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Work Permit Renewal in the Maldives — What Workers Should Know
Employers pay renewal fees; your role in medical re-tests and keeping passport copies current.
6 min read · Updated 2026-05-22
Your role in renewal
Employer pays fees — you cooperate with medical re-test and submit passport when HR requests for immigration update.
Never let permit expire
Expired permit = illegal stay. Remind HR 45 days before expiry if they have no automated calendar.
What changes on renewal
Insurance may need renewal certificate. Contract extension letter may attach to Xpat file. Salary change requires job order amendment before renewal if amount differs.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I renew myself?
- No — employer files on Xpat.
- Will I pay renewal fee?
- No — subsequent renewals are employer pass-through on ATID billing.