Maldives visa hub
Canada Visa from Maldives
Planning a Canada visa from Maldives? Compare student, work, and visit visa pathways from Maldives to Canada — including costs, required documents, processing times, common refusal risks, and official immigration sources.
Visa options
Compare Canada visa types
Student visa
Medium · Apply online before travel; biometrics and country-specific processing can affect timing.
A Canada study permit route for Maldivian applicants accepted by a designated learning institution, with PAL/TAL or CAQ where required and proof of funds for tuition, living expenses and return transportation.
Status
published
Readiness
Under review
Work visa
High · Most work permits are applied for online from outside Canada; the applicant pays processing and biometrics fees, follows document instructions, and gives biometrics after receiving the biometric instruction letter if required.
Canada temporary work route for Maldivian applicants who have a Canadian job offer and qualify for an employer-specific work permit or another eligible work-permit category. The employer may need a positive LMIA or may need to submit an LMIA-exempt offer of employment depending on the job.
Status
published
Readiness
67%
Visit visa
Medium · IRCC visitor applications are filed online; first-time temporary resident applicants normally give biometrics after the biometric instruction letter and usually have 30 days to complete them.
Canada visitor route for Maldivian citizens travelling temporarily for tourism, family visit, business visitor activities, or short stays. The route is built around online application, fee payment, biometrics where required, passport submission after approval, and final border examination on arrival.
Status
published
Readiness
69%
Canada visa cost overview
Cost ranges come from published route cost summaries where available.
Student visa
Official fees
CAD 150–235
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Proof of funds
CAD 22,895
Confidence: High
Work visa
Official fees
CAD 240–340
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Proof of funds
Not calculated
Confidence: High
Visit visa
Official fees
CAD 185
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Proof of funds
Not calculated
Confidence: High
Documents overview
Open individual route pages below for published document checklists.
Processing time overview
student
Apply online before travel; biometrics and country-specific processing can affect timing.
Temporary work permit
Most work permits are applied for online from outside Canada; the applicant pays processing and biometrics fees, follows document instructions, and gives biometrics after receiving the biometric instruction letter if required.
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa)
IRCC visitor applications are filed online; first-time temporary resident applicants normally give biometrics after the biometric instruction letter and usually have 30 days to complete them.
Information freshness
- Last reviewed
- 10 July 2026
- Routes included
- 3
- Official sources
- Verified
This hub is generated from published VisaPathways route data and official-source checks.
Frequently asked questions
What Canada visa types can Maldivian applicants compare?
VisaPathways currently publishes Maldives to Canada guidance for student visa, work visa, visit visa routes. Each route page includes documents, costs, processing time, and official sources.
How long does a Canada visa from Maldives usually take?
Student visa: Apply online before travel; biometrics and country-specific processing can affect timing. Work visa: Most work permits are applied for online from outside Canada; the applicant pays processing and biometrics fees, follows document instructions, and gives biometrics after receiving the biometric instruction letter if required. Visit visa: IRCC visitor applications are filed online; first-time temporary resident applicants normally give biometrics after the biometric instruction letter and usually have 30 days to complete them.
What documents are commonly required for a Canada visa from Maldives?
Document requirements depend on the visa type. Open the relevant route page for the published checklist, including identity, financial, employment, and insurance documents where applicable.
What are common refusal risks for Canada visas from Maldives?
Refusal risks depend on visa type, funds, documents, and travel history. Compare the route pages below for published risk indicators and warnings.
Main routes