Maldives · Skilled Worker Visa

Work 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 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
15+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

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

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
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 Work Visa?

The Work Visa is an immigration pathway offered by Maldives. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Work 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

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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