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Pathways to Maldives Residence and Citizenship

Maldives

Maldives’ covered routes include employer-supported work, residence with a Maldivian spouse, and corporate residence through a qualifying investment or deposit. A tourist stay or short Business Visa does not establish the same rights. Investors should verify the qualifying project or bank and the actual residence conditions.

The South Asia guide compares the covered options and links to their requirements.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Maldives Work Visa A qualifying employer in Maldives can support a foreign professional’s application to live there for the approved job. residency

Investment & premium residence

For people who can qualify through an investment, real estate, business funds, or a premium residence fee rather than a job or family tie.

Maldives Corporate Resident Visa Qualifying investors can apply for Maldives corporate residence through an approved investment or bank-deposit route. residency

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

Maldives Marriage Visa A foreign spouse in a legally registered marriage with a Maldivian citizen can seek a Marriage Visa. residency