Maldives visa requirements for Malaysians
Travel and visa requirements
Maldivan Visa is not required for Malaysians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- For a duration of 30 days, Nationals of Malaysia can travel to the Maldives by obtaining a visa on arrival at any international airport in the Maldives.
- Intending visitors must possess 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.
- Tourists travelling with pets must have a health certificate and have received a rabies vaccination at least 30 days prior to entering the country.
- Although a yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required from Malaysian when entering the Maldives, visitors are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travel.
- Minors hoping to travel to the Maldives must possess travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- The public practices of any other religion are prohibited because no other religion other than Islam is allowed in the Maldives.
- Nationals of Malaysia are required to have a return or onward ticket as well as proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the Maldives.
- Malaysia citizens are to show proof of accommodation when in the Maldives, which can be a hotel reservation or an invitation from a host already in the country.
- Intending visitors can travel to the Maldives from international airports in Malaysia. There is an international airport in Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island
- Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines are some of the carriers that fly from Malaysia to the Maldives.
- The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Male, Maldives is 4 hours, 25 minutes, and from Penang Island, it is 7 hours, 5 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Importation of religious materials offensive to Islam, idols (for worship), pornographic material, narcotics and psychotropic substances are also prohibited.
- 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.
- Transportation in the Maldives can be facilitated by taxis, buses, ferries and seaplanes.
- Maldives makes use of Maldives Time (GMT+5). Malaysia is three hours ahead of the maldives.
- Garudhiya, mas huni and fihunu mas are some of the delicacies tourists can try while in the Maldives.
- Visitors 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 to visit?
The Maldives suffers at this time from some natural problems from the seas to trees, as well as civil unrest, and so visitors are expected to be a bit more careful when visiting.
Are there Sharks in the Maldives?
The Maldives has lots of hammerheads sharks occupying Maldivian waters, spotted leopard sharks and sinister-looking – though totally harmless – blacktip reef sharks.
Is the tap water in the Maldives safe to drink?
Water sanitation in the Maldives is non-existent and water from the tap is not treated. It is strongly advised to boil water or drink bottled water, or if you are staying in a resort, they may supply drinkable water to you.