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The majority of visitors to Maldives arrive by Air. Male International Airport, situated on the Island of "Hulhule" which is just over a kilometer or about ten minutes by boat from Male' the Capital. All visitors coming from Yellow Fever and Cholera infected areas, require an International Certificate of inoculation.

 

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No Visa is required in advance. A tourist visa of 30 days will be granted free of charge at Male' International Airport to all visitors with a valid travel document. All visitors who enter the Maldives should fill an Entry Card which is usually provided at the Airline and be in a possession of a Return Air Ticket and at least US$ 50.00 per intended day of stay in Maldives. Any amount of Foreign currency can be brought in without declaring and can be taken out without any restriction. During the period December to March when most of the resort islands are full, it is advised that all visitors have confirmed hotel reservations before arrival.

 

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On departure all visitors should fill and surrender the Exit Card at the Immigration counter along with the Airport Tax coupon. Airport Tax can be purchased at Male' International Airport before Check-in at the Airport for US$ 10.00 per person

 

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It is very important that Visitors arriving in the Maldives to observe and note the following items which are Strictly Prohibited by Law to Import into the Country. If the Authorities find the following items on you, you will be prosecuted according to the Maldivian Law.

 

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 It is strictly prohibited to import the following items into the Maldives.

* Weapons and Gunpowder of any kind.
* All addictive drugs. (severe penalties are imposed for drug related cases).
* Spear Gun, Harpoons, or Hazardous Chemicals.
* All types of Poison and Acids.
* Dangerous Animals, Dogs, Pigs/Pork or Liquor. (It is advised not to purchase Liquor on the Flight to Maldives)
* Pornographic materials in any form.
* Products made out of Endangered Species.

Liquor and Pork products are available at the Resort Hotel for visitors.

It is strictly prohibited to Catch or Hunt Sea Turtles, Dolphins or any Endangered Species.
Using of Harpoons or Spear Guns, Removing of Black Coral from the sea bed is strictly prohibited.
To Import / Export products made out of Black Coral, Sea Turtle or any endangered species is strictly prohibited.

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