Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: A formal, dedicated Maldives Retirement Visa category with specific eligibility criteria for foreign retirees does not currently exist. Long-term stay typically requires employment, investment, or family sponsorship.
Eligibility: Not applicable, as a dedicated retirement visa program for foreign nationals is not officially available in the Maldives.
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 does not currently offer a specific Retirement Visa. Pathways for long-term residency for foreign nationals are generally linked to employment, business investment, or family sponsorship.