Grow Your Workforce in Maldives

Income Tax in Maldives

Income Tax in the Maldives is progressive and ranges from 0% to 15%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Maldives

The standard VAT Rate (GST) is 8%.

Work Visas the Maldives

The visas available to legally work in the Maldives include:

Work Visa

• A Work Visa in the Maldives is a permit that allows foreigners to stay and work in the country.
• Upon arrival, foreign nationals are granted a 15-day period to stay, provided they hold a valid Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Economic Development, which is valid for up to 90 days from the date of issue.
• Re-entry on a Work Permit is allowed as long as the permit is valid.
• Failure to obtain a Work Visa within the required period can result in penalties, including deportation under the Immigration Act.

Entry requirements include:

• A machine-readable passport with at least 1-year validity.
• A valid Entry Pass (up to 90 days).
• Traveler Declaration submitted via the IMUGA portal.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.

To apply for a Work Visa, the employer must submit:

• The employee’s passport.
• A recent passport-size photo.
• A medical health screening report, if required.
• Submission Receipt of the IM29 form from the Xpat System.

Business Visa

• Business Visa is a temporary multiple-entry visa issued to a foreign national intending to stay in the Maldives for business purposes.
• In accordance with the new Business Visa Regulation published on 25th August 2021, applications for the Business Visa have to be submitted to the Ministry of Economic Development via the Ministry's Business Portal.
• The visa will be issued by Maldives Immigration upon the person’s arrival.