Maldives visa hub
UK Visa from Maldives
Planning a UK visa from Maldives? Compare student, work, and visit visa pathways from Maldives to UK — including costs, required documents, processing times, common refusal risks, and official immigration sources.
Visa options
Compare UK visa types
Student visa
High scrutiny · Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
A detailed route for applicants from Maldives planning full-time study in United Kingdom. It covers institution verification, admission evidence, financial preparation, language and academic records, health and character checks, application submission, travel planning, and post-arrival compliance. The route should remain unpublished until current official fees, maintenance requirements, local submission arrangements, and origin-specific evidence rules are verified.
Status
published
Readiness
55%
Work visa
High · GOV.UK states applicants outside the UK usually get a decision within 3 weeks after applying online, proving identity, and providing documents; fees and IHS depend on job, length, and circumstances.
UK Skilled Worker route for Maldivian applicants with a job offer from a Home Office-approved sponsor. The applicant needs a Certificate of Sponsorship, eligible occupation, salary compliance, English at the required level, funds unless certified/exempt, and payment of visa/IHS charges.
Status
published
Readiness
72%
Visit visa
Medium · The earliest application date is 3 months before travel; the standard 6-month visitor visa costs GBP 135.
A UK Standard Visitor route for Maldivian travellers visiting for tourism, family/friends, short study, permitted business activities or other allowed visitor purposes for usually up to 6 months.
Status
published
Readiness
Under review
UK visa cost overview
Cost ranges come from published route cost summaries where available.
Student visa
Official fees
GBP 11,097–14,319
Preparation costs
GBP 1,800–3,500
Proof of funds
GBP 10,539
Confidence: High
Work visa
Official fees
GBP 819–1,865
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Proof of funds
GBP 1,270
Confidence: High
Visit visa
Official fees
GBP 135
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
Skilled Worker visa
GOV.UK states applicants outside the UK usually get a decision within 3 weeks after applying online, proving identity, and providing documents; fees and IHS depend on job, length, and circumstances.
Student visa
Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.
visit
The earliest application date is 3 months before travel; the standard 6-month visitor visa costs GBP 135.
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 UK visa types can Maldivian applicants compare?
VisaPathways currently publishes Maldives to UK guidance for student visa, work visa, visit visa routes. Each route page includes documents, costs, processing time, and official sources.
How long does a UK visa from Maldives usually take?
Student visa: Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance. Work visa: GOV.UK states applicants outside the UK usually get a decision within 3 weeks after applying online, proving identity, and providing documents; fees and IHS depend on job, length, and circumstances. Visit visa: The earliest application date is 3 months before travel; the standard 6-month visitor visa costs GBP 135.
What documents are commonly required for a UK 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 UK 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