Health & Safety
Vaccines:Routine vaccines
Water:Drink only bottled/desalinated water provided.
“Resort doctors are good but expensive.”
🇲🇻 Maldives
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Essential Travel Info for Maldives
Visa Requirements
EU Citizens:Visa on arrival (30 days).
Others:Visa on arrival (30 days).
Internet & SIM
Quality:Good WiFi in resorts.
Action:Dhiraagu or Ooredoo (buy at airport for speedboats/local islands).
Money & Tipping
Cash vs Card:USD and Cards are king on resorts.
Tipping:Service charge usually included, but butler/staff tips appreciated.
Getting Around
Apps:
Drive:Drive on the LEFT (Malé only).
Speedboats and Seaplanes.
Safety: Safe
Resorts are extremely safe.
SOS:119
Climate & Weather
Day
30°C
Night
26°C
Sunny Hours:8 hours/day
Water Temp:28°C
Tropical. Dry season Dec–Apr is best. Wet season May–Nov.
Electricity
230V • Type G (UK style).
Local Etiquette
- •Alcohol only allowed on resort islands.
- •Modest dress in Malé/local islands.