General information about traveling to Maldives

Maldives

Stunning white sand beaches and an amazing underwater world make Maldives an obvious choice for a true holiday of a lifetime. Maldives has option for both budget & luxury holidays.

Visa

Tourist visa is issued to a visiting foreign national, who does not have the intention for employment. A foreign national visiting the Maldives on tourist visa will get 30 days from the date of entry.

  •  Tourists are required produce the following documents upon arrival.
    1. A passport/travel document that is valid for at least 1 month.
    2. A valid ticket to continue your journey out of the Maldives within the stipulated time frame
    3. Enough funds to cover the cost of your stay in Maldives. (US$100 + US$50 per day) or a confirmation of reservation in a Tourist Resort or a Hotel

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Climate

  • Climate of the Maldives is sunny, warm and humid throughout the year with occasional showers of tropical rain.
  • Average temperature is between 29 – 32 degrees Celcius.
  • Rainy and Windy, usually from May to September. Warm and dry , from  November to April.

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What to wear

  • Due to the warm climate in the Maldives it is ideal to wear cotton clothing.
  • Government regulations do not allow public nudity.
  • When visiting inhabited islands and the capital city it is recommended to wear modest clothing, especially women.

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Language

  • Dhivehi is the spoken language but English is widely spoken by Maldivians.
  • Staff in the resorts speaks variety of languages including English, French, Italian, German, Japanese etc.

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Customs

  • By law, it is prohibited to import firearms, drugs, alcoholic beverages, pornographic materials and idols of worship.
  • Alcoholic beverages are available only in resorts.
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