When packing for the Maldives, it’s essential to consider both the climate and the activities you plan on participating in. The Maldives is a tropical country, so it’s best to pack light, comfortable, and breathable clothing. It’s also important to bring along accessories that will protect you from the sun and sand. After all, you don’t want to ruin the experience with a sunburn or an itchy back. Sunhat A sunhat is a must-pack item for any Maldives packing list. The Maldives is a tropical country, so the sun is intense year-round. You’ll want to protect your face and head from the sun’s harmful rays. Sandals/Flip-Flops You’ll probably spend a lot of time walking along the beach and hanging out outside. Pack footwear that won’t weigh you down and allow your feet to breathe. You should also pack a pair of flip-flops for when you’re beachside. That way, you won’t get your adorable sandals sandy and messy. Sunglasses Several sunglasses arranged in a circle with a light blue background and seashells around them. Polarized sunglasses are an essential item on a Maldives packing list. The Maldives is located near the equator, so the sun is stronger here. Rain Jacket Depending on when you visit, you might need a rain jacket. If you visit during the rainy season, you’ll want to bring one. The Maldives receive higher rainfall from May to December because of wind patterns and cooler air temperatures. Swimsuits Your Maldives packing list should include a swimsuit appropriate for your resort’s dress code. If you’re staying in a resort on a private island, you probably won’t have any restrictions on what kinds of swimsuits you can wear (within reason, of course). However, if you’re staying on the main island of Male, you’ll want to pack more modest swimwear. The Maldives is a Muslim country, so you’ll need to dress conservatively on the mainland. Adapter The Maldives operates on 230 volts, so you’ll need to pack an adapter. Some resorts might provide one if you ask or check beforehand, but it’s best to bring one yourself. Underwater camera, Drone, Snorkeling gear are a few items we would recommend to bring if you want to capture the maximum amount of digital content in the island.

The sea around the Maldives can have strong tidal currents and a number of tourists drown every year. You should always take local advice before entering the sea. No travel is risk-free during COVID. Countries may further restrict travel or bring in new rules at short notice, for example due to a new COVID-19 variant. Check with your travel company or airline for any transport changes which may delay your journey home. If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there. Plan ahead and make sure you: can access money understand what your insurance will cover can make arrangements to extend your stay and be away for longer than planned Those who have completed vaccination doses can travel internally to islands and check-in to guesthouses without a PCR test. Tourists (including accompanying vaccine ineligible children) who have not completed the full dosage of vaccination, will be allowed to check-in to guest houses on local islands, if and when the following vaccination requirements are met in the guesthouse island: (a) 60% of the island’s total population have completed 14 days since receiving the full dosage of vaccination (b) 95% of the tourism related service providers in the island have completed 14 days since receiving the full dosage of vaccination (c) 90% of the individuals above the age of 65 (sixty-five) living in the island have completed 14 days since receiving the full dosage of vaccination Vaccination coverage of guest-house islands are published and updated by Health Protection Agency, with information provided by the Island authorities. You will be regarded as having completed doses only after 14 days have passed since you received the recommended dose(s) of a WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccine, or vaccines approved by the Maldives Food and Drug Authority. Tourists can travel between islands and resorts that do not have COVID-19 cases and are not subject to monitoring for COVID-19 as normal