Maldives Issues Notices to 273 Foreigners for Incomplete Visas

Maldives Immigration has issued notices to 273 foreigners with incomplete visas following a recent operation aimed at identifying illegal immigrants in the Greater Male’ Region.

On August 28, Immigration conducted a two-hour operation covering 582 locations, interrogating 1,025 expatriates. The operation, involving 211 officers organised into 52 teams, led to the issuance of notices to individuals lacking proper visas.

This operation is part of a broader initiative, Operation Kurangi, launched by the government to address illegal immigration. The nationwide programme seeks information on foreigners residing in inhabitant islands, tourist resorts, industrial islands, and agricultural zones.