Visa routes from Maldives

Maldives to United Kingdom Skilled Worker visa

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.

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

Maldives to Canada Temporary work permit Visa

Maldives to Canada Temporary Work Permit

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.

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

Maldives to New Zealand Work visa

Maldives to New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa

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.

Timeline

80% within about 7 weeks after a complete application

Difficulty

Easy

Readiness

74%

Cost signal

NZD 1,540

Maldives to Australia Work visa

Maldives to Australia Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) — Core Skills Stream

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.

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