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Minister Ihusaan hails President Muizzu’s vision as Maldives launches region’s first e-Visa system

Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan said the launch of the Maldives e-Visa platform, unveiled at an official ceremony by Maldives Immigration, makes the Maldives the first country in the region to issue fully electronic visas. He linked the initiative to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's Maldives 2.0 digital vision, saying it began in early 2024 after visa stickers ran out.

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  1. Mon 10 Nov
    Maldives Immigration held the official ceremony launching the Maldives e-Visa platform. 10 Nov only The Standard Speaking at the official ceremony held today by Maldives Immigration, Minister Ihusaan said the launch of e-Visa resolves long-standing challenges faced by Maldivian companies employing foreign workers

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  • Following that discussion, the President instructed us to digitize this service. Although this wasn't common practice even in this region, today the Maldives becomes the first country to offer 100 percent electronic visas

    Ali Ihusaan The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

  • This demonstrates how, with a leader's vision, those working under their direction can accomplish such initiatives. Our President shows us every day the path forward, providing us with directions that give us confidence in achieving our go…

    Ali Ihusaan The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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Minister Ihusaan hails President Muizzu’s vision as Maldives launches region’s first e-Visa system

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  • 100 percent share of visas issued electronically The Standard today the Maldives becomes the first country to offer 100 percent electronic visas

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