Residents of Rasmale will be issued a special visa that must be renewed periodically under arrangements linked to the island’s development.
The measure was disclosed as part of ongoing discussions about the large-scale reclamation and commercial project. Officials indicated that the visa is intended to regulate long-term presence on the new land while the development proceeds.
Rasmale is a major reclamation site south of Male'. Plans for the area include mixed-use development under agreements with foreign partners. The residency rules form one element of the administrative framework being prepared for the site.
Details on eligibility criteria, renewal intervals and associated fees have not been fully published. The arrangement is expected to differ from ordinary work or dependent visas currently in use.
The announcement comes amid wider public debate about the terms of the Rasmale project, including land ownership, commercial rights and the status of future inhabitants.
Further regulations are anticipated as the project moves toward implementation.
