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Prepaid SIM cards are to be had from two mobile carrier companies at the airport. The SIM playing cards may be used for nearby and international name and for data.

All major credit cards are accepted in the country. Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) is the local currency. 

Almost all nationalities acquire a 30-day visa on arrival, provided that you have a valid passport, an onward to price ticket to retain your adventure and a reservation at a visitor facility or enough price range to cowl your live in the country.

A Tourism Goods and Service Tax (TGST) of 12% is levied on all goods and services at traveler establishments. A Green Tax per man or woman according to day is payable for guests staying at visitor accommodation besides guest houses where the Green Tax per man or woman per day.

Speedboat switch is the norm to lodges close to the International Airport. The rest is included by means of seaplane or domestic flight. If you are visiting to Male’ you could take a taxi from the airport. Several day by day flights operate from Velana International Airport to the 12 domestic and international airports within the country. Scheduled ferries also function from Male’ to some of the atolls.

Alcohol is available almost every where in country.

The average high temperature is 31.5 degree Celsius and the average low temperature is 26.4 degree Celsius. The Southwest monsoon from May to October brings rain and the Northeast monsoon from November to April is generally sunny.

Cotton garments suits properly with the hot tropical weather of the Maldives. Tourist are expected to respect nearby culture and get dressed modestly when traveling or staying on inhabited islands. Sandals are ideal, as you can often need to slide them off and move barefoot.

Their are many international hospitals in country where you will find all the facilities.