Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology of the Maldives is responsible for internal peace, security, law and order, including oversight of the police, immigration, and foreign labor. The Ministry's mission is to ensure community safety, uphold the rule of law, and rehabilitate and reintegrate offenders while respecting human rights, aiming for a secure and united Maldives.
All Services
All Services
Employment Agency License
Register a new employment agency or renew an existing one to obtain or maintain a valid employment agency license required to recruit and place foreign workers.
Work Permit Deposit Services
Manage the security deposits associated with work permits, including lodging, viewing, and requesting the refund or release of deposits.
Regularization Verification
Regularization Verification
Domestic Quota Pool
Request and manage worker quota allocations from the domestic quota pool for hiring foreign workers in domestic/household categories.
Work Permit Related Service Providers
For medical and insurance service providers to register and be approved as authorised work-permit service providers (e.g. medical checks and insurance) for foreign workers.
Worksite Registration & Updates
Register a new worksite or update the details of an existing one, linking foreign workers and quotas to an approved physical work location.
Xpat Account Relation - Deactivation
Deactivate an Xpat account relationship, withdrawing an individual's or representative's authority to manage an employer's work permits in the system.
Xpat Account Relation - Activation
Activate an Xpat account relationship so an authorised individual or representative can manage an employer's work permits. Applies to individuals, companies, partnerships, and foreign companies.