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Living, working and investing in the Maldives, made simple
Step-by-step guides on visas, business setup, taxes and island transport, written for expats, investors and travellers.
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Business & InvestmentCompany registration, foreign investment, licences and SME financeVisas & Work PermitsWork visas, business visas, residence, renewals and medicalsTax & MoneyGST and TGST, income tax, banking and sending money homeGetting AroundPublic ferries, speedboats, domestic flights and Malé–HulhumaléTravel & HolidaysWhen to go, what it costs, where to stay, diving and snorkellingLiving in the MaldivesRenting, healthcare, SIM cards, schools and local rules
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Tax & Money
Money in the Maldives for visitors: rufiyaa, US dollars, cards and ATMs
Do you need rufiyaa or dollars? How the exchange rate works, where to get cash, using cards at resorts and on local islands, and tips to avoid losing money on exchange.
Reviewed 19 October 2026
Visas & Work PermitsExtending a Maldives tourist visa: how it works and what happens if you overstay
Reviewed 17 October 2026
Business & InvestmentHow to open a guesthouse in the Maldives: licences, rules and first steps
Reviewed 15 October 2026
Travel & HolidaysThe best time to visit the Maldives: weather, seasons and prices month by month
Reviewed 13 October 2026
Business & Investment
