Maldives FAQ

Do I need to book a lodging before I show up in the Maldives? 

Indeed! You should have an affirmed booking at an enlisted traveler office. 

If it's not too much trouble, recall that your whole occasion in the Maldives ought to be reserved at a similar lodging, with the exception of travel purposes. You will likewise require an affirmed inn reserving for your vacationer visa. 

Traveler resorts, liveaboard vessels and inns situated on uninhabited islands are open for appointments beginning from July 15, 2020. Visitor houses and lodgings situated on possessed islands will be open for appointments beginning from August 1, 2020. In any case, visitor houses and inns situated on occupied islands will be permitted to oblige traveling travelers hanging tight for homegrown exchanges under extraordinary licenses. Travel courses of action can be made through the essential office where the stay is reserved. 

Would i be able to venture out with a soon to terminate identification? 

Indeed! From first of July 2020 the Maldives Immigration has decreased the identification legitimacy necessity for traveler visa of least a half year to only multi month (30 days) from the appearance date. 

Will I get a free multi day visa upon appearance? 

Indeed! Maldives will give a free 30-day traveler visa on appearance to all identities. 

For your free 30-day on-appearance traveler visa, you need to give: 

- An affirmed lodging booking, adequate assets and affirmed bring ticket back. 

- Health Declaration Form x2 

What is the Health Declaration Form? 

The Health Declaration Form (HDF) should be filled in and put together by all guests twice – 24 hours before your trip to the Maldives and again before you leave from the Maldives. 

You might present the structure electronically through Here 

Will I be 14 days isolated upon appearance? 

You won't be likely to any isolate means and won't be needed to present any clinical trial results for passage upon appearance to Maldives. Nonetheless, voyagers giving manifestations of COVID-19 upon appearance will be exposed to a PCR test at the explorer's expense. Furthermore, nearby wellbeing specialists might direct arbitrary testing, at no expense for explorers. 

Would i be able to go without Covid test with completely inoculated? 

Viable from April 20 2021, explorers showing up Maldives won't be needed to deliver a negative Covid-19 PCR test testament upon appearance and go through required quarantine if voyagers have spent fourteen days after full immunization and they can exhibit confirmation of a substantial full inoculation declaration with an endorsed antibody against Covid-19. 

In any case, voyagers showing up to the Maldives to work in the accompanying spots are needed to introduce a negative PCR test result on appearance, despite the fact that fourteen days have passed in the wake of finishing their second portion of inoculation: 

1. Wellbeing offices 
2. Childcare focuses
3. Schools 
4. Private consideration administrations 

Are social removing and facial coverings needed openly puts? 

Regard all friendly removing prerequisites, and notice a self quarantine if COVID-19 manifestations show up during your visit in Maldives. Veils are needed in all open settings, at the air terminal and during homegrown exchanges. 

All physical separating rules are obviously set apart with noticeable distance data and floor markings in traveler terminals. Hand sanitisation and cleanliness offices are additionally accessible all through the air terminal.

What is Maldives? 

The Maldives, authoritatively the Republic of Maldives and furthermore alluded to as the Maldive Islands, is an island country in South Asia, situated in the Indian Ocean comprising of a twofold chain of 26 atolls, orientated north-south, that lie around 700 kilometers (430 nm) south-west of Sri Lanka and 400 kilometers (250 nm) south-west of India. 

What is Maldives known for? 

The Maldives are known for their regular habitat including the perfectly clear sea, white sand sea shores, and bountiful marine life. The climate of the Maldives is great for guests to get occupied with water sports like swimming, scuba plunging, swimming, water-skiing, fishing, windsurfing and kite boarding. 

What nation claims the Maldives? 

The Portuguese coercively secured themselves in Male from 1558 until their ejection in 1573. In the seventeenth century the islands were a sultanate under the security of the Dutch leaders of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), and, after the British claimed Ceylon in 1796, the islands turned into a British protectorate, a status formalized in 1887. In 1965 the Maldive Islands achieved full political freedom from the British, and in 1968 another republic was initiated and the sultanate annulled. The keep going British soldiers left on March 29, 1976, the date from that point celebrated in the Maldives as Independence Day. The Maldives turned into an individual from the Commonwealth in 1982. 

How's the topography? 

The Maldives comprises of 1,192 coral islands gathered in a twofold chain of 26 atolls, that stretch along a length of 871 kilometers north-south bearing, spread over approximately 90,000 square kilometers (35,000 sq mi), just 298 square kilometers of that is dry land, making this one of the world's most scattered nations. 

It is likewise the planet's most reduced country, with greatest and normal regular ground levels of just 2.4 meters (7 ft 10 in) and 1.5 meters (4 ft 11 in) above ocean level, individually. In any case, more than 80% of the nation's property is made out of coral islands that ascent short of what one meter above ocean level. The reef is made out of coral flotsam and jetsam and living coral. This goes about as a characteristic obstruction against the ocean, framing tidal ponds. 

Maldives waters are home to a few environments, however are generally noted for their assortment of beautiful coral reefs, home to 1100 types of fish, 5 types of ocean turtles, 21 types of whales and dolphins, 187 types of corals, 400 types of molluscs, and 83 types of echinoderms. Numerous shellfish species are there also. 

Is Maldives ok for the guests? 

Indeed, Maldives is presumably probably the most secure spot on the planet. The crime percentage and imprisonment rates are really low. Nonetheless, insignificant burglaries and thefts have become typical over the most recent couple of years, particularly in the capital city Malé. Likewise, be careful with the pickpockets in jam-packed regions. Cease from displaying costly possessions that might get undesirable eyes. 

Concerning extravagance resorts, being arranged on the private islands focuses on the security of their visitors for them. Every one of them have a very much laid security framework. In any case, it is fitting to secure your stuff safe store confines as opposed to lying unattended your room while you pass on to walk around your inn. 

What is the capital? 

Malé is the capital and most crowded city in the Republic of Maldives. With a populace of 215,879 and a space of 8.30 square kilometers (3.20 sq mi), it is additionally one of the most thickly populated urban communities on the planet. The city is topographically situated at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll (North Kaafu Atoll). Officially, the city comprises of a focal island, an air terminal island, and two different islands represented by the Malé City Council. 

What is the cash utilized? 

The Maldives utilizes Rufiyaa (MVR) as the public money. Rufiyaa notes come in groups of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. The midpoint of conversion standard is 100 rufiyaa per 6.50 US dollar and the rate is allowed to vary inside a ±20% band. Uplifting news: Most retreats, inns, shops and specialist organizations acknowledge money or card installments with US Dollars (USD) and Euro (EUR) 

What's the time distinction? 

The Maldives is 5 hours in front of the GMT (GMT+5). 

Be that as it may, a few retreats have for all time added 1 hour to Maldives Time to make the most out of the light. Make certain to check with your retreat to figure out the current neighborhood time on the island. 

Is English generally spoken? 

Maldivians speak Dhivehi. It is the National language, however English is broadly utilized in business and instruction. Individuals working in the travel industry area are skillful in Italian, French, Spanish, German and Japanese. 

Would i be able to smoke in Maldives? 

Indeed. There is no arrangement it changes from one island to another it for the most part favors smokers. In any case, some will have limited regions (eateries, rooms specifically). 

What is unlawful in Maldives? 

It is an offense to bring the accompanying things into Maldives: explosives, weapons, guns, ammo and medications, however moreover the importation of material considered in opposition to Islam like erotic entertainment, pork and pork items, liquor, symbols for love, books of scriptures or any non-Islamic strict text is likewise unlawful. 

Do and don'ts Maldives? 

Don't 

• Try not to sunbathe topless
• Try not to buy or sell turtle shells and dark corals, they are ensured species in the Maldives.
• Try not to bring alcohol or alcoholic items into the Maldives
• Try not to engage under lock and key or utilization of opiate drugs.
• Try not to smoke or burn-through food during the heavenly month of Ramadan in Malé.
• Try not to litter the roads.
• Try not to contact or pick corals when jumping or swimming.
• Try not to arrange plastic packs into the ocean, it very well may be unsafe.
• Try not to embrace or kiss in people in general

Do's 

• Do attempt Maldivian foods
• Do watch customary and social 'bodu-beru' shows
• Do visit the neighborhood market and the fish market
• Do go for a stroll around Malé and snap loads of photographs and selfies.
• Do make sure to remove shoes prior to going into a Maldivian house.
• Do dress appropriately when visiting a Mosque or strict site.
• Do purchase real Maldivian creates
• Do visit an occupied island to investigate their conventional and social qualities and eat natively constructed exquisite and delights
• Do grin a ton.
• Do attempt to get familiar with a couple of essential expressions in Dhivehi 

Would i be able to Bring Alcohol to the Maldives? 

Bringing liquor is precluded in the Maldives and those are held with Maldives Customs Authority until your flight. A wide determination of liquor and spirits are accessible in vacationer resorts, notwithstanding, utilization of liquor is taboo in local people islands. 

How is the climate in the Maldives? 

With a normal temperature of 30-degree celsius, the Maldives has a tropical rainstorm environment with two overwhelming seasons. Choosing when to visit relies upon what you'll get a kick out of the chance to do as both have their upsides and downsides. The climate in Maldives is generally bright and sticky consistently, but tropical downpour showers are relied upon from May to October 

When is the best an ideal opportunity to visit Maldives? 

The Maldives is a throughout the entire year travel objective with warm temperature and bright days. You can partake in the sunniest skies among December and April. The Maldives is drier during this time with less mugginess and hotter temperatures. It's ideal climate for going through the day at the ocean side and absorbing the sun. But at the same time it's the most costly season to visit the islands, and keeping in mind that perceivability is more clear the marine life is less abundant. 

Are there clinics and clinical offices? 

The Maldives can flaunt clinical and dental administrations, drug stores, a huge government emergency clinic and numerous private centers in the capital city, a large portion of the retreats have occupant specialists or nurture and has essential clinical offices accessible. 

Would it be advisable for me to take out movement protection prior to visiting Maldives? 

We realize that a ton of things can occur from the time you book your vacation to the genuine date so at whatever point you're voyaging, it would be a decent precautionary measure to have travel protection. Most Mastercard organizations have reasonable choices so go ahead and call your bank to get some information about those. 

Do I wanted a visa to visit Maldives? 

All explorers to Maldives should be in control of a legitimate visa no under a half year of time before termination and travel reports. Guests with this documentation will be given with traveler visas on appearance (VOA) for a time of multi day, for nothing. 

Is there an air terminal in the Maldives? 

Maldives as of now has 14 air terminals, including five global air terminals. These include: the worldwide air terminals from the Velaana International Airport, Hanimaadhoo International Airport, Gan International Airport, Villa International Airport, Maafaru International Airport, and homegrown air terminals at Baa Dharavandhoo, Raa Ifuru, Th Thimarafushi, Dhaalu Kudahuvadhoo, Gaaf Alif Kooddoo, Gaaf Dhaal Kaadedhoo, Laamu Kadhdhoo, Haa Dhaal Kulhudhuhfushi, and Gn. Fuvahmulah air terminal. 

What Airport am I Flying to? 

You will show up to Velana International Airport (Male air terminal, MLE), the principle air terminal in the Maldives. Significant transporters, for example, Emirates, Qatar, Turkish Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and numerous other European transporters for the most part work to the Male air terminal every now and again. 

Which carriers fly to the Maldives? 

Emirates, SriLankan Airlines, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Air India, China Southern, Singapore Airlines, Aeroflot, Korean Air, Etihad Airways, Thai Airways, Air Asia 

Where is Velana International air terminal? 

Velana International Airport, otherwise called Malé (MLE) is the primary air terminal of the Maldives. Situated in the North Malé Atoll, the country's primary vehicle center point extends the main runway on the island of Hulhule, 10 minutes by boat from the capital of the Maldives. Connected by shedule non-stop trips to significant urban communities of southeast Asia, Europe and the Middle East Malé air terminal acknowledges Etihad Airways, Aeroflot, Air Asia,Emira

Where to purchase a sim card at the air terminal? 

You can purchase a SIM card from any administrator (and you should) directly at the Malé air terminal. The business office is situated in the supposed business community. After the leave the baggage guarantee region immediately turn right and the both the workplaces of Dhiraagu and Ooreedoo will be on your right-hand side. Likewise, the administrators' workplaces are on the occupied islands, and surprisingly in the lodging it isn't hard to purchase a sim card. The hotel's staff effectively (however not legitimately) is occupied with their deal, from the room-kid you can purchase and recharge vouchers (strangely at cost). 

Would i be able to utilize my Visa/Mastercard? 

Every extravagance resort assumes significant acknowledgment cards including Visa, Amex and MasterCard. Seven days occasion could without much of a stretch run up a tab of over US$2000, so guarantee your credit breaking point can stand it. Guesthouses additionally acknowledge significant charge cards, however twofold check this with yours before you travel. You will need to affirm with your inn before you travel that your specific Mastercard is acknowledged, but most clients of Visa, MasterCard, and American Express will have no issue. 

Are their ATM's on the Capital City/Island or elsewhere? 

ATMs can be found effectively in Male city and at the Velana International air terminal, and practically all permit you to pull out assets from worldwide records. They're likewise now regularly found on possessed islands, especially the greater ones. All things considered, by and large there is just a single ATM on every island, so it's never ideal to be dependent on them. 

Know that there are limitations on changing rufiyaa into unfamiliar money. If you take out cash in rufiyaa from an ATM, you will not have the option to change the rest of into US dollars or some other unfamiliar money. Hence on the off chance that you wanted loads of neighborhood money, trade unfamiliar money for rufiyaa at a bank and keep the receipt to be permitted to change the rest of at the air terminal. 

Is it illicit to take shells from the Maldives? 

Indeed, it's unlawful. The justification for that is on the grounds that the shells are required by the especially alive creatures, for example, loner crabs to live in, and the dead coral separates into the powder delicate white sand that the Maldives is so popular for. 

Would i be able to take photos, video and robot film? 

Robot use is totally restricted acrossIn numerous spaces of the Maldives, (for example, extravagance resorts). Each hotel has their own robot strategy. Nonetheless, the greater part of the retreats permit drones on assigned spaces of the island because of security concerns. The retreat will help you track down the most beautiful regions on the island for the ideal video shoot. A few hotels anyway don't empower or has a no-drone strategy.

How to get from Male Airport to an inn or visitor house? 

The remarkable area of this island country implies that to get your selective retreat you should make an ocean journey or departure from air terminal. A homegrown flight, speedboat or seaplane move – relying upon where your retreat is found – to get you out to your island heaven. 

What amount of time does it require to get to my lodging from Male Airport? 

Island move time relies upon the chose inn. Speed boat moves can be pretty much as short as 10 minutes or up to an hour. Seaplane moves generally take from 30 minutes to 60 minutes. If it's not too much trouble, allude to the lodging move detail page for more data. 

What is the timetable for island moves and the baggage strategy? 

Speed boat moves work 24 hours of the day. These exchanges will be masterminded by the inn dependent on your appearance/takeoff time. 

Seaplanes work from 6:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., 7 days out of each week. In any case, plans differ contingent upon the appearance and takeoff seasons of all visitors on that given day. You should show up into Male before 3:30 p.m. to get an impromptu Seaplane move. Seaplane Carriers are autonomous administrators which furnish the retreat with plans for the evening preceding appearance and takeoffs. All things considered, all timetable planning are exclusively at the circumspection of the seaplane the executives. Every traveler might convey 20kg of processed baggage and 5kg of hand gear. Any overabundance thereof is dependent upon the extra expenses to be paid direct to the seaplane administrator. The Carrier doesn't ensure to move stuff on similar trip as the travelers and claims all authority to reject carriage of out-sized things just as confined articles and hazardous products. 

How would I get from the air terminal to seaplane? 

Subsequent to landing, migration and customs conventions you will enter the appearance lobby where resorts and visit administrators have their own counters or delegates. If you have booked a seaplane straightforwardly through the lodging, show your voucher, or find your visit administrator on the off chance that you booked a visit. 

In the wake of actually taking a look at your archives, the retreat air terminal delegate will point you the correct way, or they will by and by move to the TMA enrollment work area. In the wake of enlisting and emptying your baggage, you will be welcome to a minibus with cooling, which conveys travelers to the TMA terminal. 

Will somebody meet me at the air terminal? 

Most lodgings will give delegates, to welcome you at the air terminal appearance lobby. In case this isn't true, kindly methodology the inn contact counter in the air terminal appearance lobby. 

How far is the air terminal appearance lobby from the exchange flight focuses? 

It is roughly 50m strolling distance from the air terminal appearance lobby. The ship dock for speed boat moves is right external the appearance lobby. 

Registration for Seaplane moves is situated at the appearance corridor. A bus transport will carry you to the Seaplane terminal. Travel time is around 10-15 minutes. 

What time is speedboat moves? 

Accessible for those found moderately near Male Airport, speedboat moves are intended for transportation on brief distances (normally as long as 2 hours). On appearance, you will be welcomed by Male air terminal agent who will accompany you to pier for that extravagance speedboat move. 

Speedboats work 24 hours out of each day and moves are valued between $25-80USD per individual ward on the distance to be voyaged.. These exchanges will be organized by the lodging dependent on your appearance/flight time. 

Are seaplane administration accessible the entire day? 

No. Seaplanes just work during sunlight hours typically between 6am – 4pm. Kindly make a point to organize with your Destination Specialist in regards to your exchanges. 

Imagine a scenario where my flight shows up into Male after 3:30 p.m.. 

In the event that your worldwide flight shows up previously/after the working hours, you will be needed to remain for the time being in Male and get the soonest trip out the following day. We suggest booking a lodging inside nearness to the air terminal. 

What is the timetable for homegrown flights? 

Homegrown flight might be needed to go from Male worldwide air terminal to a neighborhood air terminal situated close to the island you have picked. Homegrown plane Operate 24 hours out of each day. All Transfer will be consolidate and plan Transfer as indicated by you worldwide Arrival and takeoff flight. Every traveler might convey 20kg of handled baggage and 5kg of hand gear. It isn't fitting to book air tickets online on carrier sites, as the ticket cost will be twice as costly. 

What is the free things remittance for homegrown flights? 

Every traveler might convey 20kg of handled baggage and 5kg of hand gear. It isn't fitting to book air tickets online on aircraft sites, as the ticket cost will be twice as costly. 

For what reason do I wanted my flight subtleties to make a booking? 

Appearance/takeoff date and time are needed to guarantee appropriate booking of moves to and from the retreat, for all visitors. 

Imagine a scenario where I don't have my flight subtleties yet. 

If you don't have your flight subtleties at the hour of the booking, if it's not too much trouble, contact your inn Customer Support , no later than 3 days preceding your appearance to guarantee moves to and from the inn are appropriately masterminded. 

As the Maldives is an island country, seaplanes and speed boats fill in as cabs to your objective. Without this assistance, getting to your inn is unimaginable. 

Kindly note: these island moves are facilitated by your lodging. All expenses related with this exchange administration will be payable to the lodging at one or the other registration or look at. 

Imagine a scenario where my partner in crime and I show up on discrete flights. 

If it's not too much trouble, contact your inn Customer Support, 48 hours before your registration date. All island transportation will be masterminded according to your appearance time at the air terminal. 

How would I mastermind my get moves once again to Male Airport? 

All hotel moves are roundtrip. Kindly guarantee that both appearance and takeoff flight subtleties are noted on your booking to guarantee that your inn masterminds your exchanges as needs be. 

How would I know when my flight move is? 

At the point when the dismal opportunity arrives for you to leave an island, the staff will educate you regarding your exchange times one day preceding your flight date. When the Seaplane Company or the Domestic Airline settles the timings, a hotel's staff will convey a takeoff letter to your manor. 

How long is the sit tight an ideal opportunity for moves? 

However much as could be expected, your retreat will whisk you immediately to their island when you land yet relying upon the closeness of your picked property there might be some holding up time included. Speedboat moves are the most ideal choice for individuals who have no an ideal opportunity to squander or are on more limited excursion days since they have their own exchanges that can get you – relying upon visitor appearances, there may be a stand by season of 20 – 30 minutes, however that seldom occurs. Seaplane moves might make some stand by memories of as long as an hour relying upon appearances too since they bunch visitors going to specific atolls together dependent on their global flight appearance or takeoff. 

How would I get from Male Airport to my visit/delay lodging in Male city? 

On the off chance that the city lodging you book does exclude air terminal exchanges, there is a ship situated at the dock right external the appearance corridor. The excursion costs USD 1.00 and requires roughly 15 minutes. Cabs are accessible once you show up however most inns are inside strolling distance from the appearance point. On the other hand, if the inn gives moves, their delegate will meet you at the air terminal. 

Imagine a scenario in which I miss my exchange. 

In the appearance corridor of Male Airport, you might continue to the contact counter of your lodging for additional help. In case there is no assigned contact counter for your inn, kindly call Booking/Agoda/Expedia Customer Support. The telephone number is recorded on your inn voucher.

What is a house reef? 

The house reef is that region near the island's upward drop off where the coral starts to total in a sort of coral nursery overflowing with marine life and brilliant fish. The shallow water encased by the house reef additionally fills in as an enormous regular pool and shields swimmers from the sea waves and solid flowing flows outside the reef. 

Would i be able to go swimming around the island? 

Contingent upon the retreat, swimming can sit tight for you on the edge of your estate, near the sea shores of this island, or in the tidal pond. In the reef channels are sliced through which you can arrive at the drop-off. If you feel like a fish in the water, securely pack your hardware, comprising of a veil, a couple of blades, cylinders and, as indicated by the conditions (state of being, age, flows), a daily existence coat. Find, investigate, plunge, work on relaxing! 

What are the most well known outings? 

Swimming boat trip – house reef, nightfall journey, shoal outing, late evening fishing, spot dolphins or whale sharks, visit a remote location 

Would i be able to fish on the house reef? 

Kindly note there is no fishing permitted on the hotel reef in the Maldives. For fishing trips if it's not too much trouble, contact your manor host or visit Reception. 

What are the most well known water sports? 

Swimming and scuba making a plunge the warm, turquoise waters are the absolute most famous exercises in the Maldives, indeed the Maldives is eminent for it. A wide range of other watersports including kayaking, cruising, remote ocean fishing and water skiing are likewise exceptionally normal. You can contract a yacht, maybe with a skipper and gourmet specialist, to cruise among the islands or go dusk fishing. 

Are there sharks in the Maldives? 

The Maldives is home to 26 unique types of shark, albeit the greater part of these live in more profound water, and you would not ordinarily see swimming. A few types of reef sharks and medical caretaker sharks can be seen on house reef and snorkel trips, in any case, these don't represent a threat to people.