Republic of Maldives · short term business
Business Visa
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Source check: all 8 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Business route initiated through the Maldives Business Portal and verified by Maldives Immigration.
- Processing time
- The application status moves from Submitted to ministry review and then to Maldives Immigration verification. The public page does not publish a fixed decision-time standard.
- Government fees
- Confirm current fees in the Business Portal before submitting.
- Typical duration
- Granted for 30 to 90 days at a time, not exceeding 180 days total per calendar year.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 13 July 2026, the Business Visa for Republic of Maldives is an unsponsored Maldives immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Maldives government pages, reviewed 13 July 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/maldives/business-visa#answer
What is the Business Visa in Republic of Maldives?
Business Visa is an unsponsored Maldives route. Indicative government fees are Confirm current fees in the Business Portal before submitting; indicative processing time is The application status moves from Submitted to ministry review and then to Maldives Immigration verification. The public page does not publish a fixed decision-time standard; typical duration is Granted for 30 to 90 days at a time, not exceeding 180 days total per calendar year. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Maldives Immigration on 27 June 2026.
Overview
Maldives Business Visa applications are initiated with the Ministry of Economic Development through the Business Portal. Once ministry checks are completed, the request moves to Maldives Immigration for verification and final processing under applicable laws and regulations. The public route page lists passport, photograph, visa-status, entry-prohibition and duration-limit checks.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The application is initiated through business.egov.mv and receives a General Service Request number.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ✓The passport copy is clear, in colour and has at least 6 months validity.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ✓The photograph was taken within the last 3 months and meets Maldives Immigration standards.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ✓The applicant does not hold a prohibited visa type and is not barred from entry under the Maldives Immigration Act checks listed by the route page.Maldives Immigration ↗
Common blockers
- !The business purpose is actually employment or another route requiring a Work Visa.Maldives Immigration ↗
- !The applicant fails the visa-status or entry-prohibition check.Maldives Immigration ↗
- !The requested stay would exceed 180 days in a calendar year.Maldives Immigration ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Clear colour passport data page with at least 6 months validity.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ·Recent photograph taken within the last 3 months.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ·Business Portal request details and General Service Request number.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ·Any supporting business documents requested by the Ministry of Economic Development or Maldives Immigration.Maldives Immigration ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Submit the business visa request through the Maldives Business Portal.
Build the evidence pack
Track the General Service Request status through ministry review.
Submit through the official channel
Respond to Maldives Immigration verification requirements after the request moves to other-organisation verification.
After approval
Observe the 30-90 day grant structure and 180-day annual ceiling.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Business Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Business Visa.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does a Maldives Business Visa application start?+
The official page says all Business Visa applications are initiated with the Ministry of Economic Development through the Business Portal.
How long can a Maldives Business Visa be granted for?+
The official page says it is granted for 30 to 90 days at a time and must not exceed 180 days in a calendar year.
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Primary source: Maldives Immigration
Last checked: 27 June 2026