Duration
Duration
A Business Visa is a government-issued authorization that allows a foreign citizen to stay in the Maldives with the goal of doing business or working. This visa is only valid over a certain amount of time and does not permit the foreigner to work in the Maldives.
Entry to the Maldives will not be permitted until the visa is accepted. The foreigner must wait to board a flight there until the visa has been approved.
To enter the Maldives on a visa, you must;
You must provide the following documents.
Once you have all the documents in order, you may go on with the application process. But before applying, you must know the processing time and apply accordingly.
Visa Processing Time
Processing time for this visa may vary. It depends on the availability of your documents and other factors. It may take a week or two to process.
How to Apply
The sponsor must email the application to acquire the Business Visa. Emailed applications must be labelled with the foreigner's name and passport number. Any supporting documents should be added to the email individually.
When the Business Visa is accepted, the foreigner is notified through email. The original form set of the application must be given to the Immigration Office at Velana Airport.
Furthermore, include the 750 MVR visa fee payment at least one hour before the foreigner's arrival. Foreigners who are required to arrive at Gan International Airport can pay at this airport's immigration office.
Duration
Any foreigner wishing to stay in the Maldives for up to 90 days in twelve months for business purposes is awarded a temporary Multiple-entry Visa.
Fees
The visa fee may vary with time but normally costs 700+ MVR.
Business Visa is extendable, but you must apply for it a few weeks before it expires.
Multi-entry
Enter or leave the country as you please.
Work
You may have to look for a separate Work Permit.
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