Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: The Maldives does not have a formal legal framework or specific visa category for humanitarian, refugee, or asylum seekers. It is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol.
Eligibility: No official eligibility criteria exist as the Maldives lacks a formal asylum or refugee system. Individuals seeking protection may be treated as undocumented immigrants.
Renewable: No
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: No
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Summary: The Maldives lacks a formal humanitarian/refugee/asylum visa system, not being a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention. There is no official process or legal framework for individuals seeking asylum or protection.