Eligibility
- Foreign shareholders, directors, or senior officials of a company registered with the Ministry of Economic Development.
- Holders of an approved Foreign Investment Agreement with the Government of the Maldives.
- Applicants must hold a passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months.
How to Apply
- 01Log in to the Xpat Online System at xpat.egov.mv using a valid eFaas account.
- 02Switch to the relevant company profile under My Organization.
- 03Select Business Visa and start a new application.
- 04Complete the form and upload supporting documents.
- 05Submit the application and pay the processing fee.
- 06An e-Visa will be issued upon approval and accessible from the dashboard.
Documents Required
- Passport biodata page (clear colour copy).
- Recent passport-size photograph per Maldives Immigration photo standards.
- Company registration certificate and shareholder details.
- Letter of appointment or board resolution for senior officials.
- Foreign Investment Agreement, where applicable.
Validity
- Issued for an initial period of one (1) year and renewable annually.
- Validity is contingent on the company remaining in good standing with Maldivian authorities.
- Business Visa holders must update their visa passport number if a new passport is issued.
Discrepancies between the visa passport number and the physical passport may result in passport retention at the border for verification.
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Last updated: 15/05/2026