Beware of phishing and spoof emails

We have noticed that some of our customers are being targeted with phishing and spoof emails mimicking Maldives Immigration’s email addresses to confuse customers. This could be intended to get contact information and to acquire personal information and money illegally. Scammers are sending emails from the following email addresses or similar addresses. [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] […]

06 March 2022

Granting Special Visa to Ukrainian tourists who plans to extend the stay

Maldives Immigration is to grant Special Visa to the Ukrainian tourists who plan to stay in the Maldives for an extended period of time, due to the ongoing situation in the country. As such, Ukrainian tourists shall apply for the visa extension via IMUGA portal of Maldives Immigration, before the expiry of the visa granted […]

27 February 2022

George Corbin and his daughter receives the first Gold Tier of Maldives Border Miles

George Corbin, one of the pioneers of tourism in the Maldives, and his daughter Georgia Corbin, the first child tourist to the Maldives, receives the very first Abaarana (Gold) Tier of the world’s first destination loyalty program, the Maldives Border Miles. The prestigious Abaarana Tier was presented to them by the Minister of Health, Honorable […]

21 February 2022

Agoda becomes an Associate Partner of Maldives Border Miles

Maldives, 24th November 2021 – Agoda, one of the fastest-growing online travel booking platform, signed an associate partnership with Maldives Border Miles, the world’s first destination loyalty program for tourists. The online signing ceremony was honored by Controller General of Maldives Immigration, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Hussain, along with Deputy Minister of Tourism, Dr. Naushad Mohamed, Chief […]

24 November 2021

Maldives Immigration Launches Ihemaa Program

16 November 2021

Maldives welcomes the 1 millionth tourist of 2021 to the Sunny Side of Life!

A colorful celebration was held at Velana International Airport on Friday to welcome the 1 Millionth Tourists to the Maldives. The 1 Millionth Tourist Mr Victor Vincent Corentin from France arrived from EK652 flight this afternoon.  He was received by officials of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), together with the Ministry of Tourism, […]

29 October 2021

Providing rightful information at the Immigration counter upon arrival and fulfilling entry requirements

Maldives Immigration wishes to provide an efficient and effective service in facilitating entry and exit from Maldives and ensure a smooth immigration clearance for the visitors. As such, we remind all passengers traveling to the Republic of Maldives to ensure possession of all mandatory documentation and fulfill Immigration requirements. Additionally, passengers must provide correct and […]

12 August 2021

Visa Division has been relocated

Visa Division of the Maldives Immigration has been relocated to M. Star Cloud, 8th floor (former Star Cinema building). Hence, from 1st August 2021, all the visa services will be provided from the new office building. With this move, we look forward to seeing and serving you better with greatly improved office surroundings. As the […]

31 July 2021

Travel Advisory for tourists intending to stay at inhabited islands

Effective from 26th July 2021 onwards, tourists intending to check-in or stay at tourist facilities in inhabited islands will be permitted if; They have completed prescribed dose(s) of a COVID19 vaccine (approved by World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or Maldives Food and Drug Authority), and at least 14 days have passed after the […]

24 July 2021

Quarantine exemptions to Maldivians and Work Visa holders arriving from abroad

Effective from 23rd July 2021, Maldivians and Work Visa holders (including the accompanying children who cannot be vaccinated) who falls to the following categories will be exempt from quarantine; Passengers who have completed prescribed dose(s) of COVID-19 vaccine (approved by World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or Maldives Food and Drug Authority), and at […]

23 July 2021

Travel Advisory for Maldivians

As precautionary measures against the spread of Covid19, Maldivian citizens arriving from abroad are obliged to the following: Must hold a PCR negative test result with a sample taken at most 96hrs prior to departure from the first port of embarkation. Maldivians arriving from South Asian countries must do a PCR test between 48-72hrs of […]

11 July 2021

Eases on travel restrictions for South Asian countries

Tourists Effective from 15th July 2021, tourists originating from South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) are allowed to travel to the Maldives. However, tourists traveling from South Asian countries is not permitted to check-in or stay at tourist facilities in inhabited islands until 30th July 2021. All tourists, including […]

08 July 2021

Temporary suspension for tourists originating from South Asian countries

As a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19, entry is temporarily suspended for tourists originating from South Asian countries, effective from 13th May 2021. With this change, all categories of visa holders originating from South Asian countries are now temporarily restricted to enter Maldives, until further notice. As such, these restrictions apply to travelers […]

11 May 2021

Precautionary measures related to the travelers from South Asia

Effective from 9th May 2021, the following precautionary actions is to be taken against the travelers from South Asian countries, until further notice; Tourists traveling from South Asian countries are restricted to stay in inhabited islands. However, tourists can stay in resorts and vessels approved by Ministry of Tourism. Except healthcare professionals, entry is suspended […]

08 May 2021

Maldivians and work visa holders arriving from India must complete 14 days home quarantine

Effective from 05th May 2021, Maldivians and work visa holders arriving from India are required to undergo mandatory home quarantine for a period of 14 days in their place of residency or work, and will be released after obtaining a PCR negative result. On the other hand, all inbound travelers, except children below one year, […]

04 May 2021