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Short, plain answers for customers and for businesses, and guides to living in Greater Malé.
Living in Greater Malé
Short, practical guides for new residents. Every fact links to its official source, and each guide shows when it was last checked.
Work visa basics for expats
How the employer-led Xpat process works, what you need to do, and the one rule that matters most.
Opening a bank account as an expat
What Bank of Maldives asks for, the employer letter, and how to avoid a second trip.
Getting a SIM or eSIM
Dhiraagu or Ooredoo, what to bring, and the eSIM route.
Renting a flat in Malé, Hulhumalé or Vilimalé
Where to look, the checks that prevent most rental scams, and a move-in checklist.
Getting around Greater Malé
Buses, ferries and taxis between Malé, Hulhumalé, Vilimalé and the airport.
Home repairs: how to get a fair price
What a good quote includes, how often to service an AC, and red flags to watch for.
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