New Visa Rules Come into Effect in Maldives Tomorrow with e-Visa

Maldives Immigration has announced important changes regarding the introduction of the e-Visa system, which will take effect tomorrow.

Important Notice Regarding the Introduction of e-Visa!

އީ-ވިސާ ތަޢާރަފްކުރުމާއި ގުޅިގެން މިކަންކަމަށް ސަމާލުކަން ދެއްވާ!

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— Maldives Immigration (@ImmigrationMV) November 21, 2025

Immigration stated, from tomorrow, the work visa sticker currently placed in passports will no longer be valid. All existing work visas in passports will be automatically updated to the e-Visa format. Only the e-Visa will be recognised as a valid work visa.

Departure from the Maldives will be permitted solely for individuals holding a valid e-Visa. Similarly, entry into the country will only be allowed for those with a valid e-Visa.

Newly arriving expatriates must obtain a valid Entry Pass issued by the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology in order to be granted entry.

The validity period of the e-Visa will correspond to the duration of the individual’s work permit.