The Register will be divided into parts to indicate the specific qualifications and other necessary details of each person registered will be maintained. Permanent registration will be given only to Maldivian nurses.

Expatriates who satisfy the Council's criteria will be offered temporary registration at the discretion of the Council and in accordance to the period of contract stated by the employer.

All categories of nurses can practise in Maldives only after being registered. In order to be admitted to the register, eligibility having been established the applicant must pay the registration fee. The amount of the fee will be determined and announced by the Council. In order for registration to remain effective, persons whose names have been placed on the register will also be required to pay periodic 'renewal of registration' fees. In such instances they must also, if the Council so requests, provide evidence of their endeavours, since original registration or the last renewal of registration, to maintain and improve their knowledge and skill relevant to their area of professional practice.

The Council may exercise its power to refuse renewal of registration until corrective measures have been taken if it is not satisfied that the person's knowledge and skills are up to the required standard.

It shall be an offence for any person to claim, for any reason, that they are registered with the Maldives Nursing Council when they have not been admitted to the Council's register, or their registration is not currently effective.

The Council has the right to temporary suspend or de-register a nurse, if found guilty of conduct or a criminal offence which stands in violation of the Council's Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct.

The Council may also, after due consideration and earnest attempts to remedy the situation, suspend or de-register any person whose fitness to practice is found to be seriously impaired by illness or by incompetence which might endanger the public.