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Can US citizens travel to Maldives now?

It is now possible to travel to the Maldives by air, while seaports remain closed for travel. An accommodation booking and a return ticket must be presented to enter.



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Tourists, including US citizens, can travel to the Maldives without a pre-arrival visa. They are granted a 30-day free visa upon arrival.

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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
Maldives will be reopening its borders to tourists of all nationalities on 15th July 2020. There will be no further incoming travel restrictions to the country.

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The basic entry requirements are as follows; A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1 month validity. (Passengers with an extended validity in their passports are not allowed to enter.)

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Are COVID-19 tests required to travel to the Maldives? Anyone arriving to the Maldives will be required to fill out a health declaration form 48 hours before arriving and again before leaving. Testing is not required when arriving in the Maldives.

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4 to 5 days are usually enough to spend in the islands of Maldives. You can easily explore the major places in 5 days. Which month is the best month to visit the Maldives? The best month to visit the Maldives is from November to April.

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Generally, the Maldives is considered a high-end destination, and many of the resorts and hotels are designed to offer an exclusive and luxurious experience. Prices for accommodations can range from $100 to $50,000 or more per night depending on the type of room, amenities, and level of service.

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Top 5 Places to Stay in The Maldives
  1. Malé – Where to Stay in the Maldives For First Timers. ...
  2. Thulusdhoo – Best Area in the Maldives for Budget Travelers. ...
  3. Dhaluu Atoll – Best Area in the Maldives for Families. ...
  4. North Ari Atoll – Romantic Getaway in the Maldives for Couples. ...
  5. Maafushi – Coolest Place to Stay in the Maldives.


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Tourists, including US citizens, can travel to the Maldives without a pre-arrival visa. They are granted a 30-day free visa upon arrival.

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The best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April, outside of the monsoon season. We recommend staying during March and April (excluding the Easter holidays when pricing is more expensive) when you will enjoy hot, dry weather and quieter resorts.

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Visas. Tourist visas for 30 days are issued on arrival only and are free of charge to all visitors in possession of a passport with at least one month validity. Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the high commission/embassy for visa requirements for the Maldives.

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Past travelers have spent, on average, MVR1,205 ($78) on meals for one day and MVR2,140 ($139) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in the Maldives for a couple is MVR3,621 ($236). So, a trip to the Maldives for two people for one week costs on average MVR64,719 ($4,216).

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Avoid Drinking Tap Water
Amongst the various things about Maldives that you should know, this one is most important. Water undergoes a different process in the Maldives to rid itself of all the harmful bacteria and germs. This process is known as reverse osmosis desalination.

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The US Dollar is accepted as legal tender throughout the Maldives. Should you arrive with no USD$ then other major international currencies can be exchanged at the Bank of Maldives Foreign Exchange counter located in the arrival hall.

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All arriving and departing visitors via airport and seaports are still required to complete the Traveller declaration form on the Imuga official website, 72 hours prior to your flight departure. Please check all requirements for transit airports on your way to Male.

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