Documents and procedures

No visa is required for Canadian nationals for a stay of less than 30 days in the Maldives. Visas are issued free of charge upon arrival in the country upon presentation of

a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of return,
a valid ticket for the departure of the Maldives,
a hotel reservation confirmation (or, failing that, proof of sufficient resources for the duration of the stay: 100 USD + 50 USD per day).

Foreign tourists must pay a 25 USD departure tax (usually included in the airfare)

Medical

Before departure, be sure to consult your doctor or an international vaccination center in order to evaluate your health and receive health recommendations, especially regarding vaccinations.

Take with you any medication you may need for your personal use and the medical prescriptions for it.

Vaccination against yellow fever may be required upon entry into the country for travelers coming from countries where it is endemic.

Up-to-date diphtheria-tetanus-polio vaccination (DTP) is recommended for everyone and rubella-mumps-measles (MMR) vaccination is recommended for children. Depending on local travel conditions, vaccinations against typhoid fever, viral hepatitis A and B, and rabies may be recommended.

Payment

The payment of the stay can be done in several times.

You can pay by cash, credit card, check or bank transfer.

The total amount due must be paid at least one month before departure.

If the registration takes place after less than one month before departure, checks will no longer be accepted and full payment must be made at registration.

A deposit must be left. This will vary according to the total amount you will have to pay, the number of people, whether you choose options or not, etc.

 

Flights

Departures can be made from anywhere in Canada. The date of departure and the airline will vary according to your wishes. You will take your flight independently and then you will be picked up at the arrival airport.

 

Climate

In the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives has a tropical equatorial climate. Temperatures vary between 26 and 38°C all year round. This heat is cooled by sea breezes depending on the season, making the weather more pleasant and bearable.

 

 

Time difference

+10 hours in the Maldives

 

Languages

98.6% of Maldivians speak Maldivian as their mother tongue. Other dialects are used but represent a minority. English is commonly spoken on tourist sites.

 

 

 

Currency

The currency used in the Maldives is the rufiyaa.  1 Rufiyaa = CA$0.053