Maldives visa requirements for Malawians

Travel and visa requirements

Maldivan Visa is not required for Malawians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Malawians can visit the Maldives for a duration of 30 days without visiting an embassy for a visa.
  • Travellers can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in the Maldives.
  • Travellers from Malawi must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the expected date of departure from the Maldives. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
  • Minors from Malawi hoping to travel to the Maldives must possess travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • Although a yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required when entering the Maldives, visitors are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travel.
  • Public practice of any other religion is prohibited because no other religion other than Islam is allowed in the Maldives.
  • Visitors with pets must have a health certificate and have received a rabies vaccination at least 30 days prior to entering the country.
  • Citizens of Malawi are required to have a return or onward ticket as well as proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the Maldives. 
  • Intending visitors can travel to the Maldives from international airports in Malawi. There is an international airport in Lilongwe and Blantyre.
  • Kenya Airways, Emirates Airways and Ethiopian Airlines are some of the carriers that fly from Malawi to the Maldives.
  • The estimated flight time from Lilongwe to Male, Maldives is 14 hours, 30 minutes and from Blantyre, it takes 15 hours, 40 minutes.
  • The Maldives has a hot tropical climate. There are two monsoons, the southwest which is from May to October and the northeast from November to April. Generally, the southwest brings more wind and rain in June and July.
  • Islam is the official and acceptable religion in the Maldives, all citizens must be Muslims, and the practice of any other religion other than Islam is forbidden.
  • The official and most spoken language in the Maldives is Dhivehi. However, English and Arabic are common languages being spoken by citizens of the country.
  • The Maldivian Rufiyaa is the official currency used in the Maldives. Tourists can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
  • Importation of religious materials offensive to Islam, idols (for worship), pornographic material, narcotics and psychotropic substances are also prohibited 
  • Transportation in the Maldives can be facilitated by taxis, buses, ferries and seaplanes.
  • Maldives makes use of Maldives Time (GMT+5), which puts the Maldives three hours ahead of Malawi.
  • Garudhiya, mas huni and fihunu mas are some of the delicacies tourists can try while in the Maldives.
  • Tanzanians travelling to the Maldives can budget an average of $50 to spend on expenses per day.
  • The power and socket plug used in the Maldives are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Maldives safe for tourists?

Visitors to the Maldives are advised to be cautious while in the country, especially at this time that the country suffers from cases of civil unrest.

What is the drinking age in Maldives?

The drinking age in the Maldives is 18 years. The sale of alcohol is limited to tourist resorts and it is illegal for Muslims to buy alcohol.

Can I spend US dollars in Maldives?

The official currency of the Maldives is the Maldivian Rufiyaa, but the US Dollar is generally accepted in the Maldives. Any other currency can be exchanged at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.

Are there sharks in the Maldives?

The Maldives has lots of hammerheads sharks occupying Maldivian waters. There are also some spotted leopard sharks and blacktip reef sharks, which are totally harmless.