Maldives•AsiaDependent Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
48 days
Application Fee
750 MVR
Stay Duration
Up to 5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for immediate family members (spouse, children under 18) of expatriates with valid work permits. Valid duration tied to primary visa holder's Employment Approval.
The Dependent Visa is designed for immediate family members of expatriate workers in Maldives. It allows spouses and children under 18 years old to reside with the primary work visa holder. The visa validity is tied to the primary visa holder's Employment Approval.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Each dependent must have own passport
Passport photo
Recent biometric photograph
Birth certificate
For child dependents
Marriage certificate
For spouse dependents
Proof of relationship
Document establishing relationship to primary visa holder
Sponsor Documents
Primary visa holder's work permit
Copy of main sponsor's valid resident visa/work permit
Sponsorship Declaration
Approved sponsorship via IMUGA
Employment approval letter
Proof of EA validity
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Advantages
- Allows family reunification
- Covers spouse and children
- Tied to employment, stable duration
- Quick processing (3 days)
- Can be renewed with primary visa
Considerations
- Limited to dependents of work visa holders
- Age limit (18 years) for children
- Dependent on primary visa validity
- Fee MVR 750 per 3 months
- Cannot work independently
- Visa card fee MVR 50
Application Process
Primary visa holder obtains Employment Approval
Main family sponsor must have valid work permit/EA
Submit Sponsorship Declaration
Primary visa holder submits sponsorship declaration via IMUGA at least 5 working days before dependent arrival
Dependent arrives on sponsorship
Dependent enters Maldives with approval of sponsorship
Complete IMUGA application
Submit Dependent Visa application through IMUGA with required documents
Online processing
Application processed within 48 hours
Schedule passport submission
Book appointment to submit passport(s) online
Receive visa
Dependent Visa issued within 3 working days
Application Forms
Dependent Visa Application
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