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Maldives Marriage Visa / Resident Visa

8 facts quoted from the official source

Residence route for a foreign national legally married to a Maldivian citizen.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Marriage and spouse documentsMarriage certificate, spouse ID and Family Court form are required.
  • Marriage to Maldivian citizenApplicant must be legally married to a Maldivian national.
  • First-application medical reportMedical screening is required for first-time applications.
  • Pre-arrival sponsorshipPre-arrival sponsorship is required when travelling to marry or register marriage.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • First-application health insuranceHealth insurance is required for first-time applications.
Family

Who you can bring

spouse
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Card feeVisa card fee is MVR 50.checked 2026-07-25
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Extension timingExtensions may be submitted with three months remaining.
  • Initial and renewal validityInitial visa is one year; extensions may be issued up to five years.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Maldives?
The official source states: Residence route for a foreign national legally married to a Maldivian citizen.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health insurance is required for first-time applications.

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.gov.mv page for this route, last read 2026-07-25.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.mvLast read 2026-07-25 Every quote on this page is from this Maldives government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-25 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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