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Contractor Registration
Register as a contractor in the construction industry to legally engage in construction projects. Your registration is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.
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Construction Industry Consultant Registration
Register as a consultant under the Construction Industry in accordance with the Guideline for Consultant’s Registration (2015). Your consultant registration is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
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Report Construction Issues
Report construction-related issues to the relevant authorities for investigation and necessary action.
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Case Submission to Appeals Committee
This service allows individuals or companies to appeal cases regarding misconduct by a construction-related party.
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Construction Industry Technical Association Registration
Register technical associations related to the construction industry under the Construction Industry Technical Association Regulation (2019/R-1005).
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Sublease Approval
Use this service to get approval for subleasing a tourist establishment. This approval allows the head lessee to legally sublease the establishment to another party.
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Construction Industry General Practitioner Registration
Register as an individual professional or technical personnel in the construction industry. Your registration is based on your academic qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Practitioner Regulation (2019/R-1010).
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Reporting of Dangerous Buildings
This service enables individuals to report buildings that may pose a safety hazard to the relevant authorities, ensuring that appropriate actions can be taken to address any risks.
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Registration of Resorts
Use this service to register a new resort with the Ministry of Tourism. Resorts under this category include those developed on plots of land or islands leased specifically for tourism purposes.
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Mobilization Permit
Use this service to obtain a permit for temporary structures required for mobilisation to begin the development of a resort. The permit is valid for six months.
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Hotel Operating License
Use this service to get or renew an operating license for your tourist hotel. Submit your application at least four weeks before your license expires or before you start operating.
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Operating License for Dive Facility
Use this service to obtain an operating licence for a dive facility. Applications should be submitted at least one month before the commencement of operations.
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No Objection to Pre-Opening
Use this service to request for a Pre-Opening Quota and a No-Objection letter for a registered resort, hotel, guesthouse, or marina to start operations.
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Construction Period Extension
Request an extension on your construction period for developing a tourist establishment. You can apply for this extension if you’re unable to complete the development within the initially granted time frame.
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Construction Industry Structural / Architectural Checker Registration
Register as an Architectural or Structural Checker to be permitted to review and stamp drawings for Drawing Approval Permits. Your registration is based on your academic qualifications and experience, as specified in the Construction Industry Practitioners Regulation (2019/R-1010).
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Lease Transfer
Use this service to request approval for transferring the lease rights of a tourist establishment to another party.
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Sublease Registration
This service allows you to formally register a sublease agreement for a tourist establishment with the Ministry.
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Registration of Hotels
Use this service to register a new tourist hotel, renew your registration, or make changes to your hotel registration. This service applies to hotels developed on plots of land or islands leased for tourism purposes by the Government of Maldives.
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Construction Permit
Use this service to obtain approval for detailed drawings and receive a construction permit from the Ministry. This applies to both new construction permits and extensions for ongoing projects on land leased for tourism development.
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Tourism Related Environmental Complaints
Use this service to lodge complaints about environmental issues or boundary-related concerns at tourist establishments or properties. Upon receiving a complaint, the Ministry will investigate the matter and take corrective actions as necessary.
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Travel Agency Operating License
Use this service to obtain, renew, or update an operating licence for a travel agency. New applications should be submitted at least one month before commencing operations.
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General Permit
Use this service to obtain No-Objection Letters for various environment-related activities, including felling and removal of trees, temporary erosion mitigation measures, temporary mooring buoys, or other similar activities.
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Permit to Conduct Events and Activities in Public Places
This service allows individuals or organisations to obtain a permit to conduct events and activities in public places.
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Tourist Vessel Operating Licence
Use this service to obtain, renew, or update an operating licence for a registered tourist vessel. Applications for a new licence should be submitted at least one month before the vessel’s operations commence.
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Approval of Land Name
This service allows landowners to register and get approval for a name for their land, ensuring that the name adheres to national naming regulations.
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Mortgage Registration
Use this service to register mortgages for tourist establishments. The mortgage must be registered within six months from the date of the mortgage approval letter.
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Mortgage Approval
Use this service to request approval to mortgage tourist establishments. Ministry approval is required before a mortgage can be processed.
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Tourist Establishment Work Plan Approval
Use this service to get approval for work plans for new resort developments, redevelopments, or upgrades to existing resorts.
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Fire Drawing Approval
Use this service to get approval for fire system drawings to ensure they meet fire safety and prevention requirements according to regulatory standards.
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No Objection to Special Visa for Foreign Interns
This service allows you, as a tourist establishment, to request a No-Objection Letter from the Ministry, enabling foreign interns to work at your facility in the Maldives. Be sure to submit your application at least 30 days before the intern’s arrival to avoid delays.
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Resort Operating License
Obtain or renew an operating license for your tourist resort. Submit your application at least four weeks before the planned operation commencement or license expiry.
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Registering Symbolic Wedding Vows
Apply for a registration certificate to hold symbolic weddings at a tourist facility. Eligible venues include registered tourist resorts, hotels, guest houses, homestays, tourist vessels, and yacht marinas.
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Renovation Permit
Obtain approval for renovations and repairs on existing structures at operating tourist facilities. Eligible maintenance work includes rethatching roofs, deck and roof repairs, painting, electrical repairs, and other required maintenance tasks.
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Coastal Modification Approval
Obtain approval to modify the coastal environment of an island or resort. This includes construction or modification of jetties and over-water structures, harbour construction, beach nourishment, coastal protection measures, access channel dredging, and other dredging and reclamation activities.
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Item Donation Approval
This service can be used to apply for approval for individuals or organisations to donate items to mosques.
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Garage Permit for Vehicles
This service can be used to register four-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles.
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Foreign Vessel Cruise Permit
Obtain a cruising permit for foreign vessels visiting the Maldives. Applications should be submitted at least five days prior to the vessel’s arrival.
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Permit to Enter Fuvahmulah Harbour
This service can be used to request a permit to enter Fuvahmulah Harbour. Vessels can only approach the harbor with approval from the harbor officials. Vessels should leave the harbor once the purpose of entry is completed and before the expiration of the permit or if requested by harbor officials due to an emergency.
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Permit to Conduct Religious Teachings
This service can be used to request a permit for religious lectures and offer religious teachings and to teach books related to religion in mosques.
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Permit to Conduct Absentee Funeral Prayers
This service can be used to obtain permission to perform Islamically compliant absentee funeral services. Funeral prayers can be offered for those who passed away while traveling abroad.
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Project Licence
You’ll need a Project Licence to start project work under the Construction Contractor Regulation (2019/R-1019). This licence is essential for obtaining quotas for specific projects and is mandatory for certain large-scale or structural works.
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Import Material Quality Approval
Obtain approval for the quality and standards of materials you import for construction. This service ensures that your imported materials comply with specified quality and safety standards.
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Foundation System Approval
Obtain approval for foundation systems under the Construction Regulation (2019/R-1004). This service ensures that your foundation is designed with consideration for potential environmental impacts, particularly for buildings of significant height or environmental sensitivity.
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Produced Material Quality Approval
Obtain approval to legally produce specific construction materials locally. This service ensures your materials meet the quality and standards set by the Ministry before they’re used in construction, serving as a quality control and standardisation measure.
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Construction Industry Licensed Architect / Engineer Registration
This service allows applicants to register as licensed architects or engineers, specify the responsibilities of the registered individual, and carry out the classification of practitioners. The registration is based on academic qualifications and experience, as specified in the Construction Industry Practitioners Regulation (2019/R-1010).
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Building Inspector Registration
This service allows individual professionals and technical personnel in the construction industry to register as building inspectors. The registration is based on academic qualifications and experience, as specified in the Construction Industry Practitioners Regulation (2019/R-1010).
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Guest House Operating Licence
Obtain or renew an operating licence for tourist guest houses. Applications should be submitted well before the desired operation date or renewal deadline.
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Accident or Incident Reporting
Report incidents occurring at tourist establishments. All incidents must be reported to the Ministry within 1 hour, followed by this application, submitted within 24 hours of the incident.
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Registration of Islands
Obtain approval to register reclaimed or naturally formed islands designated for tourism purposes in the national registry of uninhabited islands.
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Boundary Demarcation of Resorts
Submit boundary demarcations, register, and/or extend the boundary of islands leased for tourism purposes as per regulation R-90/2023. The new boundaries will take effect once incorporated into the island’s lease agreement.
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Foreign Vessel Charter Licence
Obtain a Charter Licence for foreign tourist vessels that have already secured a cruising permit. This licence is required for vessels conducting commercial or private charters to accommodate tourists within Maldivian waters.
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Ownership Change to Private Land
This service can be used to transfer the ownership of state-owned land to a citizen.
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Tour Guide Pass
This service allows you to obtain a Tour Guide Pass to conduct tours for tourists in the Maldives. All tour guides must be registered with the Ministry before providing tour services.
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Reporting Complaints
This service can be used to report complaints related to public health.
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Tourist Establishment Master Plan Approval
Obtain approval for the conceptual drawings (master plan) of land designated for tourism purposes, such as islands, lagoons, or plots of land.
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Material Testing Laboratory Registration
This service provides applicants with the necessary registration to operate a material testing laboratory, which permits the testing of construction materials in accordance with local regulations.
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Statistical Data Request
Request tourism-related statistical data from the Ministry of Tourism. Aggregate data is available for public access, but details on individual establishments are restricted and cannot be shared, in line with the Regulation on Collection of Tourism Statistics.
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Construction of Shipyard Permit
This service can be used to submit requests for authorisation to build shipyards. If the permit expires before the job is completed, a new application should be submitted five days in advance.
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Boundary Demarcation-Related Service
This service can be used to check the boundary of a piece of land and to demarcate the boundary upon a court decision.
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Land and Building Registration
This service can be used to apply for new registrations, renewals, and changes to the existing registry of land and buildings.
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Work Permit Medical
This service can be used to conduct confirmatory tests on suspected cases of diseases that should be reported as per the criteria for obtaining a work permit.
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Land Survey Report Approval
Obtain approval for your Land Survey Report, essential for both natural and reclaimed islands designated for tourism purposes.
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Duty Exemption
Request import duty exemptions for eligible goods, including heavy machinery, capital equipment, and construction materials, for approved tourism development projects.
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Building Use Permit
This service can be used to request a permit to use buildings for purposes other than living, such as commercial or other activities.
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Foreign Company Registration
This service allows foreign companies to re-register with the Ministry of Economic Development in the Maldives. It covers re-registration, de-registration, and recording of changes to shareholders, directors, legal representatives, contact information, and constitutional documents.
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Name Reservation
Individuals and entities can use this service to reserve a name for business purposes. Approved names will be reserved for 14 days, and the expiration date will be displayed on the application.
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Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
Registered companies can use this service to record changes to shareholders, register a share charge, or deregister a share charge for a company incorporated in the Maldives.
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Request to Convene Company EGM
This service allows shareholders to request the Registrar of Companies to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) as per the Companies Act (Law No. 10/96).
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Issuance of Road Permit
This service can be used to acquire a permit to close a road for construction-related activities such as excavation, cable installation, or for community work, activities, and events.
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Partnership Registration & Changes
Register, renew, or manage updates for a partnership in the Maldives in accordance with the Partnership Act (Law No 13/2011). This service is available for those intending to conduct business activities in the Maldives.
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Partnership Dissolution
Registered partnerships can submit a request for liquidation through the Business Portal. The process may vary based on the winding-up clauses specified in the partnership agreement.
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Business Visa & Corporate Resident Visa
Foreign nationals can use this service to apply for, renew, or cancel a Business Visa or Corporate Resident Visa. Business Visas must be obtained before arrival in the Maldives. Corporate Resident Visa renewal applications should be submitted 90 days before expiration.
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Corporate Profile Sheet & Data Correction
Registered businesses can use this service to request corrections to their business information, self-generate Corporate Profile Sheets, and allow third-party verification of their profile sheets through a unique code.
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Role Delegation
Registered businesses can use this service to delegate authority to represent the business for making applications or requests on their behalf.
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Sole Proprietorship Registration & Changes
Register, renew, or manage updates for a sole proprietorship in the Maldives. These services are available to Maldivian individuals as per the Sole Proprietorship Act (Law No 19/2014) and First Amendment therein (Law No 24/2021).
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Company Due Diligence Services
Request key documents, such as Corporate Profile Sheets, Certificates of Incumbency, and Certificates of Good Standing, via the oneGov portal. These documents are essential for verifying the status and compliance of a registered business.
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Business Name, Activity & SME Classification Services
Manage your business name, activity registrations, and SME classification status through the oneGov portal. This service enables registered businesses to register, renew, or cancel these components to ensure compliance and accurate classification.
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Seal, Logo, Trademark & Shipping Mark
Manage your company’s official seal, logo, trademark, and shipping mark registrations through the oneGov portal. This service allows registered businesses to register, renew, or cancel these assets to maintain compliance and enhance brand identity.
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Company Registration & Changes
Register and manage your company in the Maldives. This service allows you to establish a private limited company and make updates to its structure in compliance with the Companies Act (Law No: 10/96).
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Company Liquidation & Restoration
Manage your company’s liquidation and restoration requests. This service allows you to voluntarily or involuntarily dissolve a company, record a liquidator, or request administrative restoration and reactivation.
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Licenses & Duty Exemptions
Request duty exemptions and manage 24-hour operational permits for your business in the Maldives. This service provides options for businesses to obtain or modify your Duty Exemption and 24-Hour Permit status.
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Local Authority Company Liquidation & Restoration
Manage the liquidation and restoration processes for your Local Authority Company. This service allows you to apply for voluntary dissolution and to record the details of a liquidator.
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Local Authority Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
Easily manage shareholder and share charge changes for your Local Authority Company in the Maldives.
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Cooperative Society Registration & Changes
Register and manage your Cooperative Society in the Maldives. This service allows you to establish a Cooperative Society and make updates to its structure, in compliance with the Cooperative Societies Act (Law No: 3/2007).
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Cooperative Society Compliance Statement & Dissolution
Submit a compliance statement or apply for the voluntary dissolution of a Cooperative Society.
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Local Authority Company Registration & Changes
Manage your Local Authority Company details such as director appointments, managing director, company secretary, address, company constitution, name, and capital.
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Partnership Share Charge
Use this service to manage share charge registrations or de-registrations for your partnership.
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Teacher Licence
This is a service established to register and provide Teacher Licence for those who wish to work as teachers in the Maldives. މިއީ ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގައި މުދައްރިސުންގެ ގޮތުގައި މަސައްކަތްކުރަން ބޭނުންވާ ފަރާތްތައް ރަޖިސްޓަރީކޮށް، ލައިސަންސް ދިނުމަށް ގާއިމުކޮށްފައިވާ ޚިދުމަތެކެވެ
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Protected Area Research Permit
This service allows individuals or organisations to obtain a permit to conduct research in protected areas within the Maldives.
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Protected Species Research Permit
This service allows individuals or organisations to obtain a permit to conduct research on protected species in the Maldives. It covers all species of marine turtles, the black turtle (kanzu kahan’bu), whale sharks, all species of rays, and protected bird species, including migratory and seabirds.
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Dewatering Permit
This service can be used to determine whether procedures for construction or other industrial projects are within the regulations to carry out dewatering tasks on-site.
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Land Use Plan Approval
This service can be used to apply for approval and change of Land Use Plans.
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Employment Agency Services
This service allows employment agencies to renew their insurance/bank guarantee to maintain a valid agency license. Failure to renew will result in the suspension of the Employment Service Licence.
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Employment Agency License
This service allows businesses to register an employment agency and obtain an employment agency licence.
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Work Permit Cancellation
This service allows employers to cancel the work permits of their employees (work permit holders) under various circumstances such as contract completion, resignation, change of visa type, incarceration, or death of the employee.
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Work Permit Missing Report
This service allows employers to report a missing or absconding expatriate work permit holder. Employers are required to notify the Ministry via the Xpat system if an expatriate employee goes missing. Failure to report a missing employee may lead to legal action against the employer.
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Work Permit Updates
Work Permit UpdatesThis service allows employers to update essential details related to their employees' work permits, including requesting a work permit fee, updating the digital card, modifying employee information, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Claim Deposit to Wallet
This service allows employers to request a deposit claim to their Xpat digital wallet after the cancellation of a work permit.
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Regularization Verification
This service allows prospective employers to request an in-person/biometric verification of an expatriate worker before applying for a regularization work permit.
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Request New Work Permit
This service allows employers to apply for a new work permit, which is required for expatriates to work in the Maldives for a specified duration.
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Domestic Quota Pool Services
This service guide provides details on applying for and managing domestic quota pools for foreign employment. Each service includes eligibility criteria, required documents, application steps, and expected processing times.
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Work Permit Related Service Providers
This service allows businesses to register as work permit insurance service providers.
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Project Quota Pool
The Project Quota Pool service enables employers to manage and allocate quota slots for hiring expatriate workers based on approved project requirements. Employers can utilize this service to efficiently plan workforce needs, adjust quota allocations based on project demands, and ensure compliance with national employment policies.
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Permanent Quota Pool
This service allows employers to obtain quota slots for foreign employment under a permanent quota pool. Employers can request both standard and regularisation quota slots within the same quota pool.
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Worksite Registration and Updates
This service guide provides details on registering and updating worksites for quota and work permit purposes. Each supplementary service includes eligibility criteria, required documents, application steps, and expected processing times.
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Relation Deactivation
This service allows individuals to submit a request for an Xpat account relation deactivation. Deactivating a relation removes the authority given to an individual or representative to act on behalf of an employer in managing employer permits within the Xpat system.
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Relation Activation
This service allows individuals to submit a request for an Xpat account relation activation. Establishing a relation authorises an individual or a representative to act on behalf of an employer to manage employer permits within the Xpat system.
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Vegetation Clearance Report
This service can be used by individuals or organisations to report the weekly progress of a permitted, ongoing vegetation removal project. Applications for the service must be submitted by every Thursday.
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Vegetation Clearance Permit
This service can be applied to remove vegetation from one island in a quantity greater than 50 units when removing vegetation for or from government buildings, and when translocating vegetation of any quantity off the island.
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Death Certificate Request
This service can be used to apply for a certification confirming the passing of an individual (މަރުފޯމް / ނިޔާވިކަމުގެ ލިއުން ހޯދުން).
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Proof of Residency
This service can be used to apply for documentation proving that you are a resident of Gn. Fuvahmulah (ފުވައްމުލައް ސިޓީގައި ދިރިއުޅޭ ކަމުގެ ލިއުން ހޯދުމަށް).
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Registry of Residence in Fuvahmulah
This service can be used to apply for registration, renewal, or change of a registered residence in Gn. Fuvahmulah (ރައްވެހީންގެ ރަޖިސްޓްރީގައި ހިމެނުމަށް އެދޭ ފޯމު)
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Birth Certificate Registration
This service can be used to apply for services related to registering the birth certificate of an individual. (އުފަންވުން ރަޖިސްޓްރީކޮށް އުފަންދުވަހުގެ ސެޓްފިކެޓް، އުފަންދުވަހުގެ ރަޖިސްޓްރީ ހެއްދުން)
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Local Residency Registration
This service can be used to apply for registration as a resident in Gn. Fuvahmulah (ފުވައްމުލަކު ރަށްވެއްސަކަށް ވުމަށް އެދޭ ފޯމު).
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Permit to Operate Drones
This service can be used by individuals, registered businesses or government entities to obtain a permit to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in the Maldives.
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Food Establishment Registration
This service allows food businesses to register their food establishments in compliance with the Food Safety Act (Law Number: 6/2024) at the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA). Once registered, the certification remains valid for a period of one year.
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Medical Assistance Through Zakat Fund
This service can be used to apply for financial aid through the Zakat Fund for medical expenses.
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Media Complaint Submission
The Media Complaint Submission service allows citizens to formally raise concerns about media content they find problematic. Complaints will be reviewed and addressed by the Maldives Media Council. This process ensures accountability and promotes responsible journalism while protecting the rights of individuals and organisations.
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Copyright Registration
This service allows individuals and entities to register their literary, artistic, or other creative works under copyright protection. Application for this service can be completed and submitted within 10 minutes.
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Copyright Licensing
This service allows individuals and entities to license their literary, artistic, or other creative works.
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SAMPA Vessel Registration
This service allows vessel owners to register their vessels for operations within the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA). All vessels engaging in activities such as whale shark watching, diving, snorkeling, or fishing within SAMPA must be registered to ensure compliance with marine protection regulations. The South Ari Marine Park (SAMPA) is the largest Marine Protected Area in the Maldives, established under the Protected Area Regulations (2018). It is ecologically significant, especially as a habitat for whale sharks, which are protected under the Protected Species Regulation (2021). As of 2024, all whale shark interactions must follow the Whale Shark Interaction Guideline, and vessels in SAMPA must comply with the SAMPA Management Plan. Failure to register may result in penalties or restrictions on vessel operations. Responsible Entity: Environment Protection Authority.
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National Holy Quran Recitation Competition Guideline
This is a service used to apply for the 37th National Holy Quran Recitation Competition held by the National Centre for Holy Quran.
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Tobacco Vendor License
This service can be used to register and to obtain the mandatory License for wholesaling and retailing of tobacco products in the Maldives, in accordance with Law No. 15/2010 (Tobacco Control Act) and Regulation No. 2025/R-21 (General Regulations for Tobacco Control) The license is issued for a period of 5 (five) years. During the validity of the license, license holder may use this service to change/update existing information or cancellation of license.
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Tobacco Import License
This service can be used to register and to obtain the mandatory License for importing tobacco products to Maldives, in accordance with Law No. 15/2010 (Tobacco Control Act) and Regulation No. 2025/R-21 (General Regulations for Tobacco Control) The license is issued for a period of 5 (five) years. During the validity of the license, license holder may use this service to change/update existing information or cancellation of license.
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Tobacco Re-Export License
This service can be used to register and to obtain the mandatory License for re-exporting tobacco products from Maldives, in accordance with Law No. 15/2010 (Tobacco Control Act) and Regulation No. 2025/R-21 (General Regulations for Tobacco Control) The license is issued for a period of 5 (five) years. During the validity of the license, license holders may use this service to change/update existing information or cancellation of license.
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Tobacco New Product Registration
This service can be used to register Tobacco New Product Registration in accordance with Law No. 15/2010 (Tobacco Control Act) and Regulation No. 2025/R-21 (General Regulations for Tobacco Control).
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