Vital Information about the Maldives

Items Which are Prohibited

There are certain items which are not allowed by the Government Law to import them in the country. The Items are as follows:

• Any type of Nuclear Weapons or Gunpowder is not allowed
• Spear Guns, Chemicals which are hazardous and importing addictive drugs can bring some serious trouble for you. People are given life imprisonment for it
• Acids and different types of poisoning material is prohibited
• Animals which can be dangerous are not allowed. Carrying Liquor and Pork is also not advisable as it will be returned only during your departure. These are available at the resorts and hotels in Maldives
• Material which contain pornography should not be carried along with you
• Items which are made from endangered species are not allowed

Using a Private Jet

If you wish to enter the Islands of Maldives through air in a private jet, or pass over it, you require the permission from the Civil Aviation. You need to apply to Director of it 72 hours before you intend to land into the country in your private jet.

Using a Private Yacht

The customs are the ones who can give you the permission to enter Maldives in your private yacht. It can be granted only if they are notified 3 days before you arrive.

Crews Working for Professional Film-Makers

If the foreign film industry wants to shoot advertisements, movies and documentaries at the exotic location of Maldives, it can only be carried out after the Maldives Ministry of Arts, Culture and Information allow them to do so.