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passport cards launching

Maldives introduces passport cards

By Maldives Times 1 min read

President Yameen presented with his passport card at the ceremony held to introduce passport cards in the Maldives. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE The President’s Office on Wednesday introduced passport cards for the first time in the Maldives. Maldives Immigration proclaimed that the Maldivian passport card is the first one in the world that can be used for […]

Almost 100 expats detained for screening

Almost 100 expats detained for screening

By Maldives Times 2 min read

Almost 100 expatriates suspected of being undocumented have been taken for screening to the expat detention centre in Hulhumalé Thursday. The Immigration and Emigration Department’s media official Hassan Khaleel told the Maldives Independent it was a routine inspection and not based on a complaint. The 87 people were standing near Zikra mosque in the capital. […]