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Immigration joins IF4TD ( International Forum for Travel Documents) Print E-mail
Thursday, 13 November 2008 00:00
Mr. Hamid Fathuhulla, Zinmaadhaaru Veriyaa of the Department of Immigration and Emigration of the Maldives has signed an agreement to become a member of the IF4TD at Tokyo, Japan on 13th November 2008. The membership is open for the Travel Document / Identity Card Issuing Authorities. Hence the benefit of becoming a member is to have a global central platform for information sharing and to communicate with experts on Travel document Issues and to deliver updated information on conferences / events globally.
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Immigration Introduces Drop Box Service Print E-mail
Monday, 14 July 2008 00:23
Immigration has introduced Drop Box Service for Maldivian passport applications. This is an essential service for those who has limited time since the applicant can use this service any time. Application submitted through Drop box will be processed following day and the Department of Immigration and Emigration will contact the applicant when the passport is processed. A Cheque crossed to Department of Immigration and Emigration should be attached to application form along with the necessary accessories. Incomplete application will not be processed and the applicant will be duly notified. The Drop box is located at Department of Immigration and Emigration.
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Maldives Immigration Office Joins Borderpol Print E-mail
Sunday, 29 June 2008 00:21
Borderpol strengthens its international community with the recruitment of the Maldives department for immigration.

WBO - Borderpol welcomes its newest member, the Department of Immigration and Emigration of the Republic of the Maldives to the Borderpol Exploratory Committee (BEC).
The Department is to be represented by Mr Hamid Fathuhulla, the Deputy Controller.
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Special Preparation Ahead of SAFF Championship Print E-mail
Sunday, 22 June 2008 00:19
Special Stamp was Introduced
Immigration Office was decorated for the special night (final match) with everything red – while office was bathed all red office counters were adorned in red balloons.And On National team earning a place in the final match, all staff working in Male’ office came to office the very next day all in red dresses.
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Welcome to Immigration’s official website

As part of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Immigration and Emigration is responsible for the Immigration control throughout the Maldives.

Did You Know?


Do I need a visa before I arrive in Maldives, if I am visiting as a Tourist?
No, you will be granted a free entry visa on arrival. Depending on your financial status, you can apply for maximum thirty days.

Travel Tips

It is always a good idea to have a few passports photos with you. You never know when you will need them.

Leave a copy of your itinerary and a photocopy of your passport at home or with your family, to let them know your travel plan. It would be better, if the hotels you are going to stay are also known.

One of the best ways to stay in contact with the people at home, while you are traveling, is to have a web based email. Something like hotmail or avasmail. If you do not have a web based email account, you can setup an email account for free from these two sites.

If you loose your passport while abroad, do not start making unnecessary calls home. As this mishap could prolong your stay and you need to save as much as you can. Follow the steps below:

    * Go to the nearest police station and report the incident, and get a police report.
    * Write the name of the hotel, phone number, fax number, room number, your national identity card number (or passport number) on a piece of paper
    * Now call home and get your most reliable person on the phone
    * Give all these details you wrote down to this person and get his/hers identity card number and full name.
    * Ask this person to contact the Immigration on your behalf
    * Fax a letter (with the police report) to the immigration explaining the situation and giving details of your contact person (make sure you write his/hers identity card number).Fax number is (960) 320011 (Head Office) and (960) 320451 (Airport)


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New Photo Guide Line


Photographic Image Requirements for
Maldivian Travel Documents

For Your Information


A person entering Maldives with the intention to work in Maldives should have a copy of the Work Permit issued from the Ministry of Human Resources Youth & Sports at the time of arrival.

New ePassport Q&A (Dhivehi)


Find questions and answers of the new ePassport and the differences.

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