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Religious holidays vary annually in accordance to the lunar calendar.; 1 Jan New Year's Day.: 26 Feb National Day. -Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). in Malé. 29 Mar The Day Maldives Embraced Islam. 26-27 Jul Independence Day. -Ramadan begins. Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan ends). 3 Nov Victory Day. -Hajj. 11 Nov Republic Day. -Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). -Islamic New Year.
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| Religious holidays vary annually in accordance to the lunar calendar. | |
| 1 Jan New Year's Day. | 26 Feb National Day. -Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). in Malé. 29 Mar The Day Maldives Embraced Islam. 26-27 Jul Independence Day. -Ramadan begins. Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan ends). 3 Nov Victory Day. -Hajj. 11 Nov Republic Day. -Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). -Islamic New Year. |
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No pre-arrival visa is required to enter Maldives. A 30 day free visa is issued on arrival for all nationalities, provided the following conditions are met (a) they possess a valid passport (with 6 months minimum validity) and (b) they have a valid ticket to continue the journey out of Maldives. Citizens of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal are given a 90-day free visa. To stay longer visitors need to apply for a visa or leave the country when the 90 days are up, then return. Visitors are officially supposed to show US$30 for every day’s stay though this is not usually enforced, and showing a credit card will usually placate concerns. However, if asked by immigration officials, one should know the name of the hotel where ones residing and be able to show a return air ticket out of the country. For further information, please contact Honorary Consulate of Maldives in UAE Office No. 13, Medina Road PO Box 5995 Zip code 21432 Jeddah Saudi Arabia (+966-2) 6608411, 6612151) (+966-2) 6611755) [email protected]
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Location: The Republic of Maldives, is an island country consisting of 26 atolls (or islands of coral and within these atolls are 1,192 islets, out of which only 200 are inhabited. It is geographically located at the south-west of Sri Lanka and it stretches out from India's Lakshadweep islands to Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago. The Maldives is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Capital: Male
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Currency Maldivian Rufiya (MVR; symbol MRf) = 100 laari. Notes are in denominations of MRf500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of MRf2 and 1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 laari. Currency Exchange Major currencies can be exchanged at banks, tourist resort islands, hotels and leading shops. Payments in hotels can be made in most hard currencies (particularly US Dollars) in cash, traveller's cheques or credit cards. Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs Most major island resorts, local and souvenir shops will accept American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa. Arrangements vary from each island. There are ATMs widely available Exchange Rate Indicators
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Add practical stops to your Maldives plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Maldives plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Maldives plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
