in the Maldives beyond 30 days?▾
Yes, tourists may apply for a visa extension through the Maldives Immigration office or via the IMUGA portal before the initial 30-day period expires