Maldivian nationality law is contained in the provisions of the Maldivian Citizenship Act and in the relevant provisions of the Constitution of the Maldives.

Birth in the Republic of the Maldives does not automatically confer to citizenship unless A person is a Maldivian citizen by descent if, at the time of his or her birth, at least one of his or her parents was a Maldivian citizen.

Any person, who wishes to become a citizen of Maldives, shall submit a written application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided they fulfill the following conditions;[2] The president of the Maldives may, at his discretion, grant the citizenship to any person, who makes or has made an application for registration as a Maldives, subject to his qualification of the provisions of this Act.

Voluntary renunciation of Maldivian citizenship is permitted by law.

Maldivian citizens are not required to register or justify their dual citizenship status.