Laws or requirements on moving to Malé permanently

ashiri Member

Member since 10 January 2012

ashiriMember10 January 2012 08:14:08

Is there any laws or requirements on moving to Malé permanently from another country?

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Armand ViP

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ArmandViP10 January 2012 09:36:48

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Hi and welcome to the forum ashiri!

Could you tell us a bit more about your moving project? It may depend on what you intend to do there.

Regards
Armand

ashiri Member

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ashiriMember10 January 2012 13:05:32

Buy an apartment, if that's possible? Otherwise rent an apartment. And then work with my art there.

Armand ViP

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ArmandViP11 January 2012 04:25:55

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Have you tried browsing the Maldives forum?
This thread could help for example: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=128226

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Armand

mooch Serial expat

Member since 19 June 2011

moochSerial expat11 January 2012 13:13:31

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hi Ashiri,

thank you for your interest in maldives, firstly, to your question of moving permanently to maldives, this is possible only if you get married to a maldivian, otherwise you will need a work visa.

and foreigners cannot buy properties in maldives, but you can rent one for a maximum of 50 years, and have two contracts from the owner for 50 years each. hence you will have the place for 100 years.

still you will need to obtain a work visa ( permit) from the authorities.

cheers
mooch

ashiri Member

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ashiriMember11 January 2012 19:50:26

OK, thanks for your help.

Mohammed salim Member

Member since 14 June 2013

Mohammed salimMember05 November 2017 11:08:07

Hi Mooch.
I am a professional Photographer.
Do you think there are opportunities for to work there as freelancer video film maker and photography.
I am already married with 2 grownup kids.
I am not investor.
I am used to operating from home.

I hope I get reply from you.

Salim