All Guidelines

All Guidelines

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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