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Act Now or Leave: Maldives Sets Final Deadline for Expatriate Biometric Registration

The Maldives government has set 20 April as the final deadline for expatriates to submit biometric data under 'Operation Kurangi', warning that non-compliance will lead to deportation. The drive, launched in May 2024, has collected data from over 25,000 expatriates across 59 islands, while more than 5,600 undocumented migrants were deported in 2024.

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Act Now or Leave: Maldives Sets Final Deadline for Expatriate Biometric Registration

over 25,000 expatriates with biometric data collected under Operation Kurangi
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  • over 25,000 expatriates with biometric data collected under Operation Kurangi The Standard To date, “Operation Kurangi” has successfully collected biometric information from over 25,000 expatriates, covering 59 islands.

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  • 59 islands islands covered by Operation Kurangi data collection The Standard To date, “Operation Kurangi” has successfully collected biometric information from over 25,000 expatriates, covering 59 islands.

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  • over 5,000 undocumented migrants deported The Standard he noted that over 5,000 undocumented migrants were deported in 2024 alone, with many involved in unauthorized business activities.

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    Earlier reports gave 3,322 individuals 29 Aug, 19:57 Maldives Republic

  • over 5,600 undocumented migrants deported The Standard These operations have led to the deportation of over 5,600 undocumented migrants in 2024, surpassing the government’s initial target.

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    Earlier reports gave 3,322 individuals 29 Aug, 19:57 Maldives Republic

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  • Operation Kurangi was launched to register and regularize foreign workers across the nation. in May 2024 across the nation The Standard This initiative, launched in May 2024, aims to systematically register and regularize foreign workers across the nation.

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  • A special task force comprising members from various enforcement agencies conducted raids and inspections nationwide. nationwide The Standard A special task force, comprising members from various enforcement agencies, has been conducting raids and inspections nationwide.

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  • President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu made a Republic Day address noting deportations of undocumented migrants. Republic Day The Standard In a Republic Day address, he noted that over 5,000 undocumented migrants were deported in 2024 alone, with many involved in unauthorized business activities.

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Ministry of Homeland Security and TechnologyMohamed Muizzu President