Service: |
Issuing import license after import of goods |
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Why do I need to do this? |
Follow this user guide if you need an import license after you have imported goods into the Maldives. |
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Where can I apply for the service? |
You can apply in person at MED |
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How long will the process take? |
Same day as date of application (Day 1)
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What are the fees and charges involved? |
§ Fine at the rate of MVR 1.50 per every 1 USD of CIF or CNF value § Revenue stamp to be charged at the rate of 10 Laari per every MVR 100 worth of imports. |
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Which documents do I need to submit? |
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How do I apply for the service? |
Day 1: 1. Submit detailed of imported goods with a valid CIF or CNF value given by Maldives Customs Service.
*Ministry will issue an invoice slip for payment of fine, at the rate of MVR 1.50 per 1 USD of the CIF or CNF value of imports. 2. Make payment of fine and receive payment receipt. 3. Lodge application for import license at counter. 4. If any information is missing, provide the required information. If application is in order, Ministry will calculate amount for payment and instruct to make payment.
* If license cannot be approved, Ministry will inform you of the issue and instruct for amendment as applicable.
5. If approved, receive invoice slip and make payment. 6. If approved, receive original of import license and sign form as proof of receipt.
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What would I receive at the end of the process? |
§ Original import license § Copy of payment receipt of fine § Copy of payment receipt of license registration fees
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Did you know: |
§ You must have imported goods into the Maldives without an import license, for which Maldives Customs Service has issued a valid CIF or CNF. § You must pay the defined fine amount in order to be eligible for an import license. License will be processed only after the payment of fine. § For licenses requested for individual use, you must be an individual over 18 years of age. License must be for your individual use only, with the exception of your children under 18 years of age. For the use of your spouse or children over 18 years of age, a separate application must be submitted. The license cannot be used for business use. § For licenses requested for business use, ensure that you have a valid trade permit for imported goods, and you must be registered at MIRA for GST. § For licenses requested for household, production or business administration use, you will be required to sign a declaration from applicant that you will not use the imported items for business purposes. § For Licenses requested for use in trade fairs/exhibitions arranged by Maldivian and foreign party collaboration, you will need a prior obtained permit for holding such a fair/exhibition, and the license will be issued only under the name of the Maldivian party involved. § List of items to be imported must not include any items that are prohibited by the Maldivian law. § License will not be issued to an import value larger than the equivalent of the maximum number of revenue stamps that can be occupied in the space allocated in the application form. § The total value of estimated imports will be rounded off to the nearest 100. § A minimum of MVR 100 is required as total value of estimated imports in an year (CIF value). § Payment by cheque is acceptable only with bank guarantees.
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References: |
§ Export and Import Act of the Maldives § Export and Import Regulation
§ List of prohibited items for import § User guide on permit for sale of import goods
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