The Foreign Ministry in its press statement noted that this decision by the Sri Lankan Government will address the visa challenges that were faced by Maldivians in the past.
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In a press statement published on 05 August 2025, the Maldives' Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Sri Lankan government has decided to issue medical and spousal visas for Maldivians married to Sri Lankan citizens for one year.
This is a notable measure taken by the Sri Lankan Government that will be highly welcomed by the Maldives, as Sri Lanka is a country that a large number of Maldivians either migrate to or travel to for various reasons, including medical and educational purposes. Out of these, a good number of Maldivian citizens have also made Sri Lanka their home away from home, often settling down in the country. The Foreign Ministry in its press statement noted that this decision by the Sri Lankan Government will address the visa challenges that were faced by Maldivians in the past.
With this, the Foreign Ministry has advised visa applicants to stay observant throughout their appliaction process to ensure no errors are made.
Visa applicants are advised to pay particular attention to completing the required documentation with their application, specifically, the required documentation for security clearance. The Government of Sri Lanka has advised the applicant to be vigilant if any issues are identified in the security clearance record of the visa applicant, as it may result in negative consequences such as revocation of the visa,
This development by Sri Lanka to Issue One-Year Medical and Spousal Visas for Maldivians expected to ease the lives of many Maldivians residing in or frequently traveling to Sri Lanka, strengthening the long-standing people-to-people ties between the two countries. The Foreign Ministry has expressed appreciation for the decision and urged applicants to carefully follow all visa requirements to ensure a smooth process.
