Frequently Asked Questions

Maldives, in full Republic of Maldives, also called Maldive Islands, independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean. It consists of a chain of about 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks (some 200 of which are inhabited), grouped in clusters, or atolls.

Male, also spelled Male' or Malé, island and atoll, capital of Maldives, in the Indian Ocean. It lies on Male Atoll, about 400 miles (645 km) southwest of Sri Lanka.

Maldives consists of a chain of about 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks (some 200 of which are inhabited), grouped in clusters, or atolls..

Atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef or close coral island that encloses or almost encloses a lagoon. The Maldives is formed by 20 natural atolls.

Maldivian rufiyaa is the country’s currency, but as it is generally known as a tourist spot, foreign cash is generally accepted – the most common are US Dollars, British pounds, and

The Maldives only have 1 official time zone, Maldives Time (MHT), which is 5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Dhivehi is the country’s official language.

Yes, English is widely spoken by the locals of Maldives.

The peak season of visiting Maldives is from November to April where you get to enjoy their dry season. Expect sunny and clear azure skies. Rush especially around December, or Christmas is always anticipated. Luxury over US$ 300 Luxury + Bungalows over US$ 500

Maldives is a tropical country, so expect a warm weather throughout the year with little rain and low humidity, best for beach vacations. Temperature will be around 29°C to 31°C while their coldest season is around 24°C.

There is no particular or any special equipment or clothing asked from tourists or travelers. But if you wish to enjoy their local customs and traditions, you may ask for locals’ assistance and recommendations.

Aside from passport, insurance and other documents, there are things that tourist should pack to enjoy their vacation. Maldives is a warm country perfect for beach vacations, consider packing protective gear that would protect you from the rays of the sun like a sunhat, sunglasses, protective lotions like sunscreens, and appropriate clothing such as a shirt and pants to keep you cool. Better prepare adapters as well as they operate on 230 volts.

There are many wonderful things that you can buy and bring back home from the Maldives. The Maldives is filled with literally a plethora of options and maybe overwhelming. These can be like accessories and hand-made necklaces, sarongs, mini dhonis, fridge magnets, coconut products, Maldivian Mats, or Edible Fish Products. These will definitely remind you of your vacation on the islands which are available in souvenir shops and local store.

Maldivians, generally, can converse in English very well. But here are some important words you could learn: Hello - Assalaamu Alaikum. Yes - Aan No - Noon Please - Adhes kohfa Thank you - Shukuriyaa You're welcome - Maruhabaa Excuse me - Ma-aaf kurey I'm sorry - Ma-aafu kurey

The difference of the 2 room category are the room's size, the interior/exterior design of the two rooms and note that Water Bungalow with Pool has a plunge pool while Water Villa does not have.

Local islands are where the locals live in while resort islands are where resorts, hotels, and beaches operate.

Beach villa is a few steps away from the lagoons while water villa is directly built on top of waters. Water villa is considered to be more private and exclusive than beach villa and is more favored by majority as they have direct access to water.

There are resorts that are well-equipped with safety measures like proper railing and child safety locks over the deck and villa. These will allow children of all ages provided you sign a waiver. Families with young children will enjoy beach villas facing shallow island lagoons.

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Maldives vacation cost vary depending on your interest, number of travelers, length of stay, and vacation profile. Typically, an economic vacation may start from $2,500, and may increase to comfort, luxury, and luxury all-inclusive for $9,500 to $15,000 and so on. Get a direct quote form Maldives exclusive agent through +960 7773699.

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WIFI in the Maldives is generally available in the lobby of hotels and island resorts. The predominant method of access to the Internet is still via low-speed, dial-up; there is no national data backbone and international Internet connectivity is via satellite rather than fibre.

At present, the Maldives is open to visitors from all countries as long as they have proof of a negative Covid test taken no more than four days prior to their arrival.

Yes, testing is required. All visitors must present a certificate of a negative PCR test carried out within the 96 hours prior to departure, clearly showing the name and address of the laboratory, as well as the date of the sample taken, regardless of their vaccination status.

All arriving and departing passengers via airports and seaports are required to complete the Traveler Declaration form within 72 hours of the flight time. Start on the Maldives Immigration Portal (https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ethd/create) Select the purpose of the (THD) Travel Health Declaration form. A section will appear. Complete the form by filling out the required information. You will be required to attach a photo of yourself. Complete the form by clicking SUBMIT button on the bottom of the page.

There is NO mandatory quarantine on arrival to the Maldives. For non-tourist visitors travelling to an inhabited island, you are required to undergo self-quarantine of 14 days upon arrival at the island.

FREE 30-day visa ON-ARRIVAL VISA for ALL TOURISTS. Passport must have at least 1-month validity from the date of your expected departure in the Maldives. A confirmed pre-booking at a registered tourist facility is a pre-requisite for the visa. Up until guesthouse tourist facilities are to be reopened at a later date, a booking is considered valid ONLY for a tourist resort facility, liveaboards, and/or pre-approved transit facilities. Tourist visa extensions will be made available for long-stay tourists without imposition of any further fees.

There are 18 airports in Maldives and 5 of which are international. 14 airports are currently operating in the Maldives. These include the international airports from the Velaana International

How is the Airport? Which airlines travel to Maldives? The airport in the Maldivian capital of Malé (MLE) has become an international hub in recent years. Weather makes the Maldives a highly seasonal destination, so not all of these flights operate year-round. Aeroflot from Moscow (SVO) AirAsia from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Air France from Paris (CDG) Air India from Bengaluru (BLR) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) Alitalia from Rome (FCO) Austrian Airlines from Vienna (VIE) Bangkok Airways from Bangkok (BKK) British Airways from London Gatwick (LGW) Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong (HKG) China Eastern from Shanghai (PVG) China Southern from Guangzhou (CAN) via Colombo (CMB) Condor from Frankfurt (FRA) Edelweiss Air from Zurich (ZRH) Emirates from Dubai (DXB) and Colombo (CMB) Etihad from Abu Dhabi (AUH) Korean Air from Seoul (ICN) via Colombo (CMB) Lufthansa from Frankfurt (FRA) Qatar Airways from Doha (DOH) Saudia from Riyadh (RUH) Singapore Airlines, Silkair and Scoot from Singapore (SIN) SriLankan