In this section we will be answering the most
Frequently Asked Questions ?
Q. What are the Advantages / Benefits of working in Maldives ?
- Relaxing working environment , fascinating natural surroundings.
- Less work load , islands are not over populated.
- Fair work life balance , stress free.
- Plenty of time to study for a degree such as PLAB , MRCP ..etc.
- Good saving opportunity , relatively reasonable cost of living in Islands.
- No Racism , freedom of religious practice .
- Safe Touristic destination .
- Tax free salary.
- Health Insurance for the candidates.
- Health insurance for the family on hospital admissions.
- Free education for your children ( UK curriculums ).
- Work permit holders & their families are offered:
decent discounts on domestic flights & recreational facilities ( resorts ).
Q. What's the application Process through Doctors For Maldives ?
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◾Send us all Required documents 📌
◾once a suitable vacancy is announced we will submit your documents
◾If shortlisted by MOH , you'll be informed about Skype interview panel
◾if you pass the interview successfully , you'll be informed
◾Medical Council will review your documents ( about 14 - 30 days )
◾if Medical Council approves your Documents , MOH will issue a Job Offer
◾You need to send us a Signed Job Offer along with other documents required for visa application
◾Maldives Immigration Department issues your EA ( Employment approval = Work Permit = Electronic E-Visa )
◾you need to coordinate your arrival date with MOH
Q. What are the required documents for Visa Application ?
1▪ Signed offer with finger print
2▪ Passport colored Bio data page
3▪ photo ( formal white background )
4▪ CV
5▪ Degree Certificate ( MBBS / MSc )
6▪ Medical Checkup ( valid 45 days ) ( before arrival )
7▪ Police clearance ( valid 3 months )
Q. How Long does the process usually take ?
No guarantees , but arrival usually takes between 1-2 months from a successful interview
Q. Are there fixed Annual dates for vacancies announcements ?
No , it depends on the available posts.
Q. Is there a Licensing Exam to practice in Maldives ?
- Candidates holding a permanent registration from India , Pakistan , Nepal , Bangladesh are legible.
- All Universities from India , Pakistan , Nepal , Bangladesh are accepted.
- Consultants : only Skype Interview prior arrival
- Medical Officers :
✔ Prior to arrival : Skype Interview ,
✔ Upon arrival : You’ll be granted a provisional / Temporary License for 1 year
✔ You have to sit the MMDC exam during 6 months of employment
✔ Download the MMDC Licensing Exam Guide .PDF📕
✔ You cannot renew your MMDC license after 1 year is over without passing the Exam
✔ Exam costs 3000 mvr .
✔ Exam Dates are usually posted on MMDC Facebook Page📎 , MMDC website📎
Q. What certificates allow me to work as a Consultant ?
Usually a post-Graduate degree with 3 or more years duration of clinical studying ( MSc , FCPS ..)
The following Certificates DO NOT allow you to register as a consultant at MMDC :
Diploma ( 1-2 years ) , Egyptian Fellowship , Arab Board , any Degree from a non listed University - Irish Colleges Membership , UK Royal College Membership ,European Diploma
-refer to the Required Documents 📌section
https://medrecmv.wixsite.com/doctorsformaldives/required-documents
Q. Can I apply after doing my House Officer Internship year Directly ?
-Medical & Dental Officer posts are very competitive recently
- we do not promise or guarantee a job - no honest person can
-your part is to send full documents exactly as required , along with filled forms
& wait for as long as it takes
- vacancies are opened usually for a week , ready candidates with full documents forwarded to us stand higher chances as we have them already listed in our database
-Validity of Good standing certificate & Police clearance is 3 months from issuance ( no matter the validity might be written on the certificate 6 months - should be valid upon submission of application & upon arrival )
- no specific timings for announcements , stay tuned to our social media platforms to know the updates
- as per June 2023 we have decided not to take documents from candidates with less than 5 years experience post internship compulsory year - we have noticed recently more years of experience are required .
- we do not take medical officers couples as we do not guarantee a job for both of them.
-you might need to wait for more than a year just to get shortlisted for an interview .
Q. If a Married couple of doctors apply , can we be both placed together ?
- we do not take couple doctors as we do not guarantee a job for both of them at the same time
if you ever get lucky , you'll have to comply with MOH / Employer deputation / Transfer
according to MOH priorities.
Q. When do I get to know which Hospital / Island am I assigned to ?
Unless we state clearly that it's an opportunity at a specific hospital ( IGMH , HMH , KRH ..etc)
You DO NOT get to know / choose the hospital under Ministry of Health , Maldives.
Until you arrive in Maldives & sign your contract at MOH
MOH will assign you to the designated island according to their priorities.
Q. What about the Interview ?
Once we apply , Employers/ MOH review your credentials.
Shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for an interview panel.
Interviews are held online via Skype / Google meet … etc.
- Download our simple GUIDE to the Interview PDF📘 here.
Q. Who has higher chances of being hired ?
1- Experience years after Graduate / Post Graduate Degree
2- Experience Overseas
3- Presentable Resume including Training courses / workshops
Q. Are there Any Age Restrictions?
- Candidates are supposed to be medically fit to practice.
- recently MOH asked medical officers age limit to be 45 years old.
- according to Immigration department you should be younger than the age of 64 years old.
Q. What are the Contract Details ?
🚩 Download a CONSULTANT JOB OFFER SAMPLE 📘
🚩 Download a MEDICAL OFFICER JOB OFFER SAMPLE 📘
Q. What about the Remuneration package offered ?
- Government Pay Scale is fixed
- Regardless of how many years of Experience all candidates are offered Grade 1 posts
- You are not allowed to practice in Private sector while working for Governmental hospitals
- ZERO TAX income.
- While Bank rate is ( 1 usd = 15.4 mvr ) Market exchange rate can vary, please check that before conversion.
- Consultants Salary Approx. (53,000 mvr + possible 3,000 mvr for overtime ) including allowances ( you pay for rent ) .
- Some specialties do not get paid for overtime ( Ophthalmology , Dermatology , Psychiatry , ENT ..)
- Medical Officer Salary Approx. ( +28,000 mvr ) ( +Overtime 76mvr /hour ) ( you pay for rent )
- IGMH / Hulhumale' hospitals in capital city , have a slightly different pay scale
& sometimes do not provide accommodation , instead they will pay a monthly housing allowance of 15,00 mvr.
( average rentals in capital city Male' start from 15,000 mvr - usually not furnished )
- Average rent on local islands outside Capital Male' ranges at an average of :
4000 mvr single room in a shared house to 8000 mvr ( 2 bedroom furnished apartment )
- Work Visa ( Work Permit / Employment Approval ) fees covered by employer
- Free Health Insurance for the Candidate.
- Annually Two Flight tickets are partially refunded ( 200 usd + 50% of any extra )
- For further details please refer to the attached sample Job Offers on our website .
Q. How long is the Contract ?
One or two years , renewable.
No Locum based contracts in Governmental sector.
Q. How does the contract end ?
First 3 months are probation / evaluation period during which the candidate can resign any time.
After probation , the candidate needs to give a resignation notice 3 months prior to the date.
Q. What about the leaves granted ?
◾Annual Leave 30 days paid after 12 months of work
◾Emergency / Family Responsibility ( FRL) leave 10 days
◾Sick leaves : 30 days separately through the year
◾Circumcision leave 5 days for Muslim sons
◾Maternity Leave : negotiable with the employer
Q. Do I have to Pay any fees ( in Advance ) ?
Although our services are not free of Charge ,
You don't have to pay anything prior to your arrival
No down payments until you arrive in Maldives & sign your contract
our Service Charges start from 1500 $ & are subject to change.
Service charges vary according to recruited category , employer .
Q. Any special pre-arrival reminders ?
👉 Bring all original color documents and forms
👉 Good standing certificate & Police clearance ( 3 months validity form issuing date )
👉 Some flight companies ask for ( Okay to Board email from employer )
👉 Check flight companies for Covid PCR Validity & Labs
👉 Maldives online Health Declaration Form ( Imuga ) link
👉 Pakistan : to apply for Visa ( EA ) required to fill IM 30 Form 📕
👉 Pakistan : Protector Stamp Visa is required Guide PDF📕
👉 Nepalese Doctors : Nepal Labor Authority Attestation email for Employment approval Guide PDF📕
👉 India : download Indian Government Circular
Q. Once I receive a job offer , what do I have to provide ,
to get the EA employment approval = WP work permit = e-visa ?
👉 When requesting for work permit, please send the following documents and below details.
- Passport size photo (JPEG file, immigration standard)
- Passport color and clear copy (both sides for India, Bangladesh) (JPEG file)
- Signed offer letter
- Qualification documents
- Registration
- Candidate Details:
Candidate Name:
Passport Number:
Occupation:
Address:
Contact Number:
Atoll:
Announcement Number:
Closest Relative Emergency Contact number :
Q. How about Protector's stamp ?
👉 Only Pakistani candidates need to visit Protectorate of Emigrants office/ Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment in his relevant district for Protectorate stamp and Insurance with the following documents :
- Passport
- CNIC (self and next of kin)
- Job offer letter
- Employment approval/Work permit
- Bank Debit card
- Passport size photo
Bring these documents to the Protectorate office and fees for Protectorate and life insurance to be paid in the office around 7K to 8K and the rest of the process will be done there in the office.
Without this Protectorate stamp work permit holder will not be allowed to exit from the airport.
Q. Any advice on booking flight tickets?
👉 Book through trusted Travel Agencies or online booking engines like :
Wikipedia , we-go , Wikipedia , TripAdvisor , kayak , sky scanner or from the official websites of Fly Emirates.
make sure to adjust settings ( currency , your location , clear cookies )
👉 Try Different dates (High season holidays , weekends are more expensive )
👉 Check baggage allowed in Kg, the cheapest is not always the best.
👉 Flexible tickets: change of dates without extra fees.
👉 Check Airline operator terms & conditions: Indigo need 10$ , Some need Okay to Board email from employer / MOH , check PCR validity hours , check if any transit visa is required for a connecting flight , check if the flight company needs hotel reservation , refund policy , Insurance on lost baggage , Meals.
👉 Personal Opinion: Emirates is the best service.
Q. Can I have a briefing about the arrival arrangements ?
to answer questions like ( When shall I book my flight ? , where will I stay ? how many days will I stay in Male? , and more please ;
🚩 Download Doctors For Maldives detailed Arrival Guide 📕
🚩 Download MOH Official Travel Advisory Information Guide
Q. Do I have to undergo a Medical checkup?
-Yes, upon arrival you have to pass a medical checkup
-we arrange that in one of the accredited health facilities in Maldives
-you will be examined by an Internal Medicine Consultant to rule out any conditions
-CBC
-Chest X-ray to exclude pathologies as TB
-urine test for Substance Drug Abuse
-HBsAg, HIV, VDRL for Syphilis. >> if any of them is positive , you can't work in Maldives
-HCV Abs > if positive , you'll pay for a PCR confirmatory test at IGMH & pay for a non refundable extra days of stay , until the result comes , if negative , you can resume your work process , while if positive you can't work in Maldives
-Medical checkups cost an average of (450 -650 mvr + 50 mvr for photography)
-Results can be obtained after 1 day.
Q. Can I bring my Family ?
Yes , you can. Although we'd always advise you to arrive on your own first.
give yourself a chance to explore the surroundings and settle the accommodation.
🚻 Family Visa required documents :
1- Valid Job Offer , Employment Approval
2- Sponsorship Declaration - Immigration Form Im21 PDF 📕
3- Permit Extension - Immigration Form Im23 PDF 📕
4- Valid Passports for 1 year for all - scan
5- Birth Certificates - English / Translation - scan (for Spouse & Children)
6- Photo ( passport size , white background , dark shirt )
7- Marriage certificate - English / Translation - scan
8- Family Visa Dependents Request letter 📘
-If you need to bring a Parent of the candidate :
you need to provide a letter from your embassy / Ministry of foreign affairs
explaining that the candidate is the only available caregiver for their parent.
❗ Candidate applies for Family visa BEFORE arrival ( 2-4 weeks )
❗ Candidate must get employer / MOH approval stamp seal on Immigration Forms
❗ Family arrives on Sponsorship Visa
➡ Medical checkup & photos (450-650 mvr / individual )
➡ paying Allied Medical Insurance ( 550 mvr / individual / year )
➡ Medical insurance covers up to 100,000 mvr in hospital admissions.
➡ Apply for Dependent visa fees 250 mvr / month ( Duration 3/6/9/12 months )
➡ Children "School age" can be registered for Student visa ( 150 mvr / month )
⛔ Tourist visa on-arrival cannot be turned to Work visa or Family Dependent visa.
🔹 Further updates : Maldives Immigration website 📎immigration.gov.mv
Q. How about working as a Resort Doctor ?
- working as a General Practitioner Medical Officer , caring for tourist guests
- Fixed Salary 1500-2000$ + Service charge ( bonus 350-550 $ )
- Salary Paid in US dollars not in mvr
- usually they required a doctor with valid MMDC license and experience in Maldives
- Free Accommodation - Food - WIFI
- you are not allowed to leave the Resort island
- you are not allowed to have your family to accompany you
- if you're planning to pursue a career abroad won't add to your clinical experience
Q. Are there any special Instructions regarding COVID-19?
-Maldives is considerably one of the safest travel destinations when it comes to COVID-19
-This is attributed to its island geographic nature & successful Public health measures
- Further updates about COVID-19 situation and number of cases, please visit:
Maldives Local Updates Website Link 📘
●Before Arrival:
Health Declaration Form (Imuga) link 📘
For further updates about Travel regulations please visit:
Maldives Immigration website link 📘
Also Check out:
Maldives Immigration Community on Viber📘
● before you start practicing you might want to read the following:
Maldives COVID-19 Guidelines pdf Download 📘
For Further inquiries feel free to WhatsApp Dr. Kareem +9607812077