Work Visa Service

• Work visa stickers in passports will no longer be valid after 23 November 2025.
• Only an approved e-Visa will be recognised as a valid Work Visa.
• Entry into and departure from the Maldives will be permitted only for individuals holding a valid e-Visa, except for new arrivals entering on a valid Entry Pass.

All Work Visa applications must be submitted through the Xpat Online System.

1. 01Visit immigration.gov.mv and select the Visa tab.
2. 02Navigate to Work Visa and click Open Xpat Online System.
3. 03Log in via xpat.egov.mv using a valid eFaas account.
4. 04Access your dashboard upon successful login.
5. 05If submitting on behalf of a company, switch to My Organization from the profile icon.
6. 06Open Work Permit, then View Work Permit, and choose the relevant employee.
7. 07Open the Visa tab in the employee's profile and click Apply for Visa → New Request.
8. 08Submit the required documents and review carefully before final submission.

• Recent photograph (per Maldives Immigration photo standards).
• Passport biodata page (clear colour copy).
• Additional supporting documents, where applicable.

• Validity corresponds directly to the validity of the approved Work Permit.
• Renewed Work Visas are issued with a maximum validity of one (1) year.
• Work Visas linked to expired Work Permit fees will be reflected as invalid in the system.

• Newly arriving expatriates must hold a valid Entry Pass at the time of arrival.
• Following entry, the employer or authorised representative must apply for and obtain the Work e-Visa within 15 days.
• Holders of Work, Business, or Corporate Resident Visas must ensure their visa passport number matches their current passport before arrival.