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Maldives Immigration

Dependent
Visa

A Dependent Visa is granted to immediate family members of foreign nationals working in the Maldives under a professional category of Work Visa. It allows spouses, children (below 18 years old), or parents to stay in the Maldives legally as dependents of the main visa holder.

Dependent Visa illustration

Dependent Requirements and Process

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Before Arrival (First-Time Entry)

  • Before your family travels, you need to submit a Sponsorship Declaration through the IMUGA portal.
  • Make sure to apply at least 7 working days before arrival.
  • Once they arrive on approved sponsorship, you can apply for the Dependent Visa.

Documents Required

• Application Form (IM20)
• Passport-size photo (as per the standard)
• Passport copy (biodata page)
• Copy of your Work Permit or Work Visa
• Last arrival stamp (for new applicants)
• Last visa page (for renewals)
• Proof of relationship, such as birth or marriage certificate in English
• Medical report
• Expatriate health insurance &
• Any other documents, if needed


How to Apply

  1. Visit imuga.immigration.gov.mv
  2. Select "Visa"
  3. Sign in to the IMUGA portal
  4. Click "Apply for a Visa"
  5. Complete the prerequisite field to confirm whether you are currently in the Maldives
  6. Select visa type: "Dependent Visa" and choose the appropriate reason/subtype
  7. Fill in the application details
  8. Attach required documents
  9. Review and submit the application

    Once the application is approved, the eVisa will be viewed and downloaded through the IMUGA Portal.

Fees

  • Visa fee: MVR 750

Important Notes


  • When applying for Sponsorship Declaration, the stated purpose must be to bring in a dependent in order to qualify for a Dependent Visa.

updated: 06/09/2026