Is it easy to get job in Maldives?

it means this country has tendency to accommodate the foreign talent. Keeping the above statement in mind as generally many expats think maldives is very easy as no visa required for any nationality and try to come here for the sake of job search, sometimes it work, but some times it doesn’t.

What is the most common job in Maldives?

Nowadays, the mixed economy of the Maldives is based on the principal activities of tourism, fishing and shipping.

• Tourism is the largest industry in the Maldives, accounting for 28\% of GDP and more than 60\% of the Maldives’ foreign exchange receipts.
• Fishing is the second leading sector in the Maldives.

Can I live and work in Maldives?

The majority of expats in the Maldives who work and live at the resort can likely live in the neighboring local islands. The resort will then have a shuttle boat taking staff in and out of the island. Some expats even rent their own place outside the resort by themselves.

What jobs do people have in the Maldives?

Maldivian locals and foreign nationals who are seeking employment can find opportunities in the major industries which include tourism, fish processing and shipping. Other industries that can also offer job positions are boat building, coconut processing, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining.

What is a good salary in Maldives?

Employees in Maldives earn an average of ₹20lakhs, mostly ranging from ₹10lakhs per year to ₹46lakhs per year based on 33 profiles.

What is the working hours in Maldives?

Working Hours The standard work period in the Maldives is 48 hours a week with one day off per week, which is commonly Friday. Employees cannot be required to work more than six consecutive days in a week without being given 24 hours of consecutive rest.

Is smoking allowed in Maldives?

The law prohibits smoking in most workplaces and public places. The law permits smoking in designated smoking areas in non-air-conditioned teashops, restaurants, cafés and other food and beverage outlets. The law prohibits smoking in public transport vehicles or vessels and public transport facilities.

Why work in the Maldives?

Reason 1: there are no shopping malls close by, reason 2: there is no wage tax – so no money will be cut from your salary, reason 3: accommodation and food is (almost everywhere in Maldives) provided by your employee, reason 4: you will not have to pay for your next summer holidays as you will be fed up with sun, sand and summer.

Can I work in the Maldives with a tourist visa?

Although a tourist visa allows foreigners to enter the country, it does not permit work. You, as an employer, will need to submit documents to the Maldives Immigration (MI) Department to obtain a work permit in the Maldives for each employee. Once approved, your employees can enter the country and also secure a resident visa.

How to stay safe in the Maldives?

Be focused on your work and do not get involved by any means into local matters like politics or other sensitive issues. Try not to wander outside during odd hours. Alcohol is banned in all the inhabitted island in the Maldives,so be careful.

Is there such a thing as a picnic island in Maldives?

It is somehow logically accepted that if you live and work in Maldives, sooner or later someone will take you to a picnic island. Picnic island is a synonym for an uninhabited island where you have fun! My favorite one was the one where I was the only girl with some great, funny and happy Maldivian/Indian/Srilankan/Bangladesh colleagues.