Maldives

Welcome to the Maldives, where sands are white as the smiles of the locals, where fish swim happily in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, where the weather is a dream, and the deep rays of the sun wait to engulf you their arms.

In ancient times, the shores of the Maldives welcomed lost travellers. Still welcoming, these shores remain, providing a tranquil haven for visitors.

Quick Facts

  • AREA A land area of just 115 square miles scattered across 41,500 square miles of ocean.
  • CAPITAL MalĂ© city is among the world's smallest capital, reached by a 10 minute boat ride from the airport.
  • CLOTHING: Casual light cotton or linen tropical wear. T-shirts, beachwear, light skirts, slacks and shorts are recommended, hats, sunglasses, high-factor sunscreen lotion, insect repellent, etc.
  • CREDIT CARDS: All major credit cards are accepted at the resorts, etc.
  • CURRENCY: Maldivian Rufiya. There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors may bring.
  • ELECTRICITY: Voltage is 230/240 50 cycles AC.
  • LANGUAGE: English is widely-spoken, and resorts have GRO's who speak other languages.
  • LOCAL TIME: GMT + 5 hours.
  • PASSPORTS & VISAS: 30 days of tourist visas are issued upon arrival for all nationalities.
  • POPULATION: About 300,000.
  • RELIGION: Muslim.
Independently owned and operated by Island Holidays Maldives. Company Reg: C-215/95, Operating Lic: TRA 06, GST Tin: 1001122GST01