Israeli Passport Ban Takes Effect in Maldives — But Dual Nationals Still Allowed Entry

The Maldives on Tuesday enforced an amendment to the Immigration Act barring Israeli passport holders from entry, after Parliament passed the bill and President Mohamed Muizzu signed and gazetted it. The final law allows entry for Israeli citizens who hold a second passport, which critics say leaves a significant loophole.

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Israeli Passport Ban Takes Effect in Maldives — But Dual Nationals Still Allowed Entry

all 83 lawmakers voting in favour of the bill

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The bill was passed unanimously, with all 83 lawmakers voting in favour.
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President Mohamed Muizzu signed the amendment into law and it was gazetted. earlier in the day Maldives Republic
The amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act, passed by Parliament earlier in the day, was signed into law by President Mohamed Muizzu and subsequently gazetted.
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Ahmed Usham Attorney General Maldives Parliament Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)Meekail Ahmed Naseem Opposition MP Mohamed Muizzu President People's National Congress (PNC)