The government is building the infrastructure. We need someone who knows the ground.
The Maldives is creating a Remote Worker Visa. Fibre broadband now reaches every inhabited island. Foreign investment in guesthouses is open for the first time. The policy environment has never been more aligned with a platform like this — but the 49% foreign ownership cap means it only works with a local partner.
The policy tailwinds are extraordinary
The government is finalising a visa specifically for remote workers — and has stated they are 'well suited to stay in guesthouses on inhabited islands.'
Dhiraagu completed fibre-to-the-home on every inhabited island in January 2025. Remote work from local islands is now viable.
The Foreign Investment Act (2024) opened the guesthouse sector to foreign investors for the first time — with a 49% cap. Local partnership is mandatory.
President Muizzu has designated 2027 as Visit Maldives Year with a $6B tourism revenue target and the Maldives hosting ITB Berlin.
What we need in a partner
Deep Maldives Network
Established relationships with guesthouse owners, island councils, and tourism operators across inhabited islands.
Regulatory Fluency
Understanding of the 16th Amendment, guesthouse licensing, homestay regulations, and the legal framework for medium-stay accommodation.
Host Relationships
Ability to negotiate monthly pricing agreements and establish trust-based partnerships with property owners.
Strategic Co-Creation
A seat at the table in shaping how the Maldives positions itself for long-stay visitors. Not a supplier role — a co-creation role.
What we bring
- ✓Full technology platform — built and ready for launch
- ✓Proprietary Liveability Score engine for every property
- ✓108 guesthouses researched across 3 launch islands
- ✓Exact-match domain: liveinmaldives.com
- ✓Brand identity and design system
- ✓Digital marketing infrastructure and SEO strategy
- ✓Operational playbooks for host onboarding
- ✓Payment and booking infrastructure (Stripe)
Why the timing matters
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