Quick Facts

No pre-arrival visa is required to enter the Republic of Maldives.

A 30-day visa is issued on arrival for all nationalities, provided visitors are in possession of a valid passport, a valid ticket out of the country and enough funds to cover the expenses for duration of their stay in Maldives.

The official website of the Maldives Immigration

The national currency in Maldives is the Maldivian Rufiyaa.

Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.

MVR 1.00 equals:

A 10% Service Charge, 12% Goods and Services Tax (to be levied on all services including accommodation, air transfers, food and beverage, activities and other services) and Green Tax of USD 6 per person, per night, regardless of age, will be applied.

Tipping is at the discretion of travellers.

Bank Hours
7.30am - 2.30pm, Sunday through Thursday

Office Hours
7.30am - 2.30pm (public), Sunday through Thursday (Government)
9am - 5pm, Sunday through Thursday (Private)

Shop Hours
9am - 12noon; 2pm - 6.30pm; 8pm - 10pm (2pm to 6.30pm on Fridays).

The resort has its own in-house doctor and decompression chamber in case of diving sicknesses. In case of emergencies that cannot be treated at the resort, Hithadoo Regional Hospital in Addu Atoll is equipped to provide medical treatment.

The Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) in Malé is a big hospital in the country and provides sophisticated medical care. ADK Hospital is a big private healthcare facility and has high medical standards.

Dress code is generally casual. T-shirts and cotton clothing are suitable. In Malé, the capital, and on other inhabited islands, it is recommended that women wear modest clothing.

Please be advised that the Republic of Maldives as an Islamic nation, and as such prohibits any form of public nudity.

The Maldives benefits from a tropical climate with average daytime temperatures of 28°C (82°F) and above throughout the year.

Despite a close proximity to the equator, humidity is low due to cooling sea breezes.