CUSTOMS

PETS

• A health certificate from an authorized veterinarian, satisfying that the animal is free from infections or contagious diseases is required in order to import pets.
• The import of dogs and dangerous animals are strictly prohibited.

IMPORT REGULATIONS

Free to Import

Tobacco

All of the following:

• 200 cigarettes;
• 25 cigars; and
• 250g tobacco.

Please note: all tobacco products must carry a health warning label as prescribed by the Ministry of Health.

Currency

• Travellers may bring in any amount under US$10,000. However, any sum of US$10,000 or over must be declared to Customs. Currency declarations can be submitted on the Customs website.

Other goods

• Medicines for personal use should be accompanied by a valid medical prescription.
• Goods for personal use, such as clothes, jewellery, and toiletries.
• Goods not exceeding MVR 10,000 or equivalent (based on the Free On Board/FOB price, which is the price of goods at the frontier of the exporting country or price of a service provided to a non-resident.value).

Prohibited

The following are goods which cannot be brought into the country.

• Vapes, E-cigarettes and related products & devices.
• Narcotics and psychotropic substances.
• Pornographic material (including sex toys).
• Religious materials offensive to Islam.
• Live pigs.
• Idols for worship.
• Telecommunication equipment should be inspected and approved by the Communications Authority of the Maldives.

Restricted

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival.

• Liquor and alcohol products require a permit from the Ministry of Economic Development.
• Pork and its derivative products require a permit from the Ministry of Economic Development.
• Chemical and chemical products require a permit from the Ministry of Defence and National Security.
• Other live animals and their derivative products require a sanitary certificate and must be inspected and approved by the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture.
• Live plants and their derivative products require a phytosanitary certificate and must be inspected and approved by the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture.
• Firearms, weapons, explosives, and ammunition such as pistols, spear guns, and fireworks require a permit from the Ministry of Defence and National Security.

EXPORT REGULATIONS

Prohibited

The following are goods which cannot be taken out of the country unless the passenger possesses a valid permit or license.

• Bait fish, such as big eyed scad.
• All coral, with the exception of organ pipe coral.
• Pearl oysters and giant clams.
• Conch and trochus shells.
• Dolphins, whales, puffer fish, sharks, turtles, eels, Napoleon wrasses, rays, skates, and lobsters and their meat.
• Turtles.
• Full list can be seen on the Maldives Customs Website.

For further information, please visit the Maldives Customs Service.