Gov’t Signs Landmark Agreement to Launch First Residence by Investment Programme
Maldives signs landmark deal for first residence by investment programme | Photo: Economic Ministry
The government of the Maldives has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Henley & Partners, the world’s leading international investment migration advisory firm, to develop and implement the country’s first-ever residence by investment programme.
Pleased to announce the signing of a landmark agreement with Henley & Partners — the world’s leading investment migration firm — to launch the Maldives’ first-ever Residence by Investment Program. This strategic collaboration boosts investor confidence, enhances our global… pic.twitter.com/UIuenVYTHH
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The agreement was formalised during the Maldives-Singapore Business Forum 2025, which took place on Tuesday.
A residence by investment programme provides a legal route for foreign nationals to obtain residency status in a country by making a significant financial investment.
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed announced the signing of the agreement in a post on X on Wednesday morning. He stated that this strategic collaboration would help strengthen investor confidence, enhance the Maldives’ global reputation, and create new opportunities for economic diversification in line with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s Vision 2040.
He further noted that Henley & Partners’ global expertise and established track record would support efforts to attract reputable investors and position the Maldives as a trusted, resilient and future-ready economy.
Henley & Partners is recognised as a global leader in residence and citizenship by investment services, providing specialised support to hundreds of high-net-worth individuals and their advisors every year. The firm operates more than 60 offices worldwide and is credited with pioneering the concept of residence and citizenship planning.
The company also manages the world’s leading government advisory practice in investment migration, having facilitated over USD 15 billion in foreign direct investment. Henley & Partners has been involved in the strategic design, launch and management of several highly successful programmes worldwide, including those in Namibia, Malta and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
However, the firm has faced criticism over its core business model, with some arguing that it poses a risk to global efforts against cross-border corruption and crime.
