Maldives Prohibits Entry to Israeli Passport Holders

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Maldives will no longer allow entry to Israeli passport holders.

Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Third Amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act (Law No. 01/2007), following its passage by the People’s Majlis at the 20th sitting of the first session of the year, held on 15 April 2025.

The Amendment introduces a new provision to the Immigration Act, expressly prohibiting the entry of individuals holding Israeli passports into the territory of the Republic of Maldives, said the President's office.

The ratification is in response to the continuing atrocities and ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people.

The Government of Maldives has reaffirmed its resolute solidarity with the Palestinian cause and its enduring commitment to the promotion and protection of the rights of the Palestinian people.

The Maldives continues to advocate for accountability for violations of international law and remains vocal across various international platforms in its condemnation of Israel’s actions, said the President's office.