Maldivians can now travel to the Seychelles without a visa on a 30-day visa-free basis.
This comes after the Maldives signed a short-stay visa waiver agreement with the country today. This agreement along with three others was signed after the official talks between President Ibrahim Mohmed Solih and Seychellois President Wavel Ramkalawan.
Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid signed the visa-waiver agreement which the President's Office said would ease existing travel restrictions for nationals of both countries, who would be permitted to travel visa-free for 30 days. This would also strengthen the socio-economic relationship between both countries.
The two countries also signed an air services agreement which the President's Office said would facilitate international air travel, promote economic growth, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of air services between the Maldives and Seychelles.
The 3rd agreement was the protocol to combat transnational organized crime and other Maritime Security and Safety threats. The President's Office said that the objective of this Protocol is to consolidate and further strengthen the cooperation between the two parties in search and rescue, combating piracy and other maritime security threats. The protocol would further strengthen efforts to ensure maritime safety and security.
Additionally, the two countries signed an MOU to share the knowledge, experience, and resources between the Maldives and Seychelles and develop long-term cooperation in various areas, including capacity building and youth exchange programs.
