The Maldives, one of the most favorite tourist destinations in the region, has announced that visas for tourists from India and other nations in South Asia will be halted with effect from May 13 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The idyllic beach getaway is currently facing one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks ever since the pandemic hit the world and has come up with a number of restrictions for travelers to safeguard its citizens.
The Maldives has become the latest country to restrict travel from India, Entry to the Maldives will be suspended temporarily for tourists from South Asian countries and this applies to all categories of visa holders.
The new restriction will be imposed on May 13, 2021, till further notice. Other countries included in the list, apart from India, are Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. Reportedly, the Maldives is currently seeing one of the world’s fastest-growing COVID-19 outbreaks. The government has also restricted the residents of the capital, Male, to stay indoors from 4 PM to 4 AM. The restriction on its citizens is expected to stay in place for a week more. A number of gatherings are also barred for now.
