Virtual work permit cards to be issued for expatriates

The Economic Ministry of the Maldives has decided to issue virtual work permit cards for expatriates in the Maldives, replacing the physical cards previously issued after the implementation of the regulation regarding expatriate workers in the Maldives. 

The Ministry today stated that it was working on starting to issue these virtual cards which will bring a lot of conveniences and also cut costs. Arrangements have been made so that expatriates can receive these cards and use them in addition to the physical cards.

Those who request a physical card after the application process for the work permit can do so by emailing the Ministry at [email protected].

They will then receive their physical card within three days while the virtual card will be available through the Xpat online system within 48 hours of the completion of the application procedure. 

The validity of the card and the validity period can be easily chacked by scanning the QR code on both cards, according to the Ministry.