Key facts
The Maldives is a country located in Southern Asia. The country has no land neighbors. The official language of The Maldives is Divehi.
The national currency in The Maldives is Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR). The rufiyaa (rf) is subdivided into 100 laari.
Maldivan
Banknotes
5102050100500
Maldivan
Coins
125102550
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in The Maldives is 37.17 Mbps and mobile is 138.95 Mbs.The global average is 192.62 Mbps and 126.54 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density The number of ATMs per person in The Maldives is close to the world average.39.95 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in The Maldives, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 6 socket types used in The Maldives. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type G is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Maldives?
There are no Mariott hotels in The Maldives.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in The Maldives.
The IHG hotel chain operates in The Maldives.
There are no Best Western hotels in The Maldives.
There are Radisson hotels in South Ari Atoll.
The Accor hotel chain operates in The Maldives.
What fast food chains are present in Maldives?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in The Maldives.
The KFC chain does not operate in The Maldives.
The Burger King chain does not operate in The Maldives.
The Subway chain does not operate in The Maldives.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in The Maldives.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in The Maldives.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Malé?
Weather data for Malé (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in The Maldives.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Maldives
Sources
- The Maldives Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for The Maldives (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol allowance
According to Maldivian Law, importation of liquor and alcoholic products without prior approval is prohibited.
Tobacco allowance
- 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 250g of tobacco
Sources
- Items for Personal Use – Duty free concessions (Maldives Customs Service)
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)