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Maldives Work Visa: requirements and how to apply

Work permit and residence authorization for expatriates employed in resorts, diving centers, tech, and healthcare.

Official Maldives work visa page

Maldives Work Visa

Work permit and residence authorization for expatriates employed in resorts, diving centers, tech, and healthcare.

Typical duration
1 year renewable
Path to permanent residency
Renewable work permit

Main requirements

  • Ministry Work Permit
  • Employer deposit & quota
  • IMUGA medical fitness

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

Other ways to move to Maldives

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.