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Pakistan passport holders: Visa-Free entry for Maldives. No visa fee. Processing: On Arrival (immediate). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
VISA-FREE on arrival for ALL nationalities including Pakistan — 30-day Tourist visa stamped at Velana International Airport (Malé). No advance application. No fee on arrival.
Visa types: Visa-free 30-day Tourist visa on arrival (all nationalities); Business Visa (advance application); Work Visa (sponsored, in-country conversion); Resort Worker; Student; Spouse Visa; Long-stay. Maldives universally welcoming for tourism.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Visa-Free Validity: 30 days on arrival. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable to 90 in-country with fee).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine USD 3-5; deportation; future visa scrutiny
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Return/onward ticket (MANDATORY); Confirmed hotel/resort booking; Sufficient funds (USD 150/day or confirmed resort booking); CNIC; Travel insurance recommended. NO visa application required for 30-day tourism.
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VISA-FREE on arrival for ALL nationalities including Pakistan — 30-day Tourist visa stamped at Velana International Airport (Malé). No advance application. No fee on arrival.
Common rejection reasons
Visa-free entry but immigration can refuse: (1) Insufficient funds proof; (2) No confirmed resort/hotel booking (very strict — must be pre-booked); (3) No return ticket; (4) Solo male applicants occasionally questioned; (5) Maldives generally very Pakistan-friendly Muslim-country destination.
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