Maldives: Travelling

Entry Requirements

Passport and Visa Service: Maldives Immigration
High Commission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - Maldives visa and passport fnformation

For Further Information: List of overseas missions - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Check IATA Travel Website for visa requirements and health advices.

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Male Velana International Airport (MLE)	4km/2.5miles	USD 4	USD 1	Not available	approx. 15 min

Health Precautions: No specific vaccination is required. For further information, consult the dedicated page on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions: Fit to Travel - Maldives
UK Gov Foreign Travel Advice - Maldives
Maldives Ministry of Tourism
For Further Information on Safety Conditions: Safety and Security advice - UK Government

Time and Time Difference: It is %T:%M %A In Male (GMT+5)
Summer Time Period: The Maldives enjoy hot weather throughout the year; however, the nation enjoys the best weather between November and April with full days of sunshine. The South West monsoon season usually begins between April and May and lasts until October or November.

Time zone

Type of Climate: Maldives is characterized by a warm and humid tropical monsoon climate. Variations in temperatures are limited throughout the year, with an annual mean temperature of 28°C. The archipelago has two distinct seasons: the southwest monsoon (wet season) normally extends from mid-May to November, and the northeast monsoon (dry season) extends from January to March. The month of December and April are considered the monsoon transitional periods.
For further information: Maldives Meteorological Service
AccuWeather

Climate

Domestic Currency: Maldives Rufiyaa
ISO Code: MVR
Possible Means of Payment: All major credit and debit cards are accepted in resorts, hotels and many shops and restaurants in tourist places.
The U.S. dollar is accepted as legal tender throughout the country.

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