Immigration Announces Continued Passport Services During Hajj and Eid al-Adha Holidays

MV+ News Desk | June 2, 2025
Immigration officers assisting members of the public at the service counters. | Photo credit: Maldives Immigration

Maldives Immigration has announced that passport services will remain available during the Hajj and Eid al-Adha holidays from 5 to 9 June 2025, and has urged the public not to leave renewals to the last minute.

According to the announcement, passport applications can be submitted at any time via the ‘Imuga’ portal, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, the issuing of queue numbers at passport offices in the Malé area will only take place between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm during this period, and will be closed on Eid al-Adha day, 6 June. For medical emergencies, assistance is available by contacting 9555333.

Visa services will be restricted during the holiday period. From 5 to 9 June, services will be provided only to foreigners needing to leave the country in emergency situations. Travellers to the Maldives may still apply for a ‘sponsorship declaration’ through the Imuga portal. Emergency contacts are 9199153 for work visa matters and 9199157 for permit-related queries.

The Enforcement and Compliance Division will offer services from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm throughout the holidays, excluding Hajj day and Eid al-Adha. Urgent matters can be reported to 7980408 or 9199320.

Malé’s Seaport Division will continue operations from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturday to Wednesday, and from 2:30 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday. The emergency contact number is 9199187.

Maldives Immigration has advised the public to plan ahead and ensure passports have a minimum of six months’ validity to avoid travel disruptions.

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