The Homeland Security Ministry has warned that foreign workers who do not update their biometrics will be deported from the Maldives.
In an announcement, the ministry gave until April 20 to update the fingerprints and photos of all foreign workers in the country.
Employers have been ordered to work with councils to update the biometrics of foreign workers in islands before March 1.
Foreign nationals employed in resorts, safaris, agricultural islands and industrial islands must update their biometrics in collaboration with the Joint Operation Center at NCIT or the nearest council office before April 15.
All those who do not update their biometrics within be suspended from the Expat System.
More information on Operation Kurangi can be obtained by calling 7690228 or emailing operation.kurangi@mohst.gov.mv.
