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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has approved the third amendment to the Maldives Immigration Law that bans Israeli passport holders from entering the territory of the Republic of Maldives, The Office of the President said on Tuesday. Here Full Statement
Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Third Amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act (Law No. 01/2007), following its approval by the People’s Majlis during the 20th sitting of the first session of the year, held on April 15, 2025.
This amendment introduces a new provision to the Immigration Act, explicitly prohibiting individuals holding Israeli passports from entering the territory of the Republic of Maldives. The decision reflects the Government’s firm stance in response to the ongoing atrocities and alleged acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people.
The Government of Maldives reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian cause and its commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of the Palestinian people. Maldives continues to advocate for accountability for violations of international law and remains vocal on global platforms in its condemnation of Israel’s actions.
Maldives President Dr. Muizzu has consistently expressed the Maldives’ principled support for the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with relevant United Nations resolutions and international legal standards.