Maldives

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Weather Overview:

Tropical climate with plentiful rainfall during South West Monsoon and fairly high temperatures throughout the year. The high season between Nov-end Apr is hot and dry with occasional showers and calm seas but days with a lot of sunshine are common.

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Currency:

Rufiyaa

Average Flight Time:

For Further Information Contact:

High Commission of Maldives 22 Nottingham Place London, W1U 5NJ office Hours: Mon to Fri 0930-1230 and 1330-1700 tele: 020 7224 2135 fax: 020 7224 2157 email: info@maldiveshighcommission.org website: www.maldiveshighcommission.org

Time Difference:

GMT +5

Language:

Dhivehi, English

Electricity Supply:

220V AC 50Hz

Driving Information:

Traffic drives on the left. British driving license is accepted. International Licence endorsed by Ministry of Transport or a locally issued licence

Tipping & Bargaining:

Discretionary

Opening Times:

Bank: 0800-1330 Sun-Thur
Office: 0730-1430 Sun-Thur
Shops: 0900-2300 Sat-Thur, 1400-2300 Fri (all shops close during prayer times)

Major Airport Gateway:

Male International Airport (MLE)

Religion:

Sunni Muslim

Holidays:

1 Jan New Year's Day, 26 Feb National Day, 9 Mar Mawlid al-Nabi (The Prophet's birthday), 29 Mar The Day Maldives Embraced Islam, 26-27 Jul Independence Day, 22 Aug Ramadan begins, 20 Sep Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan ends), 3 Nov Victory Day, 11 Nov Republic Day, 27 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), 26 Nov Haj Day.
* Dates may vary according to the lunar calendar

Vaccinations & Health

Yellow fever immunisation if arriving from an infected area. precautions against hepatitis A, typhoid and polio recommendedCompulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas.

Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria*, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, polio, TB*, tetanus, typhoid
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.

Visa & Passport Information:

The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of the Maldives
2) Holders of a re-entry permitissued by Maldives

Notes: Visas are issued on arrival at Male International Airport, to all nationalities provided they are in possession of onward/return tickets, documents required for next destination & sufficient funds for length of stay.

No visa required by British passport holders. Passports should have a validity of six months.