Overview

• The Maldives has officially barred Israeli passport holders from entering the country, with dual nationals allowed entry using non-Israeli documents.
• President Mohamed Muizzu signed the measure into law on April 15, 2025, following parliamentary approval.
• The government cited Israel's 'ongoing atrocities' in Gaza as the reason for the ban, aligning with domestic and geopolitical pressures.
• Israel’s Foreign Ministry advised its citizens to avoid traveling to the Maldives, citing limited consular support.
• The Maldives announced plans to appoint a special envoy and launch a national fundraising campaign to support humanitarian efforts in Palestine.