Republic of Maldives · family
Dependent Visa
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Source check: all 6 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Visa for immediate family members of expatriates in professional categories working in the Maldives.
- Processing time
- Submitted through IMUGA. An appointment time is provided by SMS to submit the passport for visa issuance.
- Government fees
- The official page lists an MVR 750 visa fee and MVR 50 card fee.
- Typical duration
- Duration depends on the approved dependent visa grant. Confirm the active period in IMUGA.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 13 July 2026, the Dependent Visa for Republic of Maldives is a sponsor-led Maldives immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Maldives government pages, reviewed 13 July 2026.
Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/maldives/dependent-visa#answer
What is the Dependent Visa in Republic of Maldives?
Dependent Visa is a sponsor-led Maldives route. Indicative government fees are The official page lists an MVR 750 visa fee and MVR 50 card fee; indicative processing time is Submitted through IMUGA. An appointment time is provided by SMS to submit the passport for visa issuance; typical duration is Duration depends on the approved dependent visa grant. Confirm the active period in IMUGA. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Maldives Immigration on 27 June 2026.
Overview
A Maldives Dependent Visa is issued to immediate family members of expatriates in professional categories working in the Maldives. First-time entrants must arrive on Sponsorship, with the Sponsorship Declaration filed through IMUGA at least 5 working days before arrival, and then apply for the Dependent Visa after arrival.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The dependant is an immediate family member of an expatriate in a professional category working in the Maldives.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ✓First-time entrants arrive on Sponsorship before applying for the Dependent Visa after arrival.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ✓The Sponsorship Declaration is filed at least 5 working days before arrival.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ✓The application includes relationship proof and documents proving the relationship with the sponsored person.Maldives Immigration ↗
Common blockers
- !The sponsor does not hold a qualifying professional-category status.Maldives Immigration ↗
- !The stated sponsorship purpose was not to bring in a dependent.Maldives Immigration ↗
- !No relationship proof or medical/insurance evidence where required.Maldives Immigration ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Application Form IM23 and passport-size photo.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ·Passport biodata page and last arrival stamp for new applicants.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ·Last visa page for renewals.Maldives Immigration ↗
- ·Relationship proof documents, medical report, health insurance and any additional documents requested by IMUGA.Maldives Immigration ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
File the Sponsorship Declaration through IMUGA at least 5 working days before a first-time dependant arrives.
Build the evidence pack
After arrival, sign in to IMUGA and select Dependent Visa with the appropriate reason or subtype.
Submit through the official channel
Attach passport, photo, relationship proof, medical, insurance and current-status evidence.
After approval
Attend the passport-submission appointment after SMS notification.
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 guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Dependent Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Dependent Visa.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can receive a Maldives Dependent Visa?+
The official page says it is issued to immediate family members of expatriates in professional categories working in the Maldives.
What are the listed Dependent Visa fees?+
The official page lists an MVR 750 visa fee and an MVR 50 card fee.
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Primary source: Maldives Immigration
Last checked: 27 June 2026