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Foreign Vessel Cruise Permit
This service can be used to request a cruising permit for foreign vessels. The application should be made five days prior to the arrival of the vessel to the Maldives.
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Permit to Enter Fuvamulah Harbour
This service can be used to request for a permit to enter Fuvahmulah Harbour. Vessels can only approach the harbor with an approval from the harbor officials. Vessels should leave the harbor once the purpose of entry is completed and before 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 for a permit to give religious lectures, offer religious teachings and to teach books related to religion in mosques.
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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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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 License
A Project Licence required to commence project works under the Construction Contractor Regulation (Regulation no. 2019/R-1019) and to obtain quotas for specific projects.
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Import Material Quality Approval
This service provides the applicant with approval of the quality and standard of importing materials.
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Foundation System Approval
This service is to obtain approval for foundation systems as per Construction Regulation 2019/R-1004. This process ensures that the foundation would be laid out after evaluating potential environmental damages.
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Produced Material Quality Approval
This service provides the applicant with an approval to legally carry out the production of a specified construction material locally. When producing the specified materials locally, it is mandatory to confirm from the Ministry the quality and standard of the produced materials. This serves as an action of quality control and standardisation of these materials before they are used in construction works.
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Construction Industry Licensed Architect / Engineer Registration
This service allows the applicant to carry out the registration of practitioners, specify the responsibilities of the registered individual and carry out the classification of practitioners.
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Building Inspector Registration
This service is for the registration of individual professionals and technical personnel in the construction industry. The registration is based on academic qualification and experience (where applicable) as per Practitioner Regulation 2019/R-1010.
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Guest House Operating License
This service can be used to obtain a new operating licence for tourist guest house operations.
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Accident or Incident Reporting
This service is for reporting incidents that may have occurred at tourist establishments. Such incidents must be informed to the ministry within 1 hour of incident, followed by this application which must be submitted to the Ministry within 24 hours of the incident.
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Registration of Islands
This service allows you to register islands (reclaimed in lagoons and naturally formed) allocated for tourism purposes in the national registry of uninhabited islands.
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Boundary Demarcation of Resorts
This service allows the applicant to submit boundary demarcation, register and/or extend the boundary of islands leased for tourism purposes as per the regulation number: R-90/2023. The demarcation will go into effect once it is incorporated into the lease agreement for the island.
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Foreign Vessel Charter License
This service can be used by a foreign tourist vessel to obtain a Charter Licence. This licence will be issued to foreign vessels which have already obtained a cruising permit. Vessels engaged in commercial or private charters should obtain a charter licence to accommodate tourists in the Maldives.
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Ownership change to private land
This service can be used for transferring state-owned land's ownership to a citizen.
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Tour Guide Pass
This service can be used to obtain a tour guide pass to conduct tours for tourists. Tour guides should be registered with the Ministry prior to conducting tours for tourists.
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Reporting Complaints
This service can be used to report complaints related to food establishments.
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Tourist Establishment Master Plan Approval
This service can be used to obtain approval for conceptual drawings (master plan) of land (island/lagoon/plot of lands) designated for tourism purposes.
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Registration of Hotels
This service can be used to register a new tourist hotel.. Hotels under this service are defined as those that are developed on plots of land or islands leased for tourism development.
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Construction Permit
This service can be used to obtain an approval for detailed drawings and receive a construction permit from the Ministry.
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Tourism Related Environmental Complaints
This service is to lodge complaints related to environmental issues and boundary complaints at tourist establishments or properties. The ministry will investigate and take corrective measures based on the complaints received.
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Travel Agency Operating License
This service can be used to obtain a new operating licence for a travel agency operation. The application should be submitted at least one month before the commencement of operation.
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General Permit
This service can be used to obtain no objection letters for felling and removal of trees, temporary erosion mitigation measures, temporary mooring buoys or any other environment related activities.
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Permit to Conduct Events and Activities in Public Places
This service can be used to obtain a permit to conduct events and activities in public places.
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Tourist Vessel Operating License
This service can be used to obtain a new operating licence for registered tourist vessels. Applications should be submitted one month prior to the commencement of operations.
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Approval of land name
This service can be used to register a name for a property or building. The proposed name shouldn't contradict with Maldivian religion or culture.
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Mortgage Registration
This service can be used to register mortgages for tourist establishments.The mortgage should be registered within six months from the date of mortgage approval letter.
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Mortgage Approval
This service can be used for requesting an approval to mortgage tourist establishments. The Ministry’s approval is required before mortgaging.
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Tourist Establishment Work Plan Approval
This service can be used to obtain approval for work plans of new resort developments, redevelopment, or upgrading of existing resorts.
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Fire Drawing Approval
This service can be used to obtain an approval for fire system drawings.This is to ensure that the fire safety and suppression systems incorporated in the drawing contains adequate fire safety and fire prevention measures as per regulatory requirements.
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No Objection to Special Visa for Foreign Interns
This service can be used to request for a No-Objection Letter from the Ministry to acquire a special visa for foreign individuals to work as interns in the Maldives. The application should be submitted 30 days before the arrival of the intern in the Maldives.
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Resort Operating License
This service is to obtain a new operating license and renew an operating license for tourist resorts. The application must be submitted at least four weeks before license expiry or commencement of operation.
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Registering Symbolic Wedding Vows
This service can be used to apply for a registration certificate to hold symbolic weddings at a tourist facility. Symbolic weddings can be held in registered tourist facilities - tourist resort, hotel, guest house, homestay, tourist vessel, and yacht marina.
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Submission of Complaints
This service can be used by the public to submit complaints.
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Renovation Permit
This service can be used to obtain an approval for the installation of fixtures and and repairs on existing structures of operating tourist facilities. Maintenance work includes rethatching the roof, deck and roof repairs, painting, electrical repairs and other required maintenance works.
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Coastal Modification Approval
This service is to obtain approval to bring changes to the coastal environment of an island or a resort. Modification of jetties or over-water structures, harbour construction, beach nourishment, coastal protection measures, access channel dredging, dredging and reclamation can be applied.
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Item Donation Approval
This service can be used to apply for approval for individuals or organizations 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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Contractor Registration
This service is for local and foreign registered businesses to register as a contractor. This service can also be used to renew your registration, change or upgrade the category as per Regulation No: 2019/R-1019. The registration is valid for TWO years.
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Construction Industry Consultant Registration
This service can be used to apply for a consultant registration according to Guideline for Consultant’s Registration (2015). The consultant registration has a validity period of 1 year from issuance.
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Report Construction Issues
To report construction-related issues to relevant authorities for proper action.
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Case Submission to Appeals Committee
Individual or Companies can appeal cases regarding a misconduct by a construction-related party.
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Construction Industry Technical Association Registration
This service can be used for registration of technical associations related to the construction industry as per Construction Industry Technical Association Regulation (2019/R-1005).
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Sublease Approval
This service can be used to get approval to sublease a tourist establishment.
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Construction Industry General Practitioner Registration
This service is for the registration of individual professionals and technical personnel in the construction industry. The registration is based on academic qualification and experience (where applicable) as per Practitioner Regulation 2019/R-1010.
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Reporting of Dangerous Buildings
To report dangerous buildings to relevant authorities for proper action.
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Registration of Resorts
This service can be used to register a new resort with the Ministry. Resorts under this service are defined as those that are developed on plots of land or islands leased for tourism development.
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Registration of Resorts
This service can be used to register a new resort with the Ministry. Resorts under this service are defined as those that are developed on plots of land or islands leased for tourism development.
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Mobilization Permit
This service can be used to obtain permits for temporary structures required for mobilisation to begin the development of a resort. The permit is valid for a period of six months.
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Hotel Operating License
This service is to obtain a new operating license and renew an operating license for tourist hotel. The application must be submitted at least four weeks before license expiry or commencement of operation.
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Operating License for Dive Facility
This service can be used to obtain a new operating licence for dive facilities. Applications should be submitted at least one month prior to the commencement of operations.
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No Objection to Pre-opening
This service can be used to request 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
This service can be used to obtain an extension for the construction period granted for the development of tourist establishments. The construction period can be extended if the lessee cannot complete the development of the tourist establishment within the grace period.
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Construction Industry Structural / Architectural Checker Registration
This service is for the registration of Architectural & Structural checkers permitted to check and stamp drawings for Drawing Approval Permit. The registration is based on academic qualification and experience (where applicable) as per Practitioner Regulation 2019/R-1010. Â
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Lease Transfer
This service can be used to request for approval to transfer the lease rights of a tourist establishment to another party.
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Sublease Registration
This service can be used to register the sublease agreement with the Ministry.
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Business Visa & Corporate Resident Visa
Business Visa & Corporate Resident Visa
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Corporate Profile Sheet & Data Correction
Corporate Profile Sheet & Data Correction
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Role Delegation
Role Delegation
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Sole Proprietorship Registration & Changes
Sole Proprietorship Registration & Changes
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Company Due Diligence
Company Due Diligence
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Business Name, Business Activity & SME Classification
Business Name, Business Activity & SME Classification
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Seal, Logo, Trademark & Shipping Mark
Seal, Logo, Trademark & Shipping Mark
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Company Registration & Changes
Company Registration & Changes
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Company Liquidation & Restoration
Company Liquidation & Restoration
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Licenses & Duty Exemptions
Licenses & Duty Exemptions
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Local Authority Company Liquidation & Restoration
This service can be used by Local Authority Companies to request voluntary liquidation of a company from the portal.
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Local Authority Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
Local Authority Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
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Cooperative Society Registration & Changes
Cooperative Society Registration & Changes
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Cooperative Society Compliance Statement & Dissolution
Cooperative Society Compliance Statement & Dissolution
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Local Authority Company Registration (LACs) & Changes
Local Authority Company Registration (LACs) & Changes
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Partnership Share Charge
Partnership Share Charge
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Material Testing Laboratory Registration
This service provides the applicant with the legally necessary material testing laboratory registration which acts as a permit to conduct this testing process.
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Billboard Installation Permit
This service can be used to request for a permit to place billboards at specific locations in Fuvahmulah.
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Statistical Data Request
This service can be used by the general public to obtain statistical data from the Ministry that relates to tourism. If the request is for aggregate statistical data, the information will be made available. However, in accordance with the "Regulation on Collection of Data for the Collection of Tourism Statistics," information pertaining to individual establishments will not be provided.
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Construction of Shipyard permit
This service can be used to submit requests for authorization to build shipyards. If the permit runs out before the job is finished, a renewal application should be submitted five days in advance.
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Boundary Demarcation Related Services
This service can be used to check the boundary of the land and to demarcate the boundary upon court decision
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Land and Building Registration
This form can be used to apply for services related to registration of land and building
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Permit for Designated Smoking Area
This service can be used to obtain permit for a designated smoking area in food establishments in accordance with Tobacco Control Act (Law No. 15/2010) and Tobacco Free Public Places Regulation (R-41/2012). The permit will be valid for a period of one year.
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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 of obtaining a work permit. Additionally, you will receive details about the disease and treatment options.
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Land Survey Report Approval
This service can be used to register the area of the land (island, lagoon or plot of lands) allocated for tourism purposes. The rent of the tourist establishment is based on the land area.
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Duty Exemption
This service can be used to apply for an exemption of customs import duty payable for goods imported for the purpose of developing tourist establishments. Import duties are levied as per Export-Import Act No. 31/79.
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Building Use Permit
This service can be used to request for a permit to use buildings for a certain purpose other than living.
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Foreign Company Re-registration
Foreign Company Re-registration
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Name Reservation
This service can be used by individuals and entities for the reservation of names for business purposes. All approved names will be reserved for a period of 14 days. The expiration date will be seen on the application.
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Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
Company Share Transfer & Share Charge
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Request to Convene Company EGM
This service can be used to request the Registrar of Companies to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting.
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Issuance of Road Permit
This service can be used for acquiring a permit to close a road for construction-related activities such as excavation.
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Partnership Registration & Changes
Partnership Registration & Changes
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Partnership Dissolution
This service can be used by registered Partnerships to submit a Partnership Liquidation Request through the Business Portal. This process may vary depending on the winding up clauses of the partnership agreement
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Work Permit Updates
Work Permit Updates
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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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Migrant Health Assessment
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Driving License V6 Guidelines
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