{"id":362,"date":"2026-03-11T07:27:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/maldives\/?p=362"},"modified":"2026-03-11T07:27:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:27:57","slug":"maldives-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Maldives visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do You Need Maldives Visa to enter the country? <br><\/strong>Where and how to complete the Maldives health declaration (IMUGA)? What are the current Maldives entry rules? In this guide, you\u2019ll find everything about visa runs, PCR tests, passport validity requirements, and more. You\u2019ll also discover useful tips to help you avoid unnecessary issues and save time while planning your dream trip to the Maldives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>It will be difficult for you to plan your dream trip to Maldives without these websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/y9Loq1Pp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" 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class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/tXjdIZsr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel.png\" alt=\"maldives top hotels\" class=\"wp-image-3963\" style=\"width:64px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel.png 512w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/shapka-hotel-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Hotels<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-visa\/#Are_the_Maldives_Open_for_Tourists_Right_Now\" >Are the Maldives Open for Tourists Right Now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-visa\/#Do_I_Need_a_Visa_for_the_Maldives\" >Do I Need a Visa for the Maldives?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-visa\/#Maldives_Entry_Rules_Documents_Declarations_and_Prohibited_Items\" >Maldives Entry Rules: Documents, Declarations, and Prohibited Items<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-visa\/#Items_Prohibited_from_Import_into_the_Maldives\" >Items Prohibited from Import into the Maldives:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-visa\/#IMUGA_Health_Declaration\" >IMUGA Health Declaration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-visa\/#Visa_Run_%E2%80%94_What_It_Is_and_How_It_Works_in_the_Maldives\" >Visa Run \u2014 What It Is and How It Works in the Maldives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-visa\/#What_You_Cannot_Take_Out_of_the_Maldives\" >What You Cannot Take Out of the Maldives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/maldives-visa\/#Quick_Tips_for_Travelers\" >Quick Tips for Travelers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_Maldives_Open_for_Tourists_Right_Now\"><\/span><strong>Are the Maldives Open for Tourists Right Now?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In short \u2014 yes! The Maldives have fully reopened their borders to visitors from around the world. No vaccination certificates, no PCR tests, and none of the restrictions we all faced during the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It is important to know:<\/p>\n<cite>The Maldives has been fully open for tourism without any restrictions since April 2022. Since then, the country has not introduced any new entry requirements or closed its borders.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_a_Visa_for_the_Maldives\"><\/span><strong>Do I Need a Visa for the Maldives?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A pre-approved visa is not required to enter the Maldives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon arrival, all visitors are granted a free tourist visa (an entry stamp in your passport) indicating the number of days you are permitted to stay, depending on your nationality \u2014 but never less than 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, citizens of EU countries and the United States typically receive a 30-day entry stamp. In fact, citizens of all countries are issued such a stamp on arrival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/visa-main.jpg\" alt=\"visa for maldives\" class=\"wp-image-402\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The exact number of days allowed will be handwritten next to the stamp, based on your passport. For example, I was given 30 days.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Important to Know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite><strong>90 days is not the same as three months<\/strong> \u2014 and 30 days is not the same as one month. The day of arrival counts as a full day, even if you land late at night.<br>If you overstay by even one day beyond the date shown in your entry stamp, you risk being denied boarding for your return flight, receiving a deportation stamp, and being added to an immigration database. This could cost you significant time, money, and stress. For example: if you arrive on March 20 with a 90-day visa, you must leave no later than June 17.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Entry Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every child, including newborns, must have their own passport to enter the Maldives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your passport must be valid for at least 1 (one) months from the date of entry. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maldives_Entry_Rules_Documents_Declarations_and_Prohibited_Items\"><\/span>Maldives Entry Rules: Documents, Declarations, and Prohibited Items<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go through in detail the current entry requirements for the Maldives \u2014 which documents you\u2019ll need, what is checked at the border, and what is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important:<\/p>\n<cite>Entry rules for the Maldives are the same for tourists of all nationalities.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required Documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Passport<\/strong> valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Return ticket.<\/strong> Immigration officers may ask to see it, though not always. Out of my last five trips, I was asked for it four times. A paid e-ticket on your phone is sufficient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel or guesthouse booking<\/strong> covering your entire stay. In reality, if you plan to travel between islands and change accommodations, showing just your first booking is usually enough. A printed confirmation isn\u2019t necessary \u2014 a screenshot on your phone will do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health declaration (IMUGA)<\/strong> completed before your departure. This is always checked, and without it, you won\u2019t even be allowed to board your flight to the Maldives. Details on how to complete it are covered later in this guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel health insurance<\/strong> \u2014 any provider is acceptable. It\u2019s not checked every time, but it is required, and for good reason: medical care in the Maldives is expensive, and the local marine life includes stingrays, sharks, venomous stonefish, triggerfish that will attack swimmers, and other potentially dangerous creatures. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/travel-insurance-for-maldives\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>medical insurance in the Maldives<\/strong><\/a>, pitfalls, and how much medical care costs on the islands here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/visa-3.jpg\" alt=\"maldives visa for eu citizens\" class=\"wp-image-399\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All documents are checked upon arrival at passport control in the airport.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Items_Prohibited_from_Import_into_the_Maldives\"><\/span>Items Prohibited from Import into the Maldives:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These rules are straightforward, but some come with serious penalties \u2014 including possible imprisonment \u2014 if violated. Anything on this list will be confiscated at the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pork or pork products.<\/strong> As per Islamic dietary laws, these are entirely absent from shops and restaurants in the Maldives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alcohol.<\/strong> As a Muslim country, the Maldives has a total ban on alcohol imports \u2014 even 50 ml is not allowed. Everything will be confiscated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vapes and electronic vaporizers<\/strong> (IQOS devices are permitted).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weapons<\/strong> of any kind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drugs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anti-Islamic literature or items.<\/strong> Religious symbols like a cross or the Bible are allowed, but any material portraying Islam negatively or encouraging conversion away from it is strictly prohibited. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/religion-in-maldives\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"523\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>religion in the Maldives<\/strong><\/a> and how it affects tourists and their vacation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spearfishing equipment.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dogs.<\/strong> Yes, there are no dogs anywhere in the Maldives \u2014 their import is completely banned. Even wealthy visitors with all required documents for their pet will be refused entry without exceptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/interesting-facts-about-maldives\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>interesting facts about the Maldives<\/strong><\/a> in the article at the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Good to know:<\/p>\n<cite><strong>Drones<\/strong> are allowed to be brought into the Maldives, but you cannot fly them everywhere. They are strictly prohibited on all resort islands, but on local islands, rules are generally relaxed, and you\u2019re free to fly them.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IMUGA_Health_Declaration\"><\/span>IMUGA Health Declaration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the cancellation of PCR tests and vaccination certificates, the Maldives has introduced a mandatory online health declaration for all incoming tourists \u2014 known as <strong>IMUGA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process is extremely simple and straightforward. Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A separate form must be completed <strong>for each traveler<\/strong>, without exception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since <strong>August 15, 2024<\/strong>, the form must be filled out <strong>only once<\/strong> \u2014 before your flight <strong>to<\/strong> the Maldives (within 96 hours before departure).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is <strong>free of charge<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.immigration.gov.mv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/travel.immigration.gov.mv\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to prepare before filling it out:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flight numbers, arrival and departure dates and times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country of departure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A scanned copy of your passport\u2019s photo page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A passport-style photo of yourself (required for upload)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire process takes about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/visa-4.png\" alt=\"imuga maldives\" class=\"wp-image-400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Once completed, you will receive a document with a <strong>QR code<\/strong>. Save it to your phone \u2014 that\u2019s all you need. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>So:<\/p>\n<cite>The code will be checked both when boarding your flight and upon arrival in the Maldives.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visa_Run_%E2%80%94_What_It_Is_and_How_It_Works_in_the_Maldives\"><\/span>Visa Run \u2014 What It Is and How It Works in the Maldives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term <strong>visa run<\/strong> (literally \u201crunning for a visa\u201d) is popular in many Asian countries. It means leaving a country when your permitted stay is about to expire, then re-entering to get a new entry stamp \u2014 effectively extending your stay for another visa-free period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visa runs are not possible everywhere; it depends on immigration laws. <strong>In the Maldives, they do work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you are a UK citizen, you\u2019ll be granted a 30-day stay upon arrival. When that period is nearly up, you can leave the Maldives for at least 24 hours and then return to receive another 30-day stamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, the most common destinations for Maldives visa runs are <strong>Sri Lanka<\/strong> and the <strong>UAE<\/strong>, as both offer visa-free entry for most travelers and have affordable flight options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/getting-to-the-maldives\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1220\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For more information, including flight routes, direct connections, and tips for finding cheap tickets to and from the Maldives, see the linked guide.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Cannot_Take_Out_of_the_Maldives\"><\/span>What You Cannot Take Out of the Maldives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about <em>Maldives entry rules<\/em>, it\u2019s not only about what you <strong>cannot bring in<\/strong>, but also what you\u2019re not allowed to <strong>take out<\/strong>. The list is mostly standard \u2014 weapons, drugs, and similar obvious items. But there are a few points worth clarifying, as online information is often contradictory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seashells.<\/strong> Contrary to some claims, taking seashells from the Maldives is allowed. No one will stop you for bringing home 10 pretty shells from the beach. Problems may arise only if you try to take a live, protected mollusk still inside the shell. Any shells collected from the beach or bought from souvenir shops are fine to take in any quantity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corals.<\/strong> Only live corals are prohibited for export \u2014 which should go without saying. When snorkeling, you must not even touch them. Respect nature and protect the reef. Dead coral found on the beach or purchased from a shop is allowed. If you\u2019re carrying a large piece, keep the receipt, as border officers may ask for proof of purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turtle shells and products made from them.<\/strong> These are strictly banned \u2014 do not buy them under any circumstances. Without demand, there is no market, and sea turtles can continue to thrive. Many swim near the reefs close to shore, and seeing them alive is far better than buying a souvenir.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/visa-5.jpg\" alt=\"maldives entry rules\" class=\"wp-image-401\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you\u2019re buying large shells or intact coral pieces from a souvenir shop, always request a receipt or some proof of purchase \u2014 it might be useful when leaving the country. For small items, no documentation is necessary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Tips_for_Travelers\"><\/span>Quick Tips for Travelers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum up for those who skimmed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visa policy:<\/strong> Tourists from almost all countries do <strong>not<\/strong> need a visa for the Maldives. A free 30- or 90-day entry stamp is issued on arrival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Borders:<\/strong> Yes \u2014 the Maldives are open, just like in the good old days, with no PCR tests or vaccination requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry rules:<\/strong> Standard, as in most countries. Uniquely, alcohol in any quantity is completely banned, and dogs cannot be brought in at all \u2014 so you can\u2019t travel here with your pet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health declaration:<\/strong> You must complete the online IMUGA health form within 96 hours before your flight to the Maldives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> See the linked guide for detailed information about <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/maldives\/dangers-in-the-maldives\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tourist safety on the islands and potential hazards in the Maldives<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final thought:<\/strong> Now you know everything about the Maldives visa policy, entry requirements, and the IMUGA health declaration. You\u2019re ready to plan your dream trip. Rest assured \u2014 the Maldives will not disappoint, and the simple visa-free regime makes them even more attractive for travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Resources to help you plan your dream trip to the Maldives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/CcIwZcSL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flight tickets<\/a><\/strong> and the best deals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vacation packages<\/strong> (from budget to luxury): <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapoair.tp.st\/CFVzNXiR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CheapOair<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotels and guesthouses<\/strong> on any island: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/EXHzrU8J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor<\/a> compares prices among a dozen other services and platforms and offers to choose the best one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/ogKzqY3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; the most popular service for booking accommodation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.tp.st\/l5sSc3oJ\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/12go.tp.st\/l5sSc3oJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12go <\/a>is the largest Asian ferry and speedboat reservation service. It gathers all Maldivian carriers, even the small ones that operate between local islands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours and excursions<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/DWWL0pHJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a> &#8211; a limited selection of excursions, but convenient and reliable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive insurance<\/strong>: <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/VomskiGi\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/VomskiGi\" target=\"_blank\">EKTA<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/OPi1AJhc\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tp.st\/OPi1AJhc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eSIM<\/a><\/strong> at the same price as in telecom office in Male airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do You Need Maldives Visa to enter the country? Where and how to complete the Maldives health declaration (IMUGA)? 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