Maldives visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Maldivan Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Egypt citizens visiting the Maldives are granted visa on arrival for a period of 30 days.
  • 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, pork and religious material offensive to Islam 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 Cairo, Egypt to the Maldives is 7 hours, 26 minutes.
  •  Payment for onward/return tickets is requested from visitors entering the Maldives.
  • A proof sufficient funds is 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 3 hours ahead of Egypt.
  •  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, languages such as Hindi, Sinhalese and Urdu as spoken by the minority.
  • Public observance of any religion other than Islam is 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 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 if you are planning to visit the Island Resorts, it is perfectly safe.

What currency is used in the Maldives?

The Maldivian Rufiyaa is the official currency of the Maldives.

Can you drink alcohol in the Maldives?

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

Do they speak English in the Maldives?

Currently, several people especially in regions in the Male city, speak the English language. Moreover, resorts and other places which attract people of different dialects use English as a medium of communication.

How do you get around the Maldives?

To get around the islands, you can take a public ferry, but be sure to check the timetables as the ferries do not run every day of the week. Taxis are also widely available in the country.