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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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