Maldives immigration threatens foreign media with ‘punitive measures’
Foreign journalists are required to submit details of previous employment, travel history, qualifications, bank account details and a police certificate to get a work or business visa.
29 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Foreign journalists found working on a tourist visa during the Maldives presidential election will face “punitive measures,” the immigration department said Wednesday.
The election is due to be held on September 23 and the Election Commission (EC) has invited foreign media to cover it.
While international press are not banned from the Maldives, getting a visa has been harder in recent years.
Immigration rules require foreign journalists to submit a vetting form with details of previous employment, travel history, qualifications, bank account details and a police certificate to get a work or business visa.
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