Many tourists wonder how long it takes at Maldives Immigation on arrival at Velana International Airport. When we go meet and greet guests we always keep consider that tourists will start existing the terminal after 45 minutes from landing. So, we go there 30 minutes after flight landing to ensure that we dont miss any guest. Local Maldivians start existing first, because the immigration process is quicker. When locals start existng the terminal we know that tourists would follow soon.
Tourist queue is usually long. For tourists it takes about 45 - 90 minutes to get clearance from Maldives Immigation and exit the airport arrival hall. At the exit there are people hold name boards to receive guests.
If you have obtained the VIP service from us, you will be greeted on the airport tarmac. From there you will be escorted in VIP vehicle, direct to dedicated lounge. Regular passengers are guided to Immigation where they would queue up for clearance. VIP passengers enjoy refreshments and snacks in the lounge. Specially assigned Immigation Officials would visit them to process the passports.
Department Of Immigration And Emigration holds full authority to follow their procedures. We cannot obstruct or intervene them in anyway. The above explanation is the regular practice, for information purpose only. Maldives have strong rules for illegal activites.
