Maldives•AsiaMarriage Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
3 days
Application Fee
50 MVR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for foreign nationals married to Maldivian citizens. Initial validity 1 year, extendable up to 5 years. Allows residence with spouse in Maldives.
The Marriage Visa is granted to foreign nationals who are married to Maldivian citizens. It allows the foreign spouse to reside in the Maldives with their Maldivian partner. The visa is initially valid for 1 year and can be extended for up to 5 years at a time.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original passport for visa stamping
Passport photo
Recent biometric photograph
Marriage certificate
Official marriage registration certificate
Sponsorship Declaration
Submitted by Maldivian spouse via IMUGA
Sponsor Documents
Maldivian national ID
Sponsor's national identification
Marriage certificate
Official marriage registration
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Advantages
- Path to long-term residency
- Renewable up to 5 years
- Can support dependents
- Family reunification
- Indefinite renewal possible
Considerations
- Requires marriage to Maldivian citizen
- Marriage certificate required
- Visa becomes invalid if marriage dissolved
- Must apply within 30 days of arrival
- Visa card fee MVR 50 per renewal
Application Process
Register marriage with Maldivian authorities
Complete legal marriage registration in Maldives
Obtain Sponsorship Declaration
Maldivian spouse submits sponsorship declaration via IMUGA
Submit to immigration on arrival
Apply for Marriage Visa within 30 days of arrival in Maldives
Complete IMUGA application
Submit Marriage Visa application through IMUGA portal with documents
Passport submission
Submit passport for visa stamping after online approval
Receive visa
Marriage Visa stamped in passport
Application Forms
Marriage Visa Application
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