What to bring when traveling to the Maldives

1. Visas, passports and documents

When traveling, especially when traveling abroad, passports, visas, ID cards... are all indispensable. The Maldives implements a free visa-on-arrival policy for most countries in the world (valid for 30 days). Chinese citizens only need to hold a passport valid within six months to apply for a free visa-on-arrival at Malé International Airport.

Before departure, be sure to sign your name on the "Notes" page (back cover) of your passport. Otherwise, the national border defense agency has the right to refuse your exit or entry. If you travel to Male with a foreign passport and return directly to the country after the trip, be sure to hold a multiple-entry visa or residence permit (residence permit) issued by China.

In order to prevent the loss of documents and reissue them in time, it is recommended that you prepare copies of your passport, ID card and 2 2-inch photos before departure. Tourists under 16 years old without ID cards need to bring them with them if they are transiting domestically. Household registration book. If applying for honeymoon services, you must provide the original marriage certificate valid within the specified date.

2. Equipment

Clothing: You can wear cool summer clothes in the Maldives all year round, including T-shirts, short-sleeves, and light pants. You can also bring a thin jacket to prevent air conditioning in air-conditioned rooms. Too low and catch a cold. Behave and dress appropriately. Tourists are not allowed to wear bikinis or other skimpy beach clothing on the beaches of the Maldives. This is against local customs and sentiments.

In addition, visitors must dress modestly when entering the mosque, and their clothes must cover their hands and feet. Female tourists are not allowed to wear short-sleeved or sleeveless clothes, shorts and skirts. Remember to take off your shoes before entering the mosque.

Sun protection: Waterproof sunscreen with a high SPF, polarized sunglasses, umbrella (sun protection + rain protection), wide-brimmed sun hat

Shoes: When walking on the island, you need not be afraid of water , Beach shoes that do not pinch your feet; light sports shoes are required for sightseeing; it is best not to wear slippers, shorts, short skirts, sleeveless tops, etc. when entering formal occasions.

Snorkeling: When going to the beach, please bring diving equipment such as masks, snorkels and fins, swimsuits, swimming caps, swimming goggles, swimming rings, shoes that can absorb water, etc. according to your own needs. Most vacations in Madai Hotels can rent (5-10 USD/day) or borrow them for free. If you have higher requirements for the quality of snorkeling equipment or want to save money, you can also buy it in advance and bring it from home.

Others: swimsuit (bikini is preferred), swimming goggles, swimming cap, underwater camera/camera waterproof case (disposable underwater camera recommended), charger, anti-mosquito supplies, snacks, magazines or Books, mobile phones, cameras, camcorders, film/video tapes (make sure you bring enough to avoid regrets), Quick Translator...and the most important: passport, US dollars, credit cards.

3. Personal daily necessities

Most popular resort hotels in the Maldives do not actively provide toothbrushes, toothpaste and other toiletries, but they will provide soap, shampoo and body wash. For environmental protection and hygiene reasons, it is recommended that you prepare toiletries in advance. That is, razors, skin care products, cosmetics, sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrellas, watches, pens, notebooks, towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, slippers, etc. Please bring them according to your needs.

4. Cash and bank cards

RMB is not circulated in the Maldives, and US dollars are the most widely circulated locally. It is recommended that you bring your ID card to the bank to exchange for US dollars, and apply for a dual-currency credit card (USD) at the same time. , please call the customer service hotlines of major banks for redemption methods.

According to my country's current regulations, each Chinese citizen can exchange up to 2,000 US dollars in cash (or equivalent foreign currency) at one time, and the maximum cumulative exchange per year is 50,000 US dollars (or equivalent foreign currency). Be sure to redeem early. It is recommended that you prepare sufficient US dollar change and credit card limit at home to cover expenses during your vacation.

China Customs stipulates that each person can carry a maximum of 20,000 yuan or equivalent foreign currency equivalent to 5,000 US dollars. The excess must be declared to the customs in writing. Please try not to exceed the regulations. The excess may face taxes and fines. Or confiscated, so the currency exchanged is enough. Those carrying valuables such as camcorders, cameras, and lenses with a unit price of more than 5,000 yuan must declare them to the customs before checking in their luggage.

When shopping in the Maldives, most large stores accept MasterCard and VISA cards. It is recommended that you deposit money into the card. Each bank and card situation is different. Please consult the card issuer on how to use bank cards in the Maldives. It is recommended to use an international credit card for purchases in the Maldives and only need to bring a small amount of US dollar change as a tip.

5. Electronic and electrical appliances

The local standard voltage in Maldives is 220V-240V, which is the same as in China. Resort hotels generally use British three-hole square sockets, which are generally available at the hotel front desk, but the quantity is limited. It is recommended that you purchase British standard plug converters in large domestic supermarkets and online electronic stores in advance.

Please bring your own sealed bags or other waterproof packaging for cameras, camcorders, batteries, chargers, and memory cards to protect your electronic products and other valuables from damage when you participate in water activities.

6. Medicines

The local medical conditions in the Maldives are average. There are only simple medical rooms in resort hotels, and the drug specifications are quite different from those in China.

It is recommended that you prepare some commonly used medicines in advance, such as cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, analgesics, band-aids, wind oil essence, motion sickness medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, etc.; patients with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and the elderly should also bring medicines according to their physical conditions. Have enough spare medicines and carry them with you.