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Post-Covid 19 travel guide to the Maldives for all travelers [UPDATED 2021]

The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, that spans across the equator. The country is comprised of 1192 islands that stretch along a length of 871 kilometers. While the country covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometers, only 298 square kilometers of that is dry land. The islands are grouped into a double chain of 26 atolls.

The beauty of the Maldives is not only above the water. The Maldives is home to about five percent of the planet’s reefs that comes with an explosion of color contributed by soft and hard corals that form them. The reefs are home to a thousand species of fish. Lured by the rich nutrients that flow in with the currents, large pelagic fishes such as manta rays and whale sharks also make the Maldives their home.


Type of Maldives Visas 

Tourist Visa on Arrival 

Ideal for: Indian citizens wishing to visit the Maldives for the purpose of tourism and holidaying
Stay Period:30 days
Entry: Single entry
Visa Fees: Free
Extension: Up to 60 days



Covid-19 Updates
                         
1-Quarantine upon arrival is not required. However, if the passenger has a fever, cough, or shortness of breath on board the flight or upon arrival, it should be informed to the local Health Protection Agency.

2-If the tourist makes a transit exceeding 24 hours, the passenger must repeat the PCR test within 96 hours prior to embarkation at the port of transit.

3-Split-Stays are permitted between all tourist establishments that meet all compulsory requirements under the Split-Stay guideline approved by the local Health Protection Agency. Requests for approval of these Split-Stays should be submitted to the Ministry of Tourism two days prior to the traveling date.

4-All tourists are required to hold a negative PCR test for COVID-19 conducted 96 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure from the first port of embarkation en route to the Maldives.

5-All tourists are required to submit an online Health Declaration Form within 24 hours prior to departure through the IMUGA portal.

6-The “Public Health Interventions to Prevent COVID-19 Transmission in the Tourism Sector” guideline details what tourists can expect as they plan to visit the Maldives.

7-Before Departure to the Maldives a confirmed booking in a tourist establishment registered with the Ministry of Tourism is mandatory. A list of tourist establishments and their tentative reopening dates is available on the Visit Maldives website.

The document containing the PCR test result should state:

1-Name of the passenger (name as in passport)
2-Name and address of the testing laboratory
3-Type of the test stated as a PCR test
4-Date and time of sampling
5-Result



Flight Connectivity Between India and Maldives


Maldives Transfers

Transfers to/from the hotel usually do not fill most of us with fun, but in the Maldives everything is different. Forget about the long taxi trip from the airport, the unique location of this island nation means that to get your exclusive resort you will need to make a  sea cruise or flight . A  domestic fligh t,  speedboat , or  seaplane transfer  – depending on where your resort is located – to get you out to your island paradise. Most resorts will assist you in booking these transfers and for some, it may be included in the price.


The best and cost saver way is to take a local Ferry

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