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.mv Domain: Maldives ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.mv is the country-code top-level domain for the Maldives.

Overview

.mv is the country-code top-level domain for the Maldives, in Asia. It is managed by Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun PLC (Dhiraagu).

Registrars report local presence and company documents are required, though .mv is not formally restricted to locals.

Who can register

Direct registration generally needs a real connection to the country, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, a local trademark or a local contact.

Second-level endings: Mostly under .com.mv.

Before you buy a .mv name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .mv name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .mv?

.mv is the country-code top-level domain for the Maldives.

Who runs the .mv domain?

The .mv registry is managed by Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun PLC (Dhiraagu).

Can I register a .mv domain from another country?

Usually not directly. .mv generally requires a local connection, such as citizenship, residence, a local company, trademark or contact. Some registrars offer trustee services, which carry their own risks.

Does Google treat .mv as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .mv as a signal that a site targets the Maldives.

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Sources checked: portal.domgate.com · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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