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Maldives Permanent Residency: requirements and how to apply

Long-term 5-year resident visa for foreign investors and company directors investing $250,000+ USD in the Maldives.

Official Maldives permanent residency page

Corporate Resident Visa

Long-term 5-year resident visa for foreign investors and company directors investing $250,000+ USD in the Maldives.

Typical duration
5 years renewable
Path to permanent residency
5-year renewable investor residency

Main requirements

  • Investment ≥ $250,000 USD in registered venture
  • 5-year fixed deposit or business ownership

Official page

Documents usually needed for Maldives

  • IMUGA online traveler declaration submitted within 96 hours of arrival
  • For Work Visa: Work Permit issued by Ministry of Economic Development and security clearance
  • Mandatory medical screening at recognized Maldivian hospital post-arrival
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Work Permit Approval via Xpat Portal

    Maldivian employer secures foreign quota and work permit approval online.

    1 - 2 weeks

  2. 2

    Landing & Work Visa Stamping

    Enter Maldives, complete medical fitness check, and submit passport to Maldives Immigration for work visa card.

    3 - 5 business days

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Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Maldives. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Maldives Immigration & Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Maldives Immigration & Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology on the official website before applying.