Business visa applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Economic Development through the Business Portal:
👉 http://business.egov.mv
Upon submission of an application, a General Service Request (GSR) number will be generated (e.g., GSR/2025/12345), and the application status will be updated to “Submitted.”
After the Ministry of Economic Development reviews and approves the relevant aspects of the application, the request status will change to “Pending Other Organization Verifications.” At this stage, Maldives Immigration will process the application in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Verification Process
Requests must be retrieved through the portal, and applications should be verified under the “Other Organization Verifications” section.
Verification is carried out to ensure the following criteria are met:
- Passport Copy
A clear, color copy of the foreign applicant’s passport data page, with a minimum validity of six (6) months. - Recent Photograph
A passport-sized photo taken within the last three (3) months, meeting the photo standards accepted by Maldives Immigration. - Visa Status Check
The applicant must not hold any other visa type specified under Article 9 of Law No. 1/2007 (Maldives Immigration Act). - Entry Prohibition Check
The applicant must not fall under any category of individuals prohibited from entering the Maldives as specified in Article 8 of Law No. 1/2007. - Visa Duration Limits
Business Visas may be granted for a period of 30 to 90 days at a time, not exceeding a total of 180 days per calendar year.
