Maldives — Travel Destinations

🇲🇻 Maldives

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Essential Travel Info for Maldives

Health & Safety

Vaccines:Routine vaccines
Water:Drink only bottled/desalinated water provided.
Resort doctors are good but expensive.

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

230VType G (UK style).

Local Etiquette

  • Alcohol only allowed on resort islands.
  • Modest dress in Malé/local islands.
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