Maldives Pearl Residence

Maldives · Asia-Pacific

Golden Visa / ResidencyPermanent residencyOpenRetirees / lifestyle

Min investment: $250,000
Time to status: Launching H1 2026; 5-yr renewable permit
Path to citizenship: None (Maldives citizenship restricted to Muslims)
Residency requirement: Maintain qualifying pre-approved real estate
Visa-free destinations: Not specified
Dual citizenship allowed: N/A (residency)

Notes for Chinese applicants

New 'Pearl Residence' PR program launching H1 2026 (register interest stage as of mid-2026). Terms still emerging. Tropical, tax-neutral lifestyle destination.

About Maldives

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: High
Climate: Tropical
China relations: Strong ties / BRI partner

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