Maldives Travel Guide
Did you know?
The surface area of Maldives is 116 mi², which puts the country in position number 205 in terms of the area in the world.
How far is it?
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The distance between Malé (MV) and Washington D.C. (US) is 8917 miles
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Practical Information for Travelers
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
Currency
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Vaccinations
MoreAll travelers
You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Maldives.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Maldives for tourism
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).
- Allowed stay: 30 days
- Extendable up to 90 days.
Electricity
230V (50 Hz)
In Maldives the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, D, G, J, K, L sockets are used.
Click on the socket icon to see more information
Type C
Type D
Type G
Type J
Type K
Type LFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 171 / 231 Ranking | 540 544 South Indians, Sinhalese, Arabs |
Area | 205 / 230 Ranking | 116 mi² |
Life expectancy | 85 / 196 Ranking | 76.7 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 74.3women 79.2 |
Median age | 68 / 157 Ranking | 29.5 Average age of population expressed in years.men 29.2women 30 |
Population growth | 147 / 172 Ranking | -0.12% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 23 / 131 Ranking | 97.7% Ability to read, write and count.men 97.3%women 98.1% |
GDP | 94 / 194 Ranking | 13 438 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |