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Travel to Maldives |
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| What to Pack |
 Prior to your journey, do the following :-
Get a strong suitcase with a strong lock. A suitcase never travels Executive Class.
Pack your own suitcase and lock it. Pack all items you may need en route in your hand luggage. Your suitcase or hand luggage should NOT contain :
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- Handguns, ammunition, explosives or weapons of any nature. A spear gun is considered a weapon.
Handguns, ammunition, explosives or weapons of any nature. A spear gun is considered a weapon.
- Pornography.
- Narcotics or psychotropic substances. If you use prescription medication, bring in your supply with a valid prescription.
- Pamphlets, flyers, booklets or literature that promotes any religion.
- Alcoholic beverages. Inbound passengers cannot bring in alcoholic beverages. Your resort, though, has a good selection of alcoholic beverages.
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A good choice of toilet items and cosmetics (including toothbrushes), is available locally. Bring anything you use which is of unconventional make or design.
 As for electrical or electronic items, note that the local electricity grids supply a nominal 220 Volts AC at 50 Hz.
If plan to dive in the Maldives (highly recommended!), pack your own mask and regulator. Even though equipment is available at tourist resorts and on safari vessels, a mask that readily fits your face and a personal mouthpiece will add to your comfort.
Film and cameras are readily available for the amateur and professional photographer. If you use unconventional film formats, bring your own.
The telephone system in use in the Maldives is arguably the best in the region. Bring your mobile phone if you have roaming enabled.
As for clothing, choose light tropical wear. Swimsuits are required. For visits to inhabited islands, T-shirts and light trousers for men and light blouses and cotton skirts or pants for women are recommended. For formal functions, bring formal wear.
Should you have any further queries, ask your travel agent. |
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| Currency and Exchange |
A basic understanding of Maldivian money.
 Maldivian money is called Rufiyaa. A Rufiyaa is divided into 100 Laari. Bank notes come in denominations of Rf. 5.00, Rf. 10.00, Rf. 20.00, Rf.50.00, Rf. 100.00 and Rf. 500.00. Coins exist for Rf 1.00, Rf. 2.00, 50 Laari, 25 Laari, 10 Laari, 5 Laari, 2 Laari and 1 Laari.
At the time of writing, US$ 1.00 equals Rf 1 2.75.
You can readily convert most internationally accepted currencies into Rufiyaa. Travelers' Checks and major credit cards are widely accepted. Always seek an authorized dealer. |
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| Visa Requirements |
 The Maldives is always ready to welcome guests. It is a very visitor-friendly country. All visitors to the Maldives are granted 30-day tourist visas on arrival. This assumes the possession of valid travel documents. Please note, however, that a tourist visa does not allow the bearer to undertake any employment while in the Maldives.
A visitor should also possess a minimum of US$ 25.00 per day of stay in the Maldives. You may be asked to produce evidence to the effect. A visitor may also be asked to produce a valid return ticket.
Under normal circumstances, immigration formalities are fairly easy in the Maldives. |
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| Vaccination |
All visitors to the Maldives are required to possess a valid international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever if they are from, have stayed in, or have traveled through infected areas.
 Apart from this official requirement, we have a few recommendations to make.
First of all we recommend that you consider possibilities in personal risk while abroad. If you are especially susceptible to various infections, travel-related ailments and other maladies, we suggest that you take necessary steps to safeguard yourself. If you are traveling to countries other than the Maldives, you may also consider finding out official and other vaccination requirements of those countries and getting your shots before you travel. We strongly recommend that you see your personal physician who will be in the best position to advice you on your travel health. |
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| Protection of the Environment |
The Maldives believes strongly in environmental protection, with ample cause: The country is one of the most vulnerable!
 Air so pure. Seas teeming with diverse life. Nature at its very best. This is what the Maldives shares with its guests. And all of it is under threat. Your help is much needed.
When you are here, avoid harming any of the natural vegetation at your tourist resort. Apart from approved fishing, do not kill fish. Do not touch coral growth and marine life. Avoid littering. Note that the Maldives is very clean. Dispose of discard batteries, cans, polythene wrappings, etc. properly.
Ask for and follow protection directives. We shall be duly grateful.
Please enjoy your stay in a clean environment! |
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