PUBLIC ADVISORY
CONVERSION OF HAND WRITTEN PASSPORT TO MACHINE READABLE PASSPORT
As per the guidelines of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), From 24/11/2015, The Department of Immigration & Emigration, Maldives has stopped entry into Maldives of persons holding Hand Written/Non machine readable Passports.
Therefore all Indian citizens holding Hand Written/Non machine readable Passports are hereby advised to immediately apply for Machine Readable passport to avoid any inconvenience at the Airport.
May 18, 2016