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Immigration says ordinary passports remain fully valid for international travel amid temporary e-passport shortage

Immigration says ordinary passports remain fully valid for international travel amid temporary e-passport shortage

Maldives Immigration will temporarily issue non-electronic passports due to delays in e-passport booklet stock. The temporary passports are machine-readable and comply with ICAO standards, allowing international travel. E-passport features are primarily used in Singapore and Dubai, so the impact is limited. Non-electronic passports will be valid for five years.

Maldives Immigration will temporarily issue non-electronic passports due to delays in e-passport booklet stock. The temporary passports are machine-readable and comply with ICAO standards, allowing international travel. E-passport features are primarily used in Singapore and Dubai, so the impact is limited. Non-electronic passports will be valid for five years.

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May 8, 2026

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Maldives Immigration will temporarily issue non-electronic passports due to delays in e-passport booklet stock. The temporary passports are machine-readable and comply with ICAO standards, allowing international travel. E-passport features are primarily used in Singapore and Dubai, so the impact is limited. Non-electronic passports will be valid for five years.

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