All Guidelines

All Guidelines

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.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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.

Health Protection Agency

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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.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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Import Material Quality Approval

This service provides the applicant with approval of the quality and standard of importing materials.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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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.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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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.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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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.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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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.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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Guest House Operating License

This service can be used to obtain a new operating licence for tourist guest house operations.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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Ownership change to private land

This service can be used for transferring state-owned land's ownership to a citizen.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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Reporting Complaints

This service can be used to report complaints related to food establishments.

Health Protection Agency

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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Submission of Complaints

This service can be used by the public to submit complaints.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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Garage Permit for Vehicles

This service can be used to register four-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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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.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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Report Construction Issues

To report construction-related issues to relevant authorities for proper action.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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Case Submission to Appeals Committee

Individual or Companies can appeal cases regarding a misconduct by a construction-related party.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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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).

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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Sublease Approval

This service can be used to get approval to sublease a tourist establishment.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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Reporting of Dangerous Buildings

To report dangerous buildings to relevant authorities for proper action.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.  

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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Sublease Registration

This service can be used to register the sublease agreement with the Ministry.

Ministry of Tourism

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Business Visa & Corporate Resident Visa

Business Visa & Corporate Resident Visa

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Corporate Profile Sheet & Data Correction

Corporate Profile Sheet & Data Correction

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Role Delegation

Role Delegation

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Sole Proprietorship Registration & Changes

Sole Proprietorship Registration & Changes

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Company Due Diligence

Company Due Diligence

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Business Name, Business Activity & SME Classification

Business Name, Business Activity & SME Classification

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Seal, Logo, Trademark & Shipping Mark

Seal, Logo, Trademark & Shipping Mark

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Company Registration & Changes

Company Registration & Changes

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Company Liquidation & Restoration

Company Liquidation & Restoration

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Licenses & Duty Exemptions

Licenses & Duty Exemptions

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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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.

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Local Authority Company Share Transfer & Share Charge

Local Authority Company Share Transfer & Share Charge

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Cooperative Society Registration & Changes

Cooperative Society Registration & Changes

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Cooperative Society Compliance Statement & Dissolution

Cooperative Society Compliance Statement & Dissolution

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Local Authority Company Registration (LACs) & Changes

Local Authority Company Registration (LACs) & Changes

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Partnership Share Charge

Partnership Share Charge

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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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.

Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure.

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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.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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

Fuvahmulah City Council

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Land and Building Registration

This form can be used to apply for services related to registration of land and building

Fuvahmulah City Council

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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.

Health Protection Agency

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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.

Health Protection Agency

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Ministry of Tourism

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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.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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Foreign Company Re-registration

Foreign Company Re-registration

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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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.

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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Company Share Transfer & Share Charge

Company Share Transfer & Share Charge

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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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.

Maldives EmblemMinistry of Economic Development

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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.

Fuvahmulah City Council

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