Maldives
Partially verified · Research reviewed 2026-09-12
This destination has partial coverage. The procedures below have recorded supporting sources; other requirements remain unverified. Check the destination authority before traveling.
2 published procedures; 0 recorded procedures withheld; 1 open research questions.
At a glance
Source-backed procedures
Currency and monetary instrument declaration
Open the official page ↗https://caa.gov.mv/attachments/mMHtTZLT0BWlXO8wUVGIlDnt7GQLOMAHSqIl4l5i.pdf- Channel
- Conditional
- Fee
- Not verified
- Authority
- Maldives Civil Aviation Authority
- Source verification date
- 2026-09-12
On international-airport arrival or departure.
AT01/2024 clauses 3.1.7 and 3.2.5 require passengers/crew at international airports entering or departing Maldives to declare currency and monetary instruments valued at USD10,000 equivalent or more in any currency. The circular offers online submission through the Maldives Customs cash-declaration website. This is distinct from the MVR10,000 goods allowance.
Based on: MV-2024
Restricted and prohibited baggage at international airports
Open the official page ↗https://caa.gov.mv/attachments/mMHtTZLT0BWlXO8wUVGIlDnt7GQLOMAHSqIl4l5i.pdf- Channel
- Conditional
- Fee
- Not verified
- Authority
- Maldives Civil Aviation Authority
- Source verification date
- 2026-09-12
At arrival customs.
AT01/2024 distinguishes goods requiring a permit/licence (including alcohol, pork products, dogs, listed wildlife and weapons) from totally prohibited goods (including vapes/e-cigarette devices, narcotics, pornographic material, worship idols and pigs). Baggage remains subject to customs examination; personal-use goods up to MVR10,000 FOB may be released duty free under clause 3.1.6. No exemption from other restrictions follows from this allowance.
Based on: MV-2024
Sources
- Air Transport Circular AT 01/2024, issue 01, 15 December 2024
· Maldives Civil Aviation Authority
https://caa.gov.mv/attachments/mMHtTZLT0BWlXO8wUVGIlDnt7GQLOMAHSqIl4l5i.pdf [MV-2024]
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