MaldivesAt a glance
Maldives visa key facts
- Visa type
- Free Tourist Visa on Arrival (VoA)
- Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines: Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines
- Stay duration
- 30 days (extendable locally in Male for a fee)
- Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines: Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines
- Visa fee
- Free of charge for tourist arrivals
- Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines: Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines
- Mandatory form
- IMUGA Traveler Declaration online within 96 hours before arrival
- IMUGA Maldives Traveler Declaration Portal: IMUGA Maldives Traveler Declaration Portal
- Processing time
- Instant endorsement at Male airport immigration counters
- Adviser confirms for your case
Document list
Documents required for Maldives visit visa from Pakistan
Each document shows when it applies and the source it comes from. Items marked “Adviser confirms for your case” are checked by our team before you submit.
Mandatory Arrival Documents
5 documentsMachine-readable passport valid for at least 1 month (6 months recommended by airlines) from the date of arrival in the Maldives
Official source: Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket to Pakistan or next international destination
Official source: Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines
Confirmed reservation at a registered tourist resort, hotel, or guesthouse covering the full stay
Official source: Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines
Proof of sufficient funds (cash or credit card showing at least USD 100 plus USD 50 per day of stay)
Official source: Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines
Completed IMUGA Traveler Declaration submitted online within 96 hours before departure
Official source: IMUGA Maldives Traveler Declaration Portal
By purpose
Maldives visa types and extra documents
Add these documents to the list above, depending on why you are travelling.
Tourist Visa on Arrival
Honeymooners, couples, families, and leisure travelers visiting private island resorts or local islands in the Maldives.
Required at Airport
1 documentPassport, confirmed resort voucher, return flight booking, and IMUGA QR code
Official source: Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry Guidelines
Maldives Business Visa
Foreign nationals engaging in business activities or corporate negotiations in Male; requires prior application submitted by a local Maldivian sponsor.
Sponsor Documents
1 documentPre-approved business visa application lodged by registered Maldivian host company
Adviser confirms for your case
Process
How to apply for a Maldives visa from Pakistan
Two ways to read this: what we do for you, and what the Maldives process involves. Most refusals we see come from files people assembled alone.
With Travel Visa Pk
15+ years of experience, one adviser from first message to departure. This is what applying for a Maldives visa through us looks like.
- Step 1
Tell us your case
One message on WhatsApp or a visit to Blue Area: your job, your travel dates and who is going.
- Step 2
Free document check
We check what you already have against the current official list and tell you what is missing. No charge, no obligation.
- Step 3
We build the file
Cover letter, sponsor and employment papers, bank statement explanation, translations and the forms, prepared the way the embassy expects to see them.
- Step 4
Appointment and fees
We book the slot, tell you the exact fee to pay on the day and brief you on what happens at the centre.
- Step 5
Review, submit, track
A second adviser reviews the file before submission, then we track it until the decision.
- Step 6
After approval
Tickets, hotel, insurance and transfers arranged in one place, so your trip is not five separate bookings.
What the official Maldives process involves
- 1
Book your round-trip flights from Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi to Male (MLE).
- 2
Confirm your resort, overwater villa, or local guesthouse accommodation with official booking voucher.
- 3
Within 96 hours before departure, complete the mandatory IMUGA digital traveler declaration online.
- 4
Present your passport, IMUGA confirmation QR code, resort voucher, and return ticket at the Male airport immigration counter.
- 5
Receive your 30-day tourist visa stamp free of charge and take your speed-boat or seaplane transfer.
Where the application is submitted
- Maldives Immigration Official Portal
- IMUGA Traveler Declaration Portal
We book the appointment, prepare the file and tell you exactly what to carry on the day.
Common mistakes we fix before you submit
- Failing to submit the IMUGA digital declaration within 96 hours before departure (leads to boarding denial at airport).
- Arriving without confirmed hotel or resort vouchers for the full duration of your trip.
- Carrying alcohol or prohibited items into the Maldives (strictly prohibited under national customs law).
We can also arrange
FAQs
Maldives visa FAQs
Do Pakistani passport holders get a free visa on arrival in the Maldives?
Yes. All Pakistani citizens traveling for tourism are granted a 30-day tourist visa on arrival completely free of charge upon landing at Velana International Airport in Male.
What is the mandatory IMUGA declaration for Maldives travel?
IMUGA is the official online traveler declaration required by Maldives Immigration. Every passenger, regardless of nationality, must complete this form online within 96 hours prior to departure to generate an entry QR code.
What documents do I need to show at Male airport immigration?
You need your valid passport, confirmed return flight ticket, verified resort or hotel booking, IMUGA QR code on your mobile, and proof of funds for your stay.
Can the 30-day Maldives tourist visa be extended?
Yes. Tourists can apply to Maldives Immigration in Male for an extension of up to an additional 60 days (maximum 90 days total), subject to immigration fees and proof of accommodation.
Does Travel Visa Pk arrange Maldives honeymoon packages?
Yes. Our Blue Area Islamabad office arranges complete all-inclusive Maldives honeymoon and family packages, including luxury water villas, seaplane transfers, and return flights.
Verified information
Sources we checked
Last checked 13 September 2026. 2 official government sources. Each fact above names the source it came from.
- Maldives Immigration Official Tourist Entry GuidelinesOfficial governmentimmigration.gov.mv
- IMUGA Maldives Traveler Declaration PortalOfficial governmentimuga.immigration.gov.mv
Requirements can change at short notice and authorities may ask for extra documents; the embassy or authority makes the final decision. Our advisers re-check every source before your file is submitted. How we source information
Next step
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