Maldives Visa
The Maldives, a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Picture pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life. This island nation offers luxurious overwater bungalows, world-class diving and snorkeling, and unforgettable sunset cruises. Maldivian culture is deeply rooted in Islam, influencing many aspects of daily life. The people are known for their warm hospitality and friendly nature. Traditional Maldivian cuisine features fresh seafood, coconut, and spices. Don't miss the chance to experience the unique blend of relaxation, adventure, and cultural immersion that the Maldives offers
Tourist Visa
Bangladeshi citizens do not need a visa to visit the Maldives for tourism purposes. A free 30-day tourist visa is available upon arrival at any of the main entry ports, including Velana International Airport in Malé. This visa can be extended for up to 60 days.
Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.
The basic entry requirements are as follows;
- A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 month validity. (Passengers with an extended validity in their passports are not allowed to enter.)
- A complete travel itinerary including return journey confirmed tickets, with a prepaid confirmed hotel booking at a registered hotel, or provide proof of financial means for sufficient funds to support the stay in Maldives, or hold a pre-approved visa sponsorship Maldives Immigration.
- Entry requirements to their onward destinations; for example, the visa and passport validity.
- Traveller Declaration must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives, within 96 hours to the flight time. The form has to be submitted electronically via IMUGA.
Employment is strictly prohibited under this category.
Work Permit Visa
Applying for Work Visa
The following documents are required to apply for Work Visa and the employer or a representative of the employer shall submit the visa application.
- Passport of the employee.
- Passport size photo (Photo shall comply with Maldives Immigration passport photo standard and must be a recent photo).
- Medical health screening report of the employee issued from a Hospital/Clinic authorized by the relevant government authority, if required.
- Submission Receipt of IM29 form (Generated from Xpat System).
Maldives Immigration introduced online Work Visa service on 17th November 2019. Hence, the employers and recruitment agencies shall apply for the service through Xpat Online System.
With this enhancement, the visa will be processed within 48 hours of submission. When the application is processed, applicants can request for an online appointment to submit the passport(s) for a visa. The visa process will take 3 working days and the applicant will be notified when the passport is ready for collection.
Note:
A Work Visa is a permission granted by Maldives Immigration that allows foreigners to live and work in the Maldives after they have acquired a work permit.
Work Visa holders should ensure that they have a valid work permit when re-entering the Maldives.
A Work Permit is an approval issued by the Ministry of Economic Development for employment in the Maldives.