Maldives golden visa, a real estate-linked investor visa for foreigners, could be launched soon. The Maldives government has partnered with Henley & Partners to launch its first residence by investment program, providing high-net-worth individuals an opportunity to be a part of the first-ever real estate-linked investor visa.
Maldives golden visa will be the nation’s first-ever residence by investment program. This groundbreaking collaboration supports President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s Vision 2040, which aims to transform the Maldives into a fully developed, resilient, and diversified economy.
Both parties have insisted that a rigorous due diligence framework will ensure the program attracts only qualified and reputable applicants, protecting national security and legal integrity.
Final visa and residency approvals will remain under the sovereign discretion of the Government of the Maldives, with robust mechanisms in place to safeguard the country’s international standing and reputation.
Henley & Partners will work closely with the government to build an investor visa framework specifically linked to real estate acquisition, drawing on its decades of experience as the global leader in residence and citizenship by investment.
Mohamed Saeed, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, speaking at the sidelines of the signing ceremony, which was held at the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum 2025 on Sentosa Island in Singapore, said, “The Maldives has long been a world-class destination for travelers. With this program, we aim to extend that legacy to discerning global investors who see value in our people, our potential, and our future. This partnership with Henley & Partners reflects our confidence in aligning with reputable global players to achieve economic diversification and national resilience under President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s visionary leadership and Vision 2040 targets.”
Recognized globally as one of the world’s most iconic luxury destinations, the Maldives intends to offer discerning global investors a unique opportunity to establish long-term residence in what is often described as a tropical paradise, comprising of 1,190 Coral Islands each surrounded by crystal-blue lagoons and grouped in a double chain of 27 atolls and spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometers.
Philippe Amarante, Managing Partner and Head of Government Advisory EMEA at Henley & Partners, told guests attending the ceremony that the new investment migration program will capitalize on the country’s world-class real estate offerings.”
“Real estate-linked investment migration offers far more than property ownership — it provides greater optionality, enhanced security, and opportunities for geographic diversification and capital growth.
Premium developments deliver strong rental yields, high resale prospects, and tax advantages, while expanding global mobility and enhancing quality of life. Amid global uncertainty, real estate remains a cornerstone of wealth creation and stability, offering true prosperity and freedom of movement.
With state-of-the-art properties, exceptional privacy, and long-term residence opportunities, the Maldives is ideally positioned to secure its economic future while preserving its unique natural and cultural heritage,” added Amarante.
The new residence by investment program is set to become a vital pillar in the Maldives’ strategy to diversify beyond traditional tourism revenues.
By attracting responsible, high-quality foreign investment through real estate acquisition, the program will stimulate growth across sectors such as hospitality, infrastructure, and services.
Importantly, real estate investment by ultra-high-net-worth individuals often serves as a first step toward deeper economic engagement and longer-term commitments, positioning the program as a driver of sustained economic growth, job creation, and broad socioeconomic benefits for Maldivians.