Visa routes from Maldives

Timeline

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.

Difficulty

High

Readiness

72%

Cost signal

GBP 819–1,865

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.

Open pathway

Timeline

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.

Difficulty

High

Readiness

67%

Cost signal

CAD 240–340

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.

Open pathway

Timeline

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.

Difficulty

Medium

Readiness

69%

Cost signal

CAD 185

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.

Open pathway

Timeline

The earliest application date is 3 months before travel; the standard 6-month visitor visa costs GBP 135.

Difficulty

Medium

Readiness

Under review

Cost signal

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.

Open pathway

Timeline

Apply online before travel; biometrics and country-specific processing can affect timing.

Difficulty

Medium

Readiness

Under review

Cost signal

CAD 150–235

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.

Open pathway

Timeline

80% within about 7 weeks after a complete application

Difficulty

Easy

Readiness

74%

Cost signal

NZD 1,540

For Maldivian workers offered full-time employment by a New Zealand accredited employer with an approved job check. The employer sends the applicant a unique link to the AEWV application.

Open pathway

Timeline

Employer sponsorship, nomination and visa assessment are separate stages. Current processing times vary by stream, completeness, health/character checks and case complexity.

Difficulty

High scrutiny

Readiness

54%

Cost signal

AUD 3,210–3,271

A detailed for applicants from Maldives seeking employer-sponsored skilled work in Australia through the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), Core Skills stream. It covers sponsor and nomination checks, occupation and contract evidence, relevant work experience, English, health, character, biometrics, costs, workplace rights, travel and arrival compliance.

Open pathway

Timeline

Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.

Difficulty

High scrutiny

Readiness

55%

Cost signal

AUD 31,710

A detailed route for applicants from Maldives planning full-time study in Australia. 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.

Open pathway

Timeline

Timing depends on official appointments, evidence preparation, third-party checks, and current government processing guidance.

Difficulty

High scrutiny

Readiness

55%

Cost signal

GBP 11,097–14,319

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.

Open pathway

Timeline

Plan for admission, tuition arrangements, financial proof, health checks, online processing, and complex long-distance travel.

Difficulty

High scrutiny

Readiness

45%

Cost signal

NZD 20,850

A detailed route for Maldivian applicants seeking full-time study in New Zealand. It covers provider eligibility, offer of place, tuition and living-cost evidence, sponsor documentation, bona fide student assessment, health and character requirements, online application, travel, and post-arrival visa compliance. Current financial and work-condition rules should be verified before publication.

Open pathway