Government Sets Deadline for Unpaid Expatriate Worker Fees, Announces Non-Payment Penalties

The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology issued a notice giving employers two weeks to settle over MVR 1.7 billion in unpaid fees and penalties for expatriate worker permits, with deadline 18 June 2024. Non-payment may result in public listing, suspension of expat system, and suspension of new permits. The Ministry is reviewing procedures, causing delays. President Muizzu noted issues with illegal immigrants in Labour Day address.

The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology issued a notice giving employers two weeks to settle over MVR 1.7 billion in unpaid fees and penalties for expatriate worker permits, with deadline 18 June 2024. Non-payment may result in public listing, suspension of expat system, and suspension of new permits. The Ministry is reviewing procedures, causing delays. President Muizzu noted issues with illegal immigrants in Labour Day address.

The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology issued a notice giving employers two weeks to settle over MVR 1.7 billion in unpaid fees and penalties for expatriate worker permits, with deadline 18 June 2024. Non-payment may result in public listing, suspension of expat system, and suspension of new permits. The Ministry is reviewing procedures, causing delays. President Muizzu noted issues with illegal immigrants in Labour Day address.

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