Immigration Maldives has launched the Traveller Health Declaration as the country welcomed back tourists after closing the border for more than four months amid the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immigration said that this would expedite the process of pre-arrival and pre-departure health information in accordance with the health requirements of the Maldives.
It also said that all travelers traveling to and from Maldives are required to submit a self-declarative health declaration within 24 hours prior to their travel.
Traveller Health Declaration has to be filled and submitted via the online portal of Maldives Immigration, “Imuga”, imuga.immigration.gov.mv.
It can also be viewed by visiting the official website of Maldives Immigration, www.immigration.gov.mv, and then selecting “Imuga” from the Menu Bar.
Immigration said that all the travelers, including tourists, work visas, and other visa holders, and Maldivians have to submit the Traveller Health Declaration.
It clarified that the main objective is to mitigate health risks and ease immigration procedures.
Earlier today, a flight from Qatar Airways landed at the Velana Internationa Airport after the Maldives re-opened its borders and was given a ceremonial water salute.
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