Bangladesh arrests 6 for fake passport stamps including Maldives

They charged 1-1.5 million Takas (about $10,000) from a person to make fake immigration stamps.

22 January 2023

Maldivians can now travel to China without visa

Last year, the Maldives and China celebrated 50 years of bilateral relations.

18 February 2023

VFS centre expands to 9 Schengen country visa applications

From Monday, the centre will accept applications from three more countries.

13 November 2023

Long-term visas to Maldivian students in Bangladesh

Foreign minister Shahid thanked his Bangladeshi counterpart Dr AK Abdul Momen for the work done by him and for providing visa.

1 April 2023

Maldivian detained 12 hours for trusting govt on Oman on-visa

The announcement on the government website 'gov.mv' that said Maldivians can travel to Oman without a visa has now been deleted and the ministry is MIA.

10 October 2023

Resolution calling for pre-approval visas for tourists

Tourists are no longer required to obtain a visa in advance. They normally get a free 30-day visa on arrival if all papers are in order.

6 May 2024

Oman on-arrival visa announcement as per available info: FM

"Therefore, those traveling to Oman are requested to obtain a visa immediately if they do not meet the above requirements," the Foreign Ministry said.

11 October 2023

Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration

Figures last month showed annual net migration to the United Kingdom hit a record of 745,000 in 2022.

5 December 2023