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Maldives Visa for Pakistan Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Pakistani citizens get a free 30-day visa on arrival in the Maldives, provided they show a confirmed hotel/resort booking, a return ticket, and sufficient funds; an online IMUGA Traveller Health Declaration/arrival card via immigration.gov.mv is mandatory before arrival.

Guide last updated October 20, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival (recommended; Maldives generally requires validity for the duration of stay plus a buffer)
  • Confirmed hotel, resort, or guesthouse booking for the full duration of stay (or proof of a liveaboard/cruise booking)
  • Confirmed onward/return air ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds, generally expected to cover accommodation and daily expenses (no fixed published minimum, but officers may ask)
  • Mandatory online IMUGA (Traveller Health Declaration and arrival/departure card) submission via immigration.gov.mv, normally within 96 hours before arrival
  • No visa fee and no advance application needed - the visa on arrival is issued free of charge
  • Biometrics: photo taken at the immigration counter on arrival; no advance biometrics required

Visa types

  • Free 30-day tourist visa on arrival: single entry, issued to virtually all nationalities including Pakistan, no fee
  • Extension beyond 30 days: available through the Maldives Immigration office for a fee, generally granted in further periods, up to a total of 90 days for tourists
  • Business visa: also issued on arrival for short business trips with similar documentation, extendable with a local sponsor's support

Visa on arrival

  • No pre-arrival visa application is needed - complete the mandatory IMUGA online Traveller Health Declaration and arrival card at immigration.gov.mv before your flight (usually within 96 hours of arrival)
  • On arrival at Velana International Airport (or other entry points), present your passport, hotel booking, return ticket, and IMUGA confirmation at the immigration counter
  • The 30-day visa is stamped free of charge - no payment is required at this stage
  • Queue tips: have your IMUGA QR code and hotel confirmation readily accessible on your phone or printed, as officers check these before stamping

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival fee: none - the initial 30-day stay is free for Pakistani passport holders
  • IMUGA online registration: free, done in advance
  • Extension fee (if staying beyond 30 days): payable in USD or Maldivian Rufiyaa at the Immigration office, amount varies by extension period
  • Processing time at the airport: typically a few minutes once documents are in order
  • No express fee needed since the process is already fast; delays mostly occur if the hotel booking or IMUGA registration is incomplete

Tips for Pakistan travelers

  • Always complete the IMUGA Traveller Health Declaration before departure - airlines may deny boarding without it
  • Common issues: no confirmed accommodation booking (a mere reservation hold is not always accepted), no return ticket, or an IMUGA submission with mismatched passport details
  • Since many Maldives trips are resort-based, ensure your resort transfer/boat booking is confirmed alongside the hotel booking
  • Carry a printed or digital copy of your return flight and resort booking at the immigration counter
  • For extensions beyond 30 days, apply at the Department of Immigration before the current visa expires to avoid overstay penalties

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.