- A Work Visa is a permit issued for a foreigner to stay in Maldives for the purpose of employment.
- Employers must obtain a Work Visa for their employees within 15 days of their arrival in the Maldives, based on a valid Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology.
- Work Visa holders are required to maintain a valid visa at all times while residing and working in the Maldives.
- Work Visa holders are not permitted to depart the country without a valid visa stamped in their passport.
HOW TO APPLY
- Log into the Xpat Online System: https://workpermit.egov.mv
- Search for the employee using the Work Permit number or passport number
- Go to the Visa tab and select ‘New Work Visa’
- Confirm the visa duration (same as the duration of the Work Permit)
- Attach all required documents
- Save and submit the application
Note: An employee must obtain a Work Visa within 15 days of arrival in the Maldives on a valid Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport-size photo (as per Immigration photo standards)
- Passport copy (biodata page)
IF THE APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE
- The employer can view the reason for incompletion by logging into the Xpat system
- Resubmit the incomplete documents and update the application
HOW TO GET AN APPOINTMENT FOR PASSPORT SUBMISSION
- When the visa is approved, go to the ‘Work Visa’ tab and select ‘Ready for Submission’
- Select the passport and click ‘Request Appointment’
- Choose the submission location, preferred date, and available time slot
- Click ‘Make Booking’, then ‘Confirm Booking’
- On the appointment date, take a token number via the ‘Ant Queue’ application between 8:15 AM – 10:30 AM to submit the passport
IMPORTANT NOTES
- No service will be provided for missed tokens, unless urgency is verified via email
- Do not take multiple tokens for the same submission receipt or PPH number
- Information tokens will be issued from 8:15 AM to 11:45 AM, and from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM.
- If you miss your passport submission appointment, please reschedule it through the Xpat Online System.
