Maldives says thousands of visas granted for Indian workers
Indian media reported that visas were being rejected by the Maldives because of worsening ties.
19 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives Immigration Tuesday denied it is refusing visas for Indian workers, its second such denial, saying more than 2,000 had been issued so far this year.
The denial follows Indian media reporting that visas were being rejected amid worsening ties between the two nations and that Indians were being told not to apply for jobs.
Immigration spokesman Hassan Khaleel told the Maldives Independent that no particular country was being singled out in the visa process and that 2,261 Indians had been granted visas.
He said applications were reviewed and, if needed, rejected on a case-by-case basis.
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