Male international Airport
Male international Airport is on
an island that only houses the airport and related facilities. The airport located
on Hulhule Island
What
to pack
The Maldives is warm throughout the
year. Light, cotton and linen wear is ideal. Pack lots of tee shirts, beach
wear, and wraparound skirts, cotton shirts and shorts. For visits to inhabited
islands, where most of the streets are of compact sand or Male where the
streets are paved, sandals are easy to walk on. Some essential items include
swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat or a cap. If your travel plan
includes traveling to many islands, a mosquito repellent may become handy.
Immigration/Visa
Tourists are issued a maximum of
30 day tourist visa on arrival. A valid travel document is necessary. Visa
extensions are granted by the department of immigration and Emigration in Male.
Customs
The import of firearms, drugs,
pornography and idols of worship are prohibited. Dogs, Pigs and pork products
are also prohibited for import by tourists. Alcohol imported under a special
license is available in all the resorts. Similarly pork products are available
at most of the resorts as well. Prohibited products such as alcohol brought in
by passengers are bonded and released at departure.
Health
Requirements
An international certificate of
inoculation against yellow fever and cholera is required by visitors arriving
from infected countries.
MTPB
at the airport
The Maldives tourism promotion board
has counter at the airport arrival terminal to provide information and
assistance to tourists arriving in the country and provide a Varity of
brochures in the different languages for guests.
Resort
Transfer
If you have a booking with a
resort, transfer is usually arranged prior to your arrival. The options of
speedboat or seaplane transfer where available is for you to choose from. For
transfer to resorts close to the airport, motorboat or dhoni transfer is quite
convenient. Even if you make a resort booking while in male transfer
arrangements are often made by the resort.
The Maldives has
one of the largest seaplane fleets in the world, not surprising for a country
with 99% ocean and more than a thousand islands. The low altitude seaplane
journey offers you the additional opportunity to experience a breathtaking
bird’s eye view of the country.
Departure
Tax
The airport departure tax which
is US$12.00 is usually included when you purchase your airline ticket.
Duty
Free Shopping
Duty free shopping is only
available at the departure terminal at Mal`e international airport. The lounge
has specialized shops with a wide variety of international brands selling well
known products at competitive prices. The duty free lounge has shops for toys,
souvenirs, perfume, electronics, watches, fashion accessories, jewelers,
liquor, tobacco and confectionery.
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