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Residency · AsiaThe Maldives Pearl Residence (Announced)
The Maldives Pearl Residence is a residence-by-investment program announced by the government in November 2025. Its April 2026 launch target passed, and no official launch had been confirmed when reviewed in October 2026.
- Investment from
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- Processing
- To confirm
- Family
- See the family rules
- Stay required
- To confirm
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- The Maldives Pearl Residence (Announced)Route to citizenshipNot a route to citizenship.
- What does your family invest?
- Not yet confirmed.
- What is additional?
- Information pending verification
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- Information pending verification
- Family inclusion
- Information pending verification
- Program status
- Announced — not yet accepting applications
Overview
In July 2025 the Maldives government engaged an international advisory firm to design a long-term residence program for foreign investors in luxury real estate. On 5 November 2025 the President's Office announced its name, The Maldives Pearl Residence, and local media reported an April 2026 launch target.
That date passed without a confirmed launch. In October 2026 the program was still listed as launching in the second half of 2026. Local media report that a dedicated law has been drafted but not yet passed, and in August 2026 parliament rejected a motion to suspend the program. Reported features include renewable five-year residence and no physical-presence requirement, but no official amounts have been published.
Citizenship is not part of the program; under the constitution only Muslims may become Maldivian citizens.
Path to citizenship
Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- You want a second passport: this residence does not lead to citizenship by itself.
- You need to apply soon: the program is not yet accepting applications.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- The Maldives Pearl Residence: announced residence by investment linked to real estate; no official launch confirmed.
- Minimum investment
- Not yet confirmed.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
The government has not yet published an application process for this programme.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Potential route to citizenship
- Not a route to citizenship.
- To be confirmed
- Residence requirements · Renewal requirements
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Announced — not yet accepting applications
- Official government authority
- Government of the Maldives
- To be confirmed
- Legal basis · Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for Maldives investor residence now?
Not as far as we could confirm. The Maldives Pearl Residence was announced in November 2025 with an April 2026 target, but no official launch, rules or amounts had been published when reviewed in October 2026.
Discuss Maldives with an advisor.
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