Any Maldivian citizen is eligible to apply for a passport. Applications for applicants under 18 years of age must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

Passport applications must be submitted through the IMUGA Portal. Complete the online application, upload a recent digital passport photograph and the applicant's signature, and submit the application for verification.

Yes. Any Maldivian with an IMUGA account may submit a passport application on behalf of another Maldivian citizen. Updates regarding the application will be sent to the mobile number registered to the IMUGA account used to submit the application.

Yes. Maldivian citizens residing overseas may apply for passport services through the IMUGA Portal and select their preferred passport collection location.

The portal indicates allowed types (commonly PDF or JPG/PNG). Upload clear, full‑color scans and ensure each file meets the size limits shown during upload.

An Electronic Passport (ePassport) contains an embedded electronic chip that stores the holder's biometric information and complies with ICAO international standards. A Non-Electronic Passport does not contain an electronic chip and is issued only to eligible categories of applicants.

Non-Electronic Passports are issued to: • Children below 10 years of age • Applicants aged 65 years and above • Maldivian citizens residing overseas • Individuals with permanent illnesses, disabilities, or temporary medical conditions that prevent in-person passport collection

An Emergency Passport is a single-journey travel document issued only in cases of urgent medical travel where the applicant is unable to visit an Immigration office in person. Applicants requiring assistance may contact the Emergency Passport Hotline (9555222) after submitting their application through the IMUGA Portal.

Applicants are required to submit: • A recent digital passport-size photograph that meets the Passport Photo Standards • The applicant's digital signature Additional documents may be required depending on the type of application.

Your passport photograph must: • Be taken within one month of the application date • Meet the Maldives Immigration Passport Photo Standards • Be a digital photograph (not a scanned copy or a photograph of another photograph)

A receipt is shown after successful payment and is stored with your application. You can view or download it from the dashboard.

You can check the status of your application through the IMUGA Portal. You will also receive SMS notifications to the mobile number registered to your IMUGA account when your application is verified, ready for payment, and ready for collection.

Processing times vary depending on application volumes and operational requirements. Where all required documents have been correctly submitted, passports are generally issued within 24 working hours after payment has been completed.

Wait a few minutes and refresh your dashboard. If it remains unchanged, contact support with the payment reference shown on your bank/receipt.

Once your application has been verified, you will receive an SMS notification. Payment can then be made securely through the Bank of Maldives payment gateway.

Passport fees vary depending on the type of passport. Please refer to the Passport Types section for the applicable fees.

Yes, but only if the application is marked as Incomplete. If your application is still in pending verification status, contact the Dhivehi Passport Hotline at 9555222 and request that it be marked as Incomplete. Once updated, you may edit and resubmit your application through the IMUGA Portal.

Once your passport is ready, you will receive an SMS containing your collection appointment details. You may also track your application through the IMUGA Portal.

When collecting your passport, you must bring: • Your previous passport (if it is still valid) • Any additional documents requested by Immigration, where applicable

Only Non-Electronic Passports may be collected by an authorized representative. The representative must present: • A signed authorization (consent) letter • The passport holder's valid National Identity Card or a copy • The representative's National Identity Card Electronic Passports must be collected in person by the passport holder.

If you miss your scheduled appointment, you may collect your passport at a later time during passport collection hours.

Passports must be collected within six months of the application date. Uncollected passports may be revoked after this period.

Yes. You may log in to your IMUGA account and change your selected passport collection location before your passport is issued.

Yes. A valid passport may be renewed provided the reason for renewal meets the applicable requirements.

If your passport has more than one (1) year of validity remaining, an early renewal cancellation fee of MVR 100 per remaining valid year will apply. No cancellation fee is charged where the remaining validity is less than one (1) year or where an exemption applies.

Report the loss to the nearest police authority as soon as possible. If the lost passport is still valid, a police report is generally required when applying for a replacement passport. Replacement applications must be submitted through the IMUGA Portal by selecting the "Lost Passport" option.

Yes. A penalty is imposed for lost or damaged valid passports of MVR2000/- in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Yes. Applicants requiring urgent overseas medical treatment may request expedited passport processing by submitting the required medical documentation through the IMUGA Portal. For assistance, contact the Emergency Passport Hotline (9555222).

Yes. Immigration provides assisted passport application services for applicants aged 65 years and above who visit an Immigration office in person.

Travellers are advised to ensure their passport is valid for at least six months beyond their intended date of travel.

No. Admission into another country is subject to the immigration laws and entry requirements of that country.

Visa requirements vary by destination. Travellers are responsible for checking the visa requirements of their destination country before making travel arrangements.

A Passport Card is a secure secondary identity document issued to eligible Maldivian citizens.

Passport Card applications must be submitted through the IMUGA Portal.

Please refer to the Passport Types section for the applicable Passport Card fee.

No. A Passport Card is not a replacement for a passport. A valid passport is required for immigration clearance when travelling internationally. The Passport Card may be used as a secondary form of identification where accepted by the destination country or relevant authorities after entry.