What medication can you take to Maldives?

Most medication can be carried with you when entering the Maldives provided that you show a doctor's prescription, and the amount you are carrying does not exceed your requirements for the duration of your stay in the Maldives.



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Traveling with Medication
  • Declare all drugs, medicinals, and similar products to the appropriate CBP official;
  • Carry such substances in their original containers;
  • Carry only the quantity of such substances that a person with that condition (e.g., chronic pain) would normally carry for his/her personal use; and.


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Foreigners who engage in prostitution can expect to be deported and Maldivians can expect a prison sentence. Whilst condoms are allowed to be sold to married couples, they cannot be sold to single people. Condoms and lubricants are sometimes confiscated by the police and used as evidence of prostitution.

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You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.

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Ask your doctor for a letter on their letterhead explaining your medical treatment and necessity, translated into the host country's language, if necessary. Pack enough medication to last the length of your trip and no more than personal-use quantities.

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At the Airport Security Checkpoint
You can tell the screening officer about your prescription drugs or present a written list. You may wish to bring doctor's notes, original prescription bottles or containers, and other documentation to make the screening process go more quickly.

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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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Yes, you can carry water to the Maldives. From a regulatory point of view, there are no restrictions on carrying it into the country. But you may be limited by baggage weight restrictions. Most resorts offer water bottles in the package.

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It is an offence to import the following items into Maldives: explosives, weapons, firearms, ammunition, pornographic material, materials deemed contrary to Islam including 'idols for worship' and bibles, pork and pork products, and alcohol. Alcoholic drinks are only available on resort islands.

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If you're taking lube, then it's fine to put it in your checked bag. If you're only taking hand luggage, then make sure it's 100 milliliters/3.4 ounces or under. Anything over that and you'll have to hand it over to security to dispose of — and that includes a 250-milliliter bottle that's only half-full.

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Generally speaking, you are allowed to take as much as you need with you in your hand luggage. There is no limit to how many paracetamol tablets you can take with you, whether it is prescribed or not. Of course, this may vary between different airlines.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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