Maldives
All Visa Pathways(13 visas)
MaldivesBusiness Visa
Temporary multiple-entry visa for conducting business activities, granted for 30-90 days at a time up to 180 days per calendar year.
MaldivesContent Creator Visa
Dedicated visa for photographers, videographers, and social media content creators seeking extended stays to produce destination content in the Maldives.
MaldivesCorporate Resident Visa
Five-year residence visa for foreign investors who invest USD 250,000+ in approved businesses or maintain equivalent fixed deposits in Maldivian banks.
MaldivesDependent Visa
Visa for immediate family members of expatriates employed in professional categories in the Maldives.
MaldivesDiplomatic Visa
Visa for foreign diplomatic representatives and official government delegates on bilateral or multilateral missions to the Maldives.
MaldivesMarriage Visa (Resident Visa)
Visa for foreign nationals married to Maldivian citizens, initially valid for one year and renewable for up to five years.
MaldivesMeeting Visa
Non-extendable 14-day on-arrival visa for attending meetings, conferences, or conventions in the Maldives.
MaldivesN1 — Special Visa
The Maldives Special Visa is a discretionary, purpose-specific immigration category administered by Maldives Immigration. It is designed for foreign nationals whose activities do not fall under standard categories like tourism, business, or employment.
MaldivesPearl Residency Visa (Investor Visa)
Investment-based residence permit for foreign nationals who invest a minimum of USD 250,000 in the Maldivian economy through business ownership, real estate purchase, fixed bank deposits, or government bonds.
MaldivesRemote Worker Visa
Long-stay visa for professionals employed or contracted abroad who wish to work remotely while residing in the Maldives.
MaldivesStudent Visa (S1)
Visa for foreign nationals undertaking full-time study at a recognized Maldivian educational institution, valid for one academic year.
MaldivesTourist Visa
On-arrival visa for leisure travelers, valid 30 days and extendable up to 90 days with immigration approval.
MaldivesWork Visa (Work e-Visa)
Employment visa for foreign nationals with a valid work permit, issued digitally through the Xpat Online System.