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Maldivian Contract Staff — Hiring Nationals with Pension & MIRA Compliance
When to use the MV corridor track: Koshaaru pension, local contracts, and differences from foreign worker permits on Xpat.
7 min read · Updated 2026-05-22
MV corridor is not a foreign permit
Maldivian nationals hired on fixed-term resort or project contracts use local labour law, MIRA reporting, and Koshaaru pension — not the foreign worker Xpat permit track.
ATID marks these positions with the MV corridor flag for roster separation.
Koshaaru obligations
Register employees with Koshaaru, remit pension contributions on schedule, and mirror contract dates in the workforce module. Foreign worker pension rules do not apply; local pension rules do.
When to use MV vs foreign corridors
Use MV for roles you can fill locally at market salary. Use BD/LK/IN/NP/PH/ID when quota and occupation require foreign recruitment.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Maldivians need Xpat permits?
- No — they need compliant local contracts and pension registration.
- Can a Maldivian also hold a foreign hire role?
- Not applicable — nationality determines track.