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MaldivesInvestors & entrepreneursLast checked October 17, 2026

Corporate Resident Visa

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The Corporate Resident Visa is a type of Resident Visa for foreign investors. It needs a large investment in the Maldives, a long-term fixed deposit, or an investment in a government-approved project. Applications go through the ONEGov Portal.

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1 entry rule for Maldives based on recent travel

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Entry restrictions apply to 1 passports for Maldives

The government has suspended some or all visas for holders of these passports. Exceptions exist; see the source.

  • Israel

Source: President's Office, Maldives - President ratifies Third Amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act, prohibiting entry of Israeli passport holdersSource: Maldives Immigration - Tourist Visa (On Arrival)

Life in Maldives

Money

3

Currency

Maldivian Rufiyaa

MVR

Maldivian Rufiyaa

Cost of living

62

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

5.5–15%

Income tax (national)

GST 8%

Annual income up to MVR 720,000 exempt; 15% applies above MVR 2.4 million.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

5.2

#1 of 3 countries

World Happiness Report 2020

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Who it’s for

Foreign investors who meet one of the investment thresholds set by Maldives Immigration.

Eligibility

  • Option 1: investment

    You need to have invested at least USD 1,000,000 in the Maldives within the preceding three financial years.

    USD 1,000,000

    Minimum investment

    • Applies to a foreign investor
    Official wording

    A foreign investor who has invested a minimum of USD 1,000,000 in the Maldives within the preceding three financial years.

  • Option 2: fixed deposit

    You need to keep a fixed deposit of USD 250,000 in a Maldives-licensed bank for five years.

    USD 250,000

    Fixed deposit

    • Applies to a foreign national
    Official wording

    A foreign national who maintains a fixed deposit of USD 250,000 in a bank licensed in the Maldives for a period of five years.

  • Option 3: approved project

    You need to have invested at least USD 250,000 in a project approved by the Government of Maldives.

    USD 250,000

    Minimum project investment

    • Applies to a foreign national
    Official wording

    A foreign national who has invested a minimum of USD 250,000 in a project approved by the Government of Maldives.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementLegal basis
  • Document checklistProof of the qualifying investment, fixed deposit or approved project
  • FeesCorporate Resident Visa fee

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  • 1 more requirement
  • 2 documents
  • 1 fee
  • 4 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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