Immigrants

22 May, 2026

Sri Lanka’s ETA move and why Maldives must be cautious

Sri Lanka’s High Commission in Malé has announced that, from 25 May 2026, all foreign nationals visiting the country for tourism must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) through eta.gov.lk. Maldivian nationals

News

24 Mar, 2026

Maldives Immigration Marks 76 Years with Focus on Digital Transformation

Maldives Immigration today marked its 76th anniversary, highlighting the institution’s evolution from its establishment in 1950 to a modern, technology‑driven agency central to the country’s border security and tourism economy. The anniversary

World

31 Dec, 2025

Pakistan’s brain drain deepens: 2.9 million leave in 3 years amid economic, social strain

The haemorrhaging of Pakistan’s human capital has reached alarming proportions. According to official data from the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment — cited in multiple national reports — nearly 2.9 million

Maldives Immigration Chief Ousted Amid Corruption Investigation

MALE’, Maldives — In a striking twist, Maldives Immigration is set to mark its diamond jubilee in just three days, but the celebrations are overshadowed by the abrupt sacking of its chief

20 Mar, 2025

News·Politics

The Maldives’ Unmatched Hospitality Meets Immigration Reality

In the Maldives, hospitality isn’t just a practice—it’s a way of life. For generations, islanders have welcomed strangers with open arms, offering them a place to stay, a meal to share, and

18 Feb, 2025

About Maldives·MaldivesStyle·News·Tourism

$81,000 Hidden in Cereal Box at Malé Airport Raises Alarms Amid Dollar Shortage

MALÉ, Maldives — On the day many Maldivian parents were anxiously discussing how to secure U.S. dollars for their children’s university fees abroad, the country made headlines for a different reason: an

25 Aug, 2024

News

Human Trafficking and Prostitution Network Dismantled in Maldives as Immigration Cracks Down on Illegal Foreigners

MALE’, Maldives — A prostitution ring led by a foreign national has been dismantled in the Maldives, resulting in multiple arrests and deportations, authorities announced today. At a press conference, Deputy Chief

18 Jul, 2024

Business·Leaders·News

Maldives Ramps Up Efforts to Identify and Deport Undocumented Foreign Workers

MALÉ — In an effort to gain better control over its undocumented foreign labor force, the Maldives has begun a program to register workers lacking proper immigration papers through collecting biometric data

10 May, 2024

Business·News