Important entry requirements: Since September 10, 2020, a negative Covid-19 PCR test (in English) is required for entry into the Maldives. The test must not be older than 72 hours. Upon arrival at the airport, a temperature check and compliance with basic safety measures (mask, social distancing) are mandatory.
For the visa on arrival, a booking confirmation from an officially registered resort must be presented.
Since July 15, travelers must submit the electronic “Traveller Health Declaration” online no later than 24 hours before arrival/departure: https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv
When swimming, some marine animals can be dangerous. To avoid unpleasant situations, the following tips should be observed. Before traveling, check whether certain animals appear seasonally – for example, jellyfish. Tour operators or news outlets often provide relevant information.
In the Maldives, one should avoid electric stingrays. In other countries, different types of jellyfish are dangerous (e.g., pink jellyfish in the Middle East, blue ones in Cuba, black ones in Tunisia). Rescue services monitor water quality and warn bathers if necessary.
Fish: Electric rays, whose sting can be life-threatening. They often bury themselves in the sand – the tail with the stinger sticks out and is easily overlooked. Many tropical fish (yellow, red, white) possess venomous spines – especially in the Red Sea. In case of injury, immediate medical help is necessary.
Diving in the Maldives can easily compete with the Red Sea or the Caribbean. Fantastic corals, countless fish species, and professional diving centers make the archipelago one of the best diving destinations in the world.
Ukrainian citizens can enter visa-free according to the bilateral agreement. The following must be presented at passport control:
You will complete customs, check-in, and passport control independently. After arriving at Malé airport, go to the meeting station of the local agency (name on the voucher). A representative will take you to the port, from where you will be taken to the resort by boat (or helicopter for remote islands). Present your voucher at the reception during check-in.
On the day of departure, all additional bills should be paid. You should be at the airport at least 2 hours before departure. There is a departure tax of 10 USD per person for leaving the country.
Light casual or sportswear is suitable for the Maldives. Local tailors often offer personalized clothing (T-shirts, shirts, summer dresses).
Kyiv – Malé: approx. 9.5 hours (direct charter flight).
A 30-day tourist visa is issued free of charge upon entry. The 10 USD fee is payable upon departure.
Many resorts offer romantic packages including sparkling wine, wedding cake, photos, and dinner on the beach. Ideal for couples seeking privacy and exclusivity.
– Hotel services are usually booked “on credit” (up to approx. 700 USD, then interim payment). – Bills can be settled in USD or by credit card. – In Malé and on inhabited islands, conservative clothing is required (long clothing, shoulders covered). – Alcohol is prohibited outside of resort islands. – Nudity and topless sunbathing are strictly prohibited. – Breaking corals, collecting shells, and underwater hunting are forbidden. – Trash must not be disposed of in nature. – Violations of the law can lead to heavy fines or imprisonment. – Popular souvenirs: handicrafts, light clothing, books, marine motifs. – Tipping: about 10% of the bill amount.
Resorts (4* and 5*) offer: tennis, fitness, pools, sauna, aerobics, volleyball, discos.
Water sports: diving, snorkeling, catamaran, windsurfing, water skiing, parasailing, canoeing, water safari, deep-sea fishing.
Excursions: Malé tours, fishing islands, uninhabited islands, picnics.
Resorts for water sports: Kuramathi, Kanuhuraa, Meeru, Summer Island, Club Med Kani, Club Med Faru, Vilu Reef, Olhuveli, Reethi Beach, Kuredu (Modern motorized water sports: Fun Island, Holiday Island, Paradise Island, Royal Island, Sun Island)
Luxury resorts: Dhonveli, Soneva Gili, Taj Exotica, Dhigufinolhu, Club Rannalhi, Rihiveli, Hilton, Equator Village, Sun Island
Budget resorts: Bathala, Thulhagiri, Asdu Sun Island, Giraavaru, Summer Island, Embudu Village, Kandooma, Fihalhohi, Equator Village. Affordable rooms: Kuredu, Meeru, White Sands
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