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Dependent Visa

family of professional work visa holders

A Dependent Visa lets close family members of a foreign national working in the Maldives on a professional category work visa live there. Eligible family are the spouse, children under 18 and parents. The worker first files a Sponsorship Declaration, and the family applies for the visa after arriving.

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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

Spouses, children below 18 and parents of foreign nationals holding a professional category Work Visa in the Maldives.

Eligibility

  • Sponsor

    The sponsor must hold a valid professional category Work Visa.

  • Family members

    Dependants can be the spouse, children under 18, or parents of the main visa holder.

    • Children must be below 18 years old
    Official wording

    Spouse, children (below 18 years old), or parents of the main visa holder.

  • Sponsorship first

    Before first entry, the sponsor must submit a Sponsorship Declaration on IMUGA at least 7 working days before arrival.

    7 working days

    Sponsorship Declaration timing

    • The stated purpose must be to bring in a dependent
    Official wording

    Before first entry, the sponsor submits a Sponsorship Declaration on IMUGA at least 7 working days before arrival. The stated purpose must be to bring in a dependent.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistApplication Form IM20
  • FeesDependent Visa fee
  • Steps to applyThe work visa holder files a Sponsorship Declaration (purpose

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