Maldivian visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Papua New Guinean passport holders visiting Maldives for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Papua New Guinean citizens to enter Maldives for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Maldives e-visa for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Maldives visa on arrival for Papua New Guinean citizens | Eligible | |
Maldives tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Papua New Guinean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Maldives.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Maldives.
If you are looking for Maldives visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Papua New Guinea, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Maldives nearest your place of residence.
- Manila: The Consulate General of in Manila, ~ 3435.96 kilometers (2135.00 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Close now).
- Melbourne: The Consulate General of in Melbourne, ~ 3500.26 kilometers (2174.96 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 40 minutes).
Maldives visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Maldives diplomatic mission offices to Papua New Guinea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Papua New Guinea traveling to Maldives from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Papua New Guinea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 55 | N/A |
| 2009 | 52 | -5.45% |
| 2010 | 63 | 21.15% |
| 2011 | 74 | 17.46% |
| 2012 | 77 | 4.05% |
| 2013 | 90 | 16.88% |
| 2014 | 96 | 6.67% |
| 2015 | 99 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 103 | 4.04% |
| 2017 | 111 | 7.77% |
| 2018 | 119 | 7.21% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Maldives & Papua New Guinea comparison
Maldives's area is approximately 300 km2 (115 sq mi), while the area of Papua New Guinea is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi). This means Papua New Guinea is 1509.53 times bigger than Maldives.
As of October 2025, Maldives's population is ~589463 people - 9,229,895 fewer people than the population of Papua New Guinea.
We have highlighted Maldives & Papua New Guinea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Maldives | Papua New Guinea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 589,463 | 9,819,358 | 9.2 million fewer people live in Maldives than Papua New Guinea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 21 | Maldives has 4 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Papua New Guinea. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 55 | 44 | Maldives passport holders can visit 11 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 20 | 32 | Maldivian hosts 12 fewer foreign missions than Papua New Guinea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Papua New Guinea travel to Maldives in one year?
The number of visitors from Papua New Guinea visiting Maldives in 2018 was approximately 119.
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Useful Information
- Male to Port Moresby: 7135.57 km (4433.84 mi)
- Travel time: 14 hours 51 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025