Business Visa
Service

Overview

All Business Visa applications are initiated with the Ministry of Economic Development via the Business Portal. Once ministry checks are completed, the request moves to Maldives Immigration for verification and final processing.

Submit via Business Portal

• Apply through: business.egov.mv.
• On submission, a General Service Request (GSR) number (e.g., GSR/2025/12345) is generated and the status becomes “Submitted”.

Application Status Flow

1. Submitted — GSR number issued after you file the application in the Business Portal.
2. Pending Other Organization Verifications — After ministry review/approval, the request is routed to Maldives Immigration for verification and processing under applicable laws and regulations.

Verification Process

Retrieve requests from the portal and verify under “Other Organization Verifications”. Immigration verification ensures all criteria below are met.

Verification Criteria

1. Passport Copy — clear colour data page; minimum 6 months validity.
2. Recent Photograph — taken within the last 3 months; must meet Maldives Immigration photo standards.
3. Visa Status Check — applicant must not hold any visa type specified under Article 9, Law No. 1/2007 (Maldives Immigration Act).
4. Entry Prohibition Check — applicant must not fall under categories prohibited from entry under Article 8, Law No. 1/2007.
5. Visa Duration Limits — see limits below.

Visa Duration Limits

• Granted for 30 to 90 days at a time.
• Not to exceed a total of 180 days per calendar year.