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.This service will ease the work load of the staffs which will directly contribute to the productivity and efficiency of the department. And this is a step forward to meet the main three points highlighted by his Excellency Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom in his presidential address of 2003,” which is to establish a system for listening and responding to the public needs, ease work lord of staffs to make them productive, efficient and loyal and to bring all government offices to the modern standards thus making them reach its targets.”
In addition to this service immigration has been accepting passport application through local parties, namely FDI Station and Reethi Foto under Government and private partnership. Immigration receives number of application daily via these two private parties making it a successful step forward.
This service will be extended to main strategic location of Maldives and Addu is expected to be the first atoll.
