Male’ Council Launches Online Residency Registry Applications
8 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 14:21The Male' City Council has streamlined its residency transfer process by resolving technical issues on the "Maavehi" portal, allowing citizens to complete the entire application online. While applicants previously had to visit the council office in person to submit photographs, the updated system now facilitates the full registration process digitally, ensuring a more convenient and accessible service.
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The Male' City Council has announced that residents can now seamlessly apply for and obtain their residency registration online through the Maavehi portal.
In a press release, the Male' City Council stated that it has observed significant difficulties faced by many residents when applying to change their permanent residency through the council's 'Maavehi' portal. The council further noted that the requirement for applicants to physically visit the council office to submit the photograph for their residency certificate has been an additional burden for the public.
The Male' City Council has announced that, following the identification of these challenges, measures have been implemented to streamline the residency registration process. Through the collaborative efforts of city councilors and the Vital Registration Department, all existing difficulties have been addressed, enabling citizens to easily complete their registration via the Maavehi portal.
Furthermore, arrangements have been made to ensure that those applying for residency registration online can access the service conveniently, without the difficulties previously encountered. Consequently, all individuals seeking residency registration are encouraged to submit their applications through the Male' City Council's Maavehi portal.
