🇲🇻 Maldives Immigration & Ministry of Homeland Security
Maldives Expatriate Quota & Work Permit Calculator
Determine official government levies for foreign employees: monthly work permit fees (MVR 350), quota slots (MVR 2,000/yr), repatriation security deposits, and health insurance.
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Expatriate Staffing Parameters
Total Employer Statutory Commitment
MVR 15,400.00
Monthly Recurring: MVR 516.67 / worker
Statutory Fee Schedule
| Work Permit Fees (MVR 350/mo) | MVR 4,200.00 |
| Quota Fees (MVR 2,000/yr prorated) | MVR 2,000.00 |
| Refundable Repatriation Deposit | MVR 8,000.00 |
| Mandatory Medical Insurance | MVR 1,200.00 |
| Total First Year Outlay | MVR 15,400.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the monthly Work Permit Fee for expatriates in Maldives? ▼
Employers must pay a statutory fee of MVR 350 per month for each active expatriate work permit under Maldives Immigration and Homeland Security regulations.
How much is the annual Quota Fee in Maldives? ▼
A Quota Fee of MVR 2,000 per allocated slot per year (equivalent to approx. MVR 166.67 per month) is charged to employers maintaining expatriate worker quotas.
How is the expatriate security deposit calculated? ▼
Maldives Immigration requires an upfront refundable repatriation security deposit determined by the worker's country of nationality (e.g. Bangladesh: MVR 8,000, India: MVR 5,000, Sri Lanka: MVR 6,000, Philippines: MVR 9,000, Other: MVR 12,000).
Is medical insurance mandatory for foreign workers? ▼
Yes, employers must purchase an annual statutory expatriate health insurance policy (typically MVR 1,000 to MVR 1,500) through Allied Insurance or other authorized national providers.
Can an employer sponsor foreign workers without an approved quota? ▼
No, employers must first apply for and secure an approved quota allocation from the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology before a work permit can be issued.