Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: The Maldives does not offer a conventional, publicly available permanent residency or general immigration visa for foreign nationals. Long-term stays are typically tied to specific purposes like employment, marriage to a Maldivian, or limited government-approved investment initiatives, all requiring periodic renewals without a direct path to permanent status.
Eligibility: As no general permanent residency visa exists, eligibility for extended stays is primarily through work permits, marriage to a Maldivian citizen, or specific, highly restricted investment schemes approved case-by-case.
Renewable: No
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: No
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://immigration.gov.mv/
Summary: The Maldives currently lacks a public permanent residency visa program. Long-term stays are typically purpose-specific (e.g., work, marriage, limited investment) and require renewals, without a clear, general path to permanent residency.