Maldives Visa Application| Requirements

Maldives Visa application procedures are what we are going to discuss in this article and how you can comfortably apply without any issues.

With its pristine waters and white sand beaches, the Maldives is a well-liked holiday spot for anyone seeking an opulent getaway.

The Maldives has an extremely lax visa policy because it is such a well-liked (and pricey) travel destination.

If you are visiting the Maldives for tourism, you do not require a visa. All nationals of the world are eligible to receive a free entry visa to the Maldives for stays of up to 30 days.

Additionally, residents of Russia and India are permitted a 90-day visa-free stay in the Maldives.

Types of  Maldives Visa

Here are the types of Maldives visas with their requirements.

1. Maldives Business Visa

This is for those that are going to Maldives for business purposes and one of the things you need to prove is that your business is registered

Requirements

• You need to have a business visa form
• A photocopy of your passport bio page should be machine-readable and still active for the next 6 months from the date of your application
• Copy of your business registration certificate
• Your Recent passport photograph
• a copy of your insurance policy for health care
• A letter from your sponsor detailing the length of time you plan to spend in the Maldives
• Any further supporting records, such as diplomas or letters attesting to experience will be accepted if any.

2. Work Visa

One difference between the work visa amd business visa is that in work you are employed to work for someone who is from maldvive while in business, you might be the owner of the business.

Requirements

• Your passport and a copy of the MVR50 fee (work card fee)
• Employment Approval Work Visa card
• A recent photo of you the size of a passport
• A health screening report from a facility that has been approved by the appropriate government body
• A receipt for the filing of a work visa.

3. Marriage Visa

If you intend to wed a Maldivian citizen, you must get a marriage visa for the Maldives. Before you go, your sponsor (fiance) must sponsor your visa by applying for the Maldives Immigration.

If you hold a standard tourist visa, you cannot be married or have your marriage legally recognized in the Maldives. Within 30 days of being in the country on your sponsored visa, you can begin the marriage visa application process.

Requirements

• Submit an application for a permit extension which must be signed and sealed by a family court
• Present a machine-readable international passport
• National identity card of a Maldive citizen
• A valid marriage certificate
• Pay your visa card fee
• You clear passport photograph
• Show your health insurance report
• The present medical report shows you do not have any kind of disease

4. Dependent Visa

If you are a dependant family member of someone who is already a resident of the Maldives (such as a person with a work visa), that person must sponsor your visa by presenting the following documents to Immigration

Requirements

From your passport, apply for a permit extension. A machine-readable passport is required.

• Passport-sized photo of you
  Visa card fee
• A copy of the Maldives work visa or holder visa card or employment approval
• A familial status declaration (e.g. a marriage or birth certificate)
• You also require a letter from the relevant embassy outlining your living arrangements if you are the main visa-holder rent.
• A copy of the foreign health insurance coverage
• Report on medical health screening obtained from a facility licensed by the appropriate governing authority

5. Visa on Arrival

Everyone is allowed to get a visa on arrival if only they can meet up or present some of or all the documents we would mention below.

Requirement

• A passport having a machine-readable zone that is still valid for at least another six months
• Maldives accommodations are paid in advance (e.g. a hotel reservation)
• Evidence that you have the money to pay for your full stay in the Maldives
  a trip back to your native country or a subsequent flight
• A visa for the place you’re going next (if required)

Note: the Maldives visa on arrival is not for every visa holder but mostly for people who have a tourist visa.

As the length of your entry into the Maldives is subject to the discretion of the immigration authorities at the airport, you may not automatically receive a 30-day visa upon arrival.

Also, for any reason other than for tourism, you will be required to have a sponsor in the Maldives which will help with your visa application.

Maldives Work Visa Extension

• By applying for the Maldives Immigration in Male before your existing visa expires, you can renew your visa for the Maldives upon arrival.
• You must submit a Visa Extension Application Form at the Immigration Head Office during regular business hours to be considered.
• Immigration will examine your financial situation to see if you have the resources to finance a longer stay.
• You are permitted to stay in the Maldives for a total of 90 days. You can thus get a maximum 60-day extension if your existing visa is for 30 days.

   

• If your total number of days spent (including those on the original tourist visa) exceeds 30, you must pay an extension cost of Rufiyaa 750. You won’t be charged a fee if, even with the extension, your stay in the Maldives is shorter than 30 days.

How To Apply For Maldives Visa

When you have selected the type of visa you want and you already know the requirements and documents you need to provide, then here is how you can apply for the visa.

• Book an appointment with the Maldives Embassy at your location
• Get all your documents together
• Go for your interview with the embassy
• There you will submit your filled form and documents
• Pay for your visa form.

After the application, the embassy will need at least 15 days to review your application and get back to you.

Frequently Asked Question

How much is the Maldives Visa?

The price is between INR 3,500 and INR 18,000 depending on the type of visa you are getting.

Do I need a visa to go to the Maldives?

Yes, you need a visa before you can travel to the Maldives

Do I need a visa to the Maldives from the UK?

If you’re going for tourist purposes, you will be granted a visa for 30 days.

Conclusion

Here you have it, you can now get your visa when you have decided on the type of visa you want.

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