Resident Visas may be granted to:
- Foreign nationals legally married to Maldivian citizens;
- Eligible foreign investors under the Corporate Resident Visa.
- Foreign nationals who retain eligibility to reside in the Maldives following the dissolution of a marriage to a Maldivian citizen where they have a Maldivian child; and
- Foreign nationals whose Maldivian spouse has passed away and who remain eligible for residence under applicable laws and regulations.