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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for the Maldives 🇲🇻?

What this means for your trip

A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.

Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Maldives at a glance

Capital: Malé · Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR, .ރ) · Official languages: Maldivian · Calling code: +960

U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Maldives: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 7 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the United Arab Emirates (C, G) works with sockets in the Maldives. Mains voltage differs (the Maldives: 230 V; the United Arab Emirates: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering the Maldives →

Your embassy in the Maldives

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the Maldives, contact the embassy of the United Arab Emirates:

• Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Malé · Hotel Jen Male’, Room 408, Ameer Ahmed Magu, Male’ 20096, Male’ · mofaic.gov.ae

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near the Maldives for Emirati passport holders

• 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa-free 15 days
• 🇵🇰 Pakistan — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇦🇲 Armenia — Visa-free 180 days
• 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇧🇭 Bahrain — Visa-free
• 🇧🇳 Brunei — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇨🇳 China — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 90 days

The other way round

🇲🇻 Maldivan passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Maldivan passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Emirati passport at a glance

All destinations for United Arab Emirates passport holders → · Who needs a visa for the Maldives →

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