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Regulatory Reform Update of Business Visa Regulation, effective date 25th August 2021

The article announces a reformed Business Visa Regulation for the Maldives effective 25 August 2021. It describes the visa as a temporary multiple-entry visa for stays up to 90 days in a 12-month period, notes a standard processing time of 5 to 10 days, and states that applications are made through an online business portal requiring an eFaas account.

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  • up to 90 days in a 12-month period Maximum stay permitted on a Business Visa Ministry of Economic Development & Trade Business Visa is a temporary multiple-entry visa issued to any foreigner intending to remain in the Maldives up to 90 days in a 12-month period for business purposes.

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  • 5 to 10 days Standard processing time for Business Visa Ministry of Economic Development & Trade Standard processing time for Business Visa is 5 to 10 days.

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