Maldives · Investor / Golden Visa

Corporate Resident Visa

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
30+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
60 months
Processing Time
30+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18+
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Malé
Single (monthly)€2,249
Family (monthly)€4,025
Rent 1BR (center)€900
Groceries€562
Transport pass€135
Hulhumalé
Single (monthly)€2,039
Family (monthly)€3,815
Rent 1BR (center)€816
Groceries€510
Transport pass€122
Addu City
Single (monthly)€1,827
Family (monthly)€3,480
Rent 1BR (center)€731
Groceries€457
Transport pass€110

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Corporate Resident Visa?

The Corporate Resident Visa is an immigration pathway offered by Maldives. It falls under the Investor / Golden Visa category.

Can the Corporate Resident Visa lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Maldives?

Yes. Maldives offers 1 other immigration pathway. Compare all options on our Maldives country page.

What is the cost of living in Maldives?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Malé: €2,249/mo; Hulhumalé: €2,039/mo; Addu City: €1,827/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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