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Maldives Arriving - Travel guide

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Arriving

Be prepared for your first sight of the Maldives. The word ‘island’ takes on its full meaning in the Maldives. Male’ International Airport itself is on an island all by itself!

As with any international airport, do expect your passport to be checked by Immigration officials. Expect them to smile and bid you welcome as well. They would also issue you your thirty-day on-arrival visa.

Immediately after that, you pick up your luggage at the carousel and move to Customs clearance. There is no Green Channel at the airport and all inbound passengers’ luggage is screened. This is done electronically. Do keep your keys handy incase an officer asks you to open an item for inspection. You may also be asked to state whether you have any audiovisual media that maybe retained for a short duration fro inspection (please see Article entitled “Restricted Items”).

The Arrivals Point is where you should go next. A representative of your host will normally welcome you and brief you if you have a reservation at tourist resort, guesthouse or cruising vessel. If no one meets you, look for a counter with the logo of your host. If you do not have a reservation, you may use the services of the representative of a local travel agency. Always insist on representatives producing proper documentary identification before you make any commitments.

After you have been received, a speedboat or seaplane whisks you away to your chosen place of adventure in the Maldives!