Maldives passport → United Arab Emirates

Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Visa-free entry90 days

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

Official entry rules: smartservices.icp.gov.ae

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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United Arab Emirates at a glance

Capital: Abu Dhabi
Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +971
Region: Western Asia

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United Arab Emirates for other passports

MaldivesVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
CanadaVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Western Asia for Maldivan passport holders

AzerbaijanVisa-free90 days
PalestineVisa-free
QatarVisa-free30 days
BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
JordanVisa on arrival30 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa on arrival90 days
ArmeniaeVisa120 days
GeorgiaeVisa

Common questions

Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

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

How long can Maldivan citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?

Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Maldivan citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Maldivan citizens visit without a visa?

84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Maldives passport ranks #50 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.