It is a north-central island nation in the Indian Ocean with a total of 1,192 islands. The capital is Male.
The Maldives is a tourist destination known for its beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Here you can enjoy a variety of marine activities, including snorkeling, diving, and surfing. Snorkeling is especially worth a try to see the beautiful coral reefs and marine life. You can also relax with the spas and wellness programs offered by the resorts.
1. Maldives Quick Facts
Language Dhivehi
Religion Islam
Currency Rufiyaa(MVR. rf)
Visa Visa on arrival for most nationalities
Power Plugs 230 V 50 Hz (A, C, D, G, J, K, L Type)
Capital Malé
ATM ATM are easy to find at airports, and you can use cards with worldwide ATM capabilities, such as Visa Plus and Master card Cirrus.
Use card
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards are accepted at major establishments such as restaurants and hotels. A small fee may be added for credit card use.
Useful APP
Google Maps
2. Packing for your trip
Air plain Ticket
Dollar Flight Club has made it easier and cheaper to buy flights to the Airport.
SIM card
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Pacsafe Pro safe 800 Luggage Lock
Good protection against snatchers or impulse thieves.
Universal Power Adapter
One of the most essential but most forgotten items in your travel gear? A power adapter!
Travel insurance
Prepare for risky situations Travel insurance can be a big help in the event of an emergency
GoPro HERO11
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3. Transportation
Travel between the airport and the capital island of ‘Male’ is possible by airport ferry or bus, and between the islands by seaplane (TMA) and domestic airplane.
Male
Bus
Fare is 5 rupees
Taxi
30 rupiah per trip, regardless of distance
4. Safety
The Maldives is generally recognized as a safe destination for tourists. The Maldives is known for its low crime rate and stable environment, and crimes against tourists are rare, with many safety measures in place to ensure that tourists feel comfortable. Due to the high number of luxury resorts in the Maldives, tourists are perceived to have a lot of money, which has led to an increase in snatch-and-grab crimes targeting tourists.Foreign travelers usually spend a lot of time in resorts, so there is not much crime involving the general public, but there have been incidents of sexual assault and theft within resorts, so be extra careful with your belongings.
Useful phone numbers for tourists
General emergency number: 102
Country telephone code: 960
5. Climate
The Maldives has a tropical monsoon climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. The lowest temperature is26°C(79°F)
and the highest is 31°C(88°F), so you can expect stable weather.
From January to April, there are relatively few rainy days, but from May to October, rainy days are frequent. The Maldives is located in the equatorial region, so strong storms and cyclones are rare, but when they do occur, they can have a major impact.
6. price
Transportation costs are low, but the overall cost of living is on the higher end of other vacation destinations.
Gasoline (1 liter) 14 MVR
McDonald’s Combo Meal:155 MVR
Water (1.5 liters): 7.30 MVR
Milk (1 liter) 26 MVR
7. Travel precautions
The Maldives is a Muslim country, so serving alcohol is prohibited except on the islands where resorts and airports are located.
If you’re traveling alone between islands, we recommend taking a taxi.
In the Maldives, it’s possible to get caught up in illegal drug crimes even if you don’t intend to, so be careful.
8. Etiquette & Service Tip
In English, it is common to shake hands in greeting. In religious contexts, it is not customary to shake hands with the left hand, and it is polite to always use the right hand when eating.
Tip
Tip is common in the Maldives as a gesture of goodwill at resorts and restaurants. If you are satisfied with the service, it is customary to leave a small tip, but tipping is not mandatory and is a matter of personal discretion.
9. Holidays
The public holidays in Turkey in 2024
1 Jan Mon New Year’s Day
11 Mar Mon First of Ramazan
10 Apr Wed Eid-ul Fithr
11 Apr to 12 Apr Thu to Fri Eid-ul Fithr Holiday
1 May Wed Labour Day
15 Jun Sat Hajj Day
16 Jun Sun Eid-ul Al’haa
17 Jun to 19 Jun Mon to Wed Eid-ul Al’haa Holiday
7 Jul Sun Islamic New Year
26 Jul Fri Independence Day
27 Jul Sat Independence Day Holiday
4 Sep Wed National Day
15 Sep Sun Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
5 Oct Sat The Day Maldives Embraced Islam
6 Oct Sun The Day Maldives Embraced Islam Holiday
3 Nov Sun Victory Day
11 Nov Mon Republic Day
2025 National Public Holidays:
Wednesday, 1 January : New Year’s Day
Saturday, 1 March : First of Ramazan
Sunday, 30 March : Eid-ul Fithr
Monday to Tuesday, 31 March to 1 April : Eid-ul Fithr Holiday
Thursday, 1 May : Labour Day
Thursday, 5 June : Hajj Day
Friday, 6 June : Eid-ul Al’haa
Saturday to Monday, 7 June to 9 June : Eid-ul Al’haa Holiday
Thursday, 26 June : Islamic New Year
Saturday, 26 July : Independence Day
Sunday, 24 August :National Day
Thursday, 4 September : Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
Wednesday, 24 September : The Day Maldives Embraced Islam
Monday, 3 November : Victory Day
Tuesday, 11 November : Republic Day