Maldives visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Maldivan Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Cape Verde citizens visiting the Maldives are granted a visa on arrival for a period of 30 days.
  • The passport of visitors must be valid within the duration of stay stipulated in the visa application form.
  • Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
  • Visitors are required to present a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination at entry.
  • Opium, marijuana, cocaine, pornographic materials and stories, idols of worship, firearms, alcoholic drinks and pork are prohibited.
  • Visitors are not allowed to take tortoise and turtle shells and black coral from the Maldives.
  • Visitors are required to accompany pets with a health certificate and a certificate of vaccination from likely animal diseases.
  • Dogs are not allowed into the country.
  • Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • There are no currency restrictions on entry and at the exit from the Maldives.
  • Visitors, regardless of age, are allowed the free import of a moderate quantity of tobacco, cigarettes and cigars and a moderate amount of gifts.
  • The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to the Maldives is 13 hours, 51 minutes.
  •  Payment for onward/return tickets is requested from Visitors entering the Maldives.
  • A proof sufficient funds are required for entry also.
  • On the Maldives, the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz and plugs used in the Maldives are of types, C, D, G, J, K and L.
  • Maldives uses The Maldives Time zone (GMT+5) hence, Maldives is 6 hours ahead of Cape Verde.
  • Maldives citizens give equal preference to the road, water and air transportation.
  • The Maldives adopts the Maldivian rufiyaa as its national currency.
  • Islam is the official religion and all citizens must be Muslims because the practice of a faith other than Islam is forbidden.
  • The country's primary language is Dhivehi together with the English language while other languages like Hindi, Sinhalese and Urdu are spoken by the minority.
  • When transiting the Maldives, travellers should ensure their luggage does not contain prohibited or restricted items, which include weapons, ammunition, alcohol, pornography, and religious material offensive to Islam, among other items.
  • The public observance of any religion other than Islam in the Maldives is highly prohibited.
  • The Maldives is known for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs. The capital, Malé, has a busy fish market, restaurants and shops on the main road.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit the Maldives?

The Maldives is very safe to visit as a tourist. Any incidents caused due to political unrest are mainly restricted to Male City. Hence, it is perfectly safe if you are planning to visit the Island Resorts.

Can I extend my stay in the Maldives?

A visitor can get his/her tourist visa extended for a further 60 days by applying directly to the Department of Immigration and Emigration before the expiration of the initial 30 days visa already granted.

What is the legal drinking age in the Maldives?

Legally, if you are 18 and not a Muslim, you can buy and drink alcohol. However since the Maldives are an Islamic nation, alcohol is effectively banned for the local population but nearly all resorts and liveaboard boats are licensed to serve alcohol, usually with a steep markup.