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Maldives Marriage Visa

Maldives Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

If you are legally married to a Maldivian citizen, you can apply for a Marriage Visa to live with your spouse in Maldives. Your marriage must be registered through the accepted legal process.

Marriage
Legally registered marriage to a Maldivian citizen, with marriage and spouse identity records
Court approval
The IM20 application form must be endorsed by the Family Court
Sponsorship
Complete required sponsorship and entry arrangements before arrival, where they apply

Summary

The Maldives offers a marriage visa for eligible spouses of Maldivian citizens after the marriage is registered through the accepted process, with Family Court endorsement and sponsorship documents. Complete any necessary entry arrangements before traveling. The immigration application follows the legal marriage record rather than treating the relationship alone as permission to stay.

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Eligibility

Prepare proof of the recognized marriage, your spouse’s identity record, your passport, and any required current medical and insurance evidence.

The application uses the IM20 form endorsed by the Family Court, followed by the IMUGA online process. Complete the required sponsorship and entry arrangements before arrival where they apply.

Joining a Maldivian citizen spouse
  1. Confirm marriage registration and entry arrangements Check any sponsorship required before arrival.
  2. Prepare the court-endorsed application Gather IM20, identity, relationship, medical, and insurance records as required.
  3. Apply through IMUGA Follow the decision and keep the approved visa current.

A recognized marriage is required, but it does not automatically grant a visa.

What This Route Allows

An approved visa lets you reside with your spouse for the period granted. You can seek later renewals under the marriage category’s requirements.

What This Route Is Not

Marriage alone does not grant immigration permission or citizenship. Check any intended employment separately, and do not assume the visa grants permanent residence.

Keep the visa and supporting residence documents current.

Next Steps

  1. Confirm the marriage registration and required entry sponsorship.
  2. Prepare the Family Court-endorsed IM20 and the current supporting documents.
  3. Apply through IMUGA and follow the approval and renewal instructions.

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