Other Vital Information
Prohibited Items
The following items are Strictly Prohibited by Law to Import into the country:-
- Weapons and Gunpowder of any kind
- All addictive drugs. (the penalty for importing of such drugs is severe, usually life imprisonment)
Spear Gun, Harpoons, or Hazardous Chemicals
- All types of Poison and Acids
- Dangerous Animals, Dogs Pigs/Pork & Liquor. (It is advised not to purchase Liquor on the Flight to Maldives. If liquor is imported without an official license it should be declared at the customs and will be returned to you on departure.
- Liquor and Pork products are available at the Resort Hotel for visitors)
- Pornographic materials in any form
- Products made out of Endangered Species
Private Jets
For private jets to fly into or over the territory of the Republic of Maldives it is necessary to apply; to the Director of Civil Aviation for permission to carry out such operations not less than 72 hours in advance of the intended landing or over flight.For more information you may contact:
Department of Civil Aviation
Tel: (960) 322406
Fax: (960) 323089
E-mail: transcom@dhivehinet.net.mv
Web: http://www.aviainfo.gov.mv
Private Yacht
A special clearance permission will be granted from the Customs upon a notification of 3 days prior to arrival.For more information you may contact:
Customs
Tel: (960) 323413
Fax: (960) 322633
E-mail: customs@dhivehinet.net.mv
Web: http://www.customs.gov.mv
All clearances from Maldives Port Health and Department of Immigration & Emigration will be taken care of once the customs are informed.
Professional Filming Crews
Special permission from the Maldives Ministry of Information, Arts and Culture is required for foreign parties to film features, documentaries and advertisements in the Maldives.For more information on application for permission, please contact:
Ministry of Information, Arts and Culture
Tel: (960) 323838
Fax: (960) 326211
E-mail: informat@dhivehinet.net.mv |
