Maldives Immigration

34,000 locals flew abroad this school holidays!

August 15, 2022, 16:36

Malé, Maldives - More than 34,000 locals traveled abroad during the most recent school holidays, revealed Immigration today. Local media have reported that according to Maldives Immigration, a total of… Continued

Immigration approves over 590 passports in one day

July 8, 2022, 14:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Immigration on Thursday reported a record number of passports issued in one day with 596 passports issued by midnight. The immigration department extended working hours until… Continued

Maldives Immigration issues Notice to Appear for 45 foreigners

March 21, 2022, 09:00

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Immigration has issued a "Notice to Appear" for 45 foreigners residing in the Maldives. The notices were issued on 20th March and included names, pictures, ages… Continued

Immigration eases passport application process for Umrah pilgrims

March 17, 2022, 15:11

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Immigration Department on Thursday announced special arrangements for passport applications to perform Umrah pilgrimage. In their statement, Immigration stated that there is a high demand… Continued

Immigration uniform procurement violates regulations

March 12, 2022, 14:40

Malé, Maldives - It has been revealed that the procurement of fabric and other materials for the tailoring of Maldives Immigration uniforms in 2017 were in violation of the finance… Continued

Immigration implements changes to halt fake bookings

August 19, 2021, 22:00

Male', Maldives - Immigration Controller Mohamed Ahmed Hussain (Hanafee) stated on Wednesday that changes were brought to Maldives’ immigration system, in lieu of rising numbers of tourists left stranded due… Continued

Maldives Immigration sends back 248 arrivals with false vouchers

July 17, 2021, 14:13

Male', Maldives - Maldives Immigration denied the entry of 248 passengers yesterday and sent them back as they attempted to enter the Maldives with false hotel bookings. Maldives Immigration informed… Continued