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Government Opposes the Proposition of Resident Visa

Government Opposes the Proposition of Resident Visa

By Maldives Times 2 min read

The government has expressed its opposition towards the amendment to Immigration bills which stands for granting residence visas for foreigners making an investment above MVR 100,000, renting or leasing a residence for more than 10 years, or marrying a Maldivian, in the parliament. According to the Committee Chair, the amendments have been proposed by the […]

The Proposition of Introducing Resident Visa; What is the Catch?

The Proposition of Introducing Resident Visa; What is the Catch?

By Maldives Times 4 min read

Controversies have arisen after the President of People’s Majlis, Mohamed Nasheed, proposed the provision of resident visa for foreigners who live in a rented house in the Maldives for 10 years. A residence visa is a document or a card required in some regions, allowing a foreign national to reside in a country for a […]