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
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
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
Effective from 3rd May 2021, all inbound travelers are obliged to produce a PCR negative result with a sample taken 96 hours prior to their departure to the Maldives, even if vaccinated. This includes Maldivians, tourists and work visa holders as well. However, children below one year is exempt from submitting the PCR negative test […]
02 May 2021
As the COVID-19 outbreak worsens in India, temporary prevention and control measures are implemented for those travelling to and from India effective Immediately, until further notice. Passengers travelling from India and arriving in the Maldives, including travelers exceeding 24 hours transit periods, are required to produce a negative PCR test result from a sample obtained […]
25 April 2021
Effective from 20th April 2021, the requirement for the negative PCR test and mandatory quarantine does not apply for travelers who present proof of completion of vaccination (i.e. WHO’s EUL listed and/or Maldives Food and Drug Authority approved vaccines only) followed by the completion of fourteen days period prior to arrival to the Maldives after […]
19 April 2021
Following are the service hours of us during Ramazan and the first seven days of Shawwal 1442. Passport and Passport Card service You can submit the application for Passport and Passport Card via our digital services platform, IMUGA, 24/7. Appointments for Passport and Passport Card collection will be issued from 09:05am to 12:30pm If the […]
11 April 2021
Maldives Immigration has been receiving complains that foreign nationals are not staying within the confines of the permit granted or the conditions attached to the permit. Many such complains involve tourist resorts and other businesses utilizing foreign nationals to perform music and photography without obtaining proper visas. In concerning the matter, several cases have been […]
05 March 2021
The Maldives Immigration has successfully implemented an integrated system to automatically upload Stolen and Lost Travel Document (SLTD) information to INTERPOL’s global database. This system was enabled through an SLTD uploader solution provided by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Washington, USA. INTERPOL’s SLTD database is an important tool in the fight against terrorism. […]
24 February 2021
New emerging technologies and COVID-19 have triggered opportunistic, predatory behaviour from organized criminal networks, which often utilize fraudulent travel documents and/or stolen or lost passports to facilitate migrant smuggling, trafficking in persons, and irregular migration. The global border closures marked a drop in the number of irregular journeys, resulting in a significant loss of profit […]
04 February 2021
Effective from 29th January 2021, following categories of travelers must hold a negative result for a nucleic acid test (PCR test) for COVID- l9 prior to entry into the Maldives. All Tourist Special Visa holders Business visa holders Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members Airline/aircraft crew, whose transit stay in the Maldives; is arranged […]
29 January 2021
Maldives Border Miles has been officially commenced with the first tourist of 2021, today. It is a three tier, and the world’s first nationwide loyalty program for tourists. The program is an initiate of Maldives Immigration and developed with Ministry of Tourism, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). […]
01 January 2021
Effective from 16th December 2020, as a preventive measure for COVID19, all arrivals must have a negative PCR result with a sample taken 96 hours prior to their departure to the Maldives. However locals and work visa holders arriving without a negative PCR result, must stay in home quarantine until a negative PCR result is […]
21 December 2020
Split stay between a tourist guest house or hotel in Greater Male’ area and a tourist resort, safari or tourist guest house island All split stays must be according to the split stay procedure set forth by the Ministry of Tourism. Tourists who initially stay at a tourist guest house or hotel in Greater Male’ […]
17 December 2020
Maldives Border Miles, the world’s first nationwide loyalty program announces the opportunity to become its partners. Registered tourist facilities and other business entities that provide tourism related services are welcome to enroll as a partner of the program from 17th November 2020 onwards. Interested parties to join this program should share the Partnership Agreement via […]
19 November 2020
To offer greater convenience and flexibility to customers, Maldives Immigration is prepared to provide more services via the digital platform of the organization, IMUGA, starting from 15th November 2020. As such, business entities and individuals can submit letters or other documents to Maldives Immigration via IMUGA. However, the drop-box at the Head Office is also […]
10 November 2020
Maldives Immigration has unveiled the five years strategic plan, in a ceremony held at Immigration’s Head office today. This strategic plan was officially inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Minister of Economic Development, Uz. Fayyaz Ismail. This Plan articulates the strategic outlook and future-oriented development of the organization in-line with its core values, mission and vision. […]
05 November 2020
All tourists and other short-term visitors are required to hold a negative result for a nucleic acid test (PCR test) for COVID- 19 prior to entry into the Maldives. With the new change, PCR test result will be accepted if the time frame between the scheduled time of departure from the first port of embarkation […]
14 October 2020
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