A special immigration enforcement operation was carried out, targeting expatriates involved in black market foreign currency exchange.

14 March 2024

"Since November 17, 2023, a total of 817 illegal immigrants have been sent back" – Controller General of Immigration.

06 March 2024

Streamlined Application Process for Medical Emergencies and Citizens 65 and Above

21 January 2024

Maldives' Passport Emerges as South Asia's Strongest for another consecutive year. Ranks 57th Globally.

In the dynamic landscape of global mobility, the Henley Passport Rankings for the year 2024 have unveiled intriguing shifts, and none more noteworthy than the rise of the Maldivian passport. Holding steadfast to its reputation as the most powerful passport in the South Asian region, Maldives has achieved a commendable 57th position globally, a testament […]

13 January 2024

Controller General of Immigration has decided that ID card is not a mandatory document when collecting the passport

20 December 2023

Enhancement of Dhivehi Passport Service at 04 Regional Offices.

03 December 2023

Re-launch of 'e-gate' services to provide a 'seamless travel' experience for Maldivians

27 November 2023

Controller General of Immigration decided to discontinue "Traveller Declaration" form for Maldivians

20 November 2023

Maldives Immigration commences the second series of 'Ihema'

Maldives Immigration has commenced the second series of the 'Ihema' program, which aims to enhance customer relations within the organization. This remarkable initiative, which commenced on October 8th, continues to be a vital training endeavor for all immigration officers. Its inaugural launch, the first series, was held in 2022. The significance of the service provided […]

08 October 2023

Inauguration of G.Dh. Thinadhoo Immigration Office

31 August 2023

MOU between the Maldives Immigration and the Bureau of Immigration, Republic of India

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation on immigration matters was signed on Monday between the Maldives Immigration, Republic of Maldives and Bureau of Immigration, Republic of India. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was attended by officials from both governments. The Controller General of Maldives Immigration, Mohamed Ahmed […]

24 July 2023

Traveller Declaration is a self-declaration form and is FREE of charge

We have noticed a misleading activity involving financial benefits for the submission of Traveller Declaration form of the Maldives Immigration.Hence, please be informed that Traveller Declaration is a self-declaration form which you can simply submit on your own by visiting https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ and is FREE of charge.We advise all travelers to fill out the form directly […]

09 July 2023

Enhancements to passport application process and extension of service hours

05 July 2023

Obtain Meeting Visa if visiting for business meetings, conferences, or conventions

Effective from May 14, 2023, "Meeting Visa" will be granted for any foreign national visiting the Maldives for the purpose of attending a meeting, conference, or convention held in the Maldives. Meeting Visa does not require pre-approval, and it will be issued to foreign nationals who meet the entry requirements under the mentioned visa. The […]

14 May 2023

MoU Signing Ceremony with Anti-Corruption Commission

01 February 2023

Maldives Immigration hosted the first national level border security symposium

Maldives Immigration hosted the very first national level border security symposium. The Maldives Border Security Symposium was a two-day workshop conducted from 25th to 26th October 2022, at Meerumaa Hall, Male’. The purpose of this symposium was to bring all related border security agencies for mutual facilitation and strengthen the cooperation. This Symposium aimed to […]

26 October 2022

New enhancements to the Traveller Declaration form

The Traveller Declaration form, or the electronic embarkation/disembarkation form, has been enhanced to improve the customer experience and minimize the time spent by the traveller in filling out the form. Major changes include the auto-fillable personal information and increasing the time limit to submit the form. As such, the personal information will be automatically filled-in […]

21 June 2022

Regarding expatriate health insurance policy and medical report submission

The following documents are required for visa applications and visa extensions, except for Work Visas and Business Visas, from May 31st, 2022. A medical report issued from a hospital / clinic, approved by the Ministry of Health. Expatriate health insurance policy issued by a local insurer. As such, these documents must be submitted with Marriage Visa, […]

23 May 2022