Maldivian tourism could be expanded even further if the tourist visa period of three months is increased, said Tourism Minister Dr. Abdulla Mausoom
Minister Mausoom stated that the idea to extend the tourist visa didn’t include the on-arrival visa granted to tourists upon their arrival.
“The Controller of Immigration will decide on the period of extension after three months. The law also has to be amended for this purpose. One yr is also fine. However, I lean more towards extending the tourist visa for a total of 270 days in total, by easy extension every 30 days per month after the first three months,” stated Minister Mausoom.
The Minister stated that in an extended stay within the Maldives under this visa, the tourists should not work or be employed within the nation.
Immigration laws at the moment state that tourists are granted a 30-day on-arrival visa without payments from the date of arrival. The Controller of Immigration has the power to extend this visa for a further 90 days or three months with the payment of MVR 750 for 3 months.
