Residence & citizenship
Maldivian Resident Visa
A residence visa allowing a foreign national married to a Maldivian citizen to reside long-term in the Maldives.
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The official Resident Visa page describes residence primarily for foreign spouses of Maldivian citizens; no separate investor, retirement or naturalisation-based residence route is published, so any wider PR/citizenship pathway is unverified.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Maldives government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Resident Visa
- Route type
- Long-term residence (spouse of a Maldivian citizen)
- Initial validity
- 1 year
- Renewals
- Up to 5 years
- Card fee
- MVR 50
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals legally married to a Maldivian citizen who wish to reside in the Maldives long-term
Requirements
- Legal marriage to a Maldivian citizen (registered)
- Application form (IM23) stamped by the Family Court
- Marriage certificate and passport copy
- Medical report and health insurance (first-time applicants)
- Sponsorship Declaration via IMUGA before arrival if coming to marry/register
How to apply
- Complete the marriage registration
- Apply through the IMUGA portal, selecting the Resident Visa service
- Submit the IM23 form and supporting documents
- Renew before expiry for continued residence
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.