The Maldives and the Commonwealth of Dominica have formalised a visa waiver agreement, enabling citizens of both nations to travel without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
The “Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Visa Requirements for Respective Citizens” was signed on Wednesday in a ceremony held at the Permanent Mission of the Maldives to the United Nations in New York. Representing the Maldives was Dr Ali Naseer Mohamed, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, while Dominica was represented by its Permanent Representative, Philbert Aaron.
The agreement marks a significant step forward in fostering closer relations and facilitating greater people-to-people contact between the two countries. Officials from both sides described the development as an important milestone in their diplomatic engagement, expected to pave the way for deeper cooperation in tourism, trade, and cultural exchange.
“This agreement reflects the Maldives’ ongoing efforts to expand its global diplomatic footprint and strengthen bilateral ties with fellow small island developing states,” said Dr Ali Naseer following the signing.
The visa waiver arrangement allows Maldivian and Dominican passport holders to enter, stay, and transit through each other’s countries for up to 30 days without requiring a visa, streamlining travel procedures and enhancing mutual access.
The move is part of a broader Maldivian foreign policy strategy to improve international mobility for its citizens while building stronger connections with countries that share similar developmental aspirations.
