No undocumented foreigners remain in the Maldives: MP Falah
PNC Parliamentary Group Leader Ibrahim Falah has claimed that the current administration has fully resolved the issue of undocumented migrants in the Maldives; however, despite this assertion, Maldives Immigration continues to conduct daily operations to identify and apprehend illegal expatriates. Furthermore, the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced a major legalization initiative under "Operation Kurangi" as part of ongoing efforts to address the migrant crisis.
Ibrahim Falah, the Parliamentary Group Leader of the PNC and Member of Parliament for the Inguraidhoo constituency. | People's Majlis | Majilis
Ibrahim Falah, the Parliamentary Group Leader of the PNC and Member of Parliament for the Inguraidhoo constituency, has stated that there are currently no undocumented immigrants residing in the Maldives.
Speaking at Sunday's parliamentary sitting, the member stated that the issue of undocumented migration was a significant challenge facing the nation when President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu assumed office.
Highlighting the difficulties previously faced by pedestrians due to the presence of foreigners on the streets, Falah stated that the current administration has completely resolved the issue. He further asserted that there are no longer any undocumented immigrants residing in the Maldives.
Undocumented foreigners will no longer be present here. The issues surrounding foreign nationals in this country have now been brought under control.Ibrahim Falah, the Parliamentary Group Leader of the People's National Congress (PNC) and Member of Parliament for the Inguraidhoo constituency.
Falah’s remarks come as Maldives Immigration continues to investigate numerous cases involving undocumented migrants. As part of these ongoing efforts, the agency issued a public notice on Sunday seeking several expatriates who have absconded from their workplaces.
Furthermore, Maldives Immigration has stated that undocumented expatriates are being apprehended on a near-daily basis. Highlighting the significant number of foreign workers residing in the country without valid permits, with expired visas, or lacking proper identification, the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology recently launched a major regularization program to bring these individuals into legal compliance.
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced that a "Mass Legalization Program" will be conducted under "Operation Kurangi." The program is scheduled to run from January 1, 2026, to April 2, 2026.
