The Maldives National University (MNU) is the oldest and most outstanding academic institution in the Maldives. The mission of MNU is to create, discover, preserve and disseminate knowledge that are necessary to enhance the lives and livelihoods of people and essential for the cultural, social and economic development of the society.
The main campus is located in Male’, the capital of Maldives. MNU has four more campuses across the nation. Kulhudhufushi Campus is in the Northwhilst the Gan, Hithadhoo and Thinadhoo campuses are found in the Southern atolls. MNU welcomes international students and works to create a learning environment that includes all.

“Dhivehi” is the local language of Maldives. However, English is the language of instruction for the courses in MNU. If you want to have a better understanding of the expectations, rules and regulations of MNU you can go through the student handbook. It will give an insight to life at the university.

VISA PROCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

LOGIN TO IMUGA

https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/

1. Please register to the Imuga Portal

https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/register

2. Login to your Portal

https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/login

3. Select Visa
4. Go to “New Application”
5. Select: Sponsor Declaration – Sponsor Declaration (IM21)

Fill the form (Personal Information)

Filling the ‘TO BE FILLED BY SPONSOR’ part of the form

(If you are above 18 years)

• Name of signee – write your name,
• Designation – write “Student”,
• Date and sign on the block of the Signature.

Note: Make the document a non-editable version and upload

Attachments:

• Photo (Student): White Background Passport Size Photo (Min resolution 200 dpi, (45mm x 35mm))
• Filled (Application Form IM21)

(https://immigration.gov.mv/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/im21-sponsorship-declaration-1.pdf)

• Copy of Passport Data Page
• Passport Photo
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Additional Documents (Offer Letter given by the Registrar of The Maldives National University)

*IMPORTANT: Wait for the Approval from the Portal

Note: Do remember you cannot start your journey to the Maldives before the Maldives Immigration approves this visa. Do not arrive in the Maldives if the status is not approved.

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Once your visa has been approved and you have arrived in the Maldives, you will be given 30 days to apply for the student visa. This can also be done via IMUGA and for this you will need:

LOGIN to your IMUGA portal

https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/login

1. Select Visa
2. Go to “New Application
3. Student Visa – Student Visa IM23

Fill the online form (Personal Information)

Attachments:

• Photo (Student): White Background Passport Size Photo (Min resolution 200 dpi, (45mm x 35mm))
• Filled (Application form – IM23)

(https://immigration.gov.mv/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/im23_permit_extension_form-1.pdf)

• Health Insurance – Allied Insurance, Male’ (please email studentsupport@mnu.edu.mv for the form).

o   Filled Expatriate Insurance Proposal Form

• Along with Visa Application form IM23 and Passport Copy
• Insurance Payment (MVR 800)
• Medical Report (any hospital in Male’)
• Copy of Passport data page
• College / University Letter (Offer Letter given by the Registrar of The Maldives National University)
• Last Arrival Stamp page (from the passport)

Submit the form