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Maldives travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to Maldives. Maldives is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Maldives. Maldives is part of Asia with main city at Male. Its Developing country with a population of 344K people. The main currency is Rufiyaa. The languages spoken are Divehi.
๐Ÿ‘ Developing ย  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 344K people

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Maldives

Exercise a high degree of caution

We've opened a new High Commission in Malรฉ to provide consular services to in the Maldives. (See 'Local contacts'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Maldives due to civil unrest and increased security risks.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Maldives

Open for travel

For entry into Maldives

International travel to the Maldives is permitted. There are currently no requirements in place, such as quarantine or health testing.

Additional documents required

A 'traveler declaration' form must be completed within 96 hours before departure to, and from, the Maldives. - Traveler declaration
For more details National Tourism Office, Maldives

Government measures

In addition to safety guidelines, preventative health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. We recommend keeping up-to-date with official guidelines throughout your trip.

Use of masks

Face masks are recommended but should not replace other safety measures such as social distancing.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating as usual.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open as usual.

Bars

Bars are open as usual.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs are open as usual.

Shops

Shops and services are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Maldives

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Accepting Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Fully Open
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational transport
๐Ÿ“… events Allowed

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