Expatriates in Addu city has been ask to register with the authorities.

According to Addu city council, all expats whom have been living in the city must register with the city council district offices. The registration is done under the new regional administration bill in reference to section 30 and 40.

Addu council has also noted that if anyone would like to bring ex-pat to the city they must register with the district offices and two forms for registration are available from council.

Furthermore, the council has noted that illegal immigrant whom are not under the regulatory program of the government must not be accommodated and must be registered with the regulatory program. The council has also noted they are working with the relevant authorities to repatriated the following illegal immigrants back to there home countries.