Questions tagged [maldives]
The Republic of the Maldives, sometimes referred to as the Maldive Islands or simply the Maldives, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean.
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Do I need a visa to go to the Maldives with an Indonesian passport?
Next month I plan to visit the Maldives for 7 days. I have an Indonesian passport, but I live in Malaysia and I have a visa.
Do I need apply for visa to go to the Maldives?
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What's the point of free visas on arrival? Why not grant entry without any visa?
Some countries such as the Maldives grant free visas on arrival. What's the point? Why not grant entries without a visa, as for example Singapore or Hong Kong are doing for citizens of many countries ...
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Clarification on the Maldives' visa requirements: 'Entry facilities' and multiple hotels
I want to travel to the Maldives soon. On https://immigration.gov.mv/tourist-visa/, I found the following requirements for obtaining a tourist visa:
A passport or a travel document with Machine ...
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What are the actual visa/entry requirements and precautions for Indians travelling to Maldives for vacation? [closed]
Websites already checked:
Maldives UK high commission.
Maldives Indian high commission.
Maldives Ministry of Tourism.
Indigo Maldives website.
As an Indian wishing to go to Maldives on a solo budget ...
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Which documents are required to enter Maldives from India?
I am planning to travel to the Maldives from India from 30th July till 6th August. I want to ask what all documents are required besides Passport to enter the Maldives?
I am a citizen of India. I will ...
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What does "transit time" mean for the Maldives's rule regarding COVID testing?
The Maldives have a rule that if transit time is greater than 24 hrs then you need a new covid test not just their 96hr pre departure. My flight LAX-DXB-MLE is 16hr, with a 7 hr stop/layover in DXB ...
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What are the current regulations to move between islands in Maldives?
My wife and I are planning a trip in the Maldives this coming November. We are planning to stay 3 days in a hotel in Maafushi and 3 days in a resort in Thulhagiri. Is there any restriction in changing ...
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Will they serve alcohol to a Muslim in the Maldives?
I read everywhere that alcohol beverages are prohibited in the Maldives. However, they also state that it's allowed to sell it in the resorts to non-Muslims as the resorts are private properties.
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Public transportation cost and schedule in Maldives
I have read that public transportation schedule can be found at this site: https://www.mtcc.com.mv/ but do not see any actual schedule there.
Also I can see some schedule here https://www....
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Maldives: Water villas tours
Is it allowed to visit resorts with water villas in Maldives without booking them just for viewing them and taking pictures?
Also any good strategy out there for this with low budget?
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Transit 6 hours with passport validity less than 2 months
I am prepared to fly to Maldives from Bali next week and the major issue for me is my passport validity is less than 2 months. The tour package is already booked and not refundable. I have two options ...
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Observing Cultural Norms on 'Local' Islands in the Maldives
My partner and I are looking at going to the Maldives next year, and in an effort to keep the costs down, we are looking at spending time on local islands (some or all of Thoddoo, Rashdoo, Ukulhas and ...
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Is wild camping allowed in the Maldives?
Are there any places in the Maldives in which we can legally camp?
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Can you go to the Maldives without assistance of a travel agency?
Organizing your travel without agents is almost always cheaper and more fun.
But does that also apply for Maldives? Can I just travel to the Maldives? Do you have some tips or experiences to report?
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Is it common and does it make sense to travel to the Maldives as a single person?
Since many years ago I have wanted to visit the Maldives. I was amazed by the nice beaches, clear waters, and nice resorts with a hut over the sea. However I am afraid after one or two nights I will ...
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