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  3. Republic of Maldives vs Republic of Mozambique

🇲🇻 Republic of Maldives vs 🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique

A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.

Last reviewed: 27 June 2026

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Republic of Maldives

Maldives Immigration runs visa services through the official Immigration website, IMUGA and the Xpat Online System. The route set is strongly digital: work visas are moving to e-Visa status linked to work permits, business visas start in the Business Portal before immigration verification, and family-linked marriage, resident and dependent visas are filed through IMUGA. Short meeting visitors may use a 14-day on-arrival Meeting Visa if they meet the official prerequisites.

Official portal
Maldives Immigration
Languages
Dhivehi
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa

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Republic of Mozambique

Mozambique now publishes its main eVisa and eTA categories through the official SENAMI platform launched in February 2026. The public route set is strongest for short stays, business travel, investment, humanitarian assistance and oil-and-gas work, with route-specific document lists, payment channels and arrival-check instructions on the official portal.

Official portal
Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
Mozambican metical

How Republic of Maldives and Republic of Mozambique differ

Dimension🇲🇻 Republic of Maldives🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique
Total routes covered78
Routes without employer sponsor22
Routes leading to permanent residence00
Typical full settlement timeline——
Dominant skilled visaWork VisaWork Visa for Oil and Gas
Skilled visa salary minimum——
Skilled visa processing time——
Skilled visa government fees——
Official languagesDhivehiPortuguese
CurrencyMaldivian rufiyaaMozambican metical
Primary regulatorMBCOAM
Policy changes (last 12 months)00

Skilled-route head-to-head

Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.

🇲🇻 Republic of Maldives

Work Visa

Salary minimum
—
Government fees
—
Processing time
—
Sponsor required
Yes
Leads to settlement
No

🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique

Work Visa for Oil and Gas

Salary minimum
—
Government fees
—
Processing time
—
Sponsor required
Yes
Leads to settlement
No

Routes unique to Republic of Maldives

  • Marriage Visa

    family

  • Resident Visa

    residence-general

  • Dependent Visa

    family

  • Sponsorship Declaration

    family

Routes unique to Republic of Mozambique

  • Investment Visa

    investor

  • Humanitarian Assistance Visa

    humanitarian

Visa routes side by side

Republic of Maldives (7)

  • Work Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · The Work e-Visa validity corresponds to the approved Work Permit; renewed Work Visas are issued with a maximum validity of 1 year.

  • Business Visa

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · Granted for 30 to 90 days at a time, not exceeding 180 days total per calendar year.

  • Meeting Visa

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · 14 days on arrival; non-extendable.

  • Marriage Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Issued for 1 year for new applications; extensions can be issued for up to 5 years.

  • Resident Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · The official page lists initial Marriage Visa validity of 1 year and renewals up to 5 years.

  • Dependent Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Duration depends on the approved dependent visa grant. Confirm the active period in IMUGA.

  • Sponsorship Declaration

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · The sponsored person must arrive in the Maldives within 30 days of approval.

Republic of Mozambique (8)

  • Tourist eVisa

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · 30, 60 or 90 days, with the eVisa validity period listed as two months from issuance.

  • Business eVisa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the approved business itinerary.

  • Investment Visa

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · 90, 180, 365 or 730 days, with total stay capped at 730 days or less on the cited page.

  • Sports and Culture Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 30 days, single entry.

  • Crew Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 3 days, single entry.

  • Humanitarian Assistance Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 90 days, multiple entry.

  • Business Visa for Oil and Gas

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 30, 60 or 90 days, with multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements.

  • Work Visa for Oil and Gas

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · 90, 180 or 365 days, with multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Republic of Maldives or Republic of Mozambique?+−

Republic of Maldives’s Work Visa is the dominant skilled route; Republic of Mozambique’s Work Visa for Oil and Gas is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.

This is not legal advice

We publish neutral, sourced information about immigration routes. Rules and thresholds change often — always verify details on the official government source linked on this page and consult a regulated immigration advisor before applying.