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Maldives travel guide
Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) ยท D, G ยท Indian/Maldives
Maldives travel cost: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR), capital Male, emergency 119. Budget, packing, currency and internet tools are below. Visa cards are research links, not a live decision.
Travel overview
Maldives trip planning starts around Male. Everyday language is Dhivehi. Traffic keeps to the left; emergency 119, calling code +960. Time zone Indian/Maldives (IANA).
Maldives spends Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). Open the currency converter to MVR for ECB reference rates โ not a bank sell quote. Sockets are type D, G at 230 V / 50 Hz (IEC). Compare your home plug in the voltage tool before packing an adapter.
Maldives has no city daily band yet. Open the budget calculator with Maldives selected for a country-level trip cost; the trip-cost sheet adds insurance and shopping lines.
Latitude sits near the equator โ pack light layers and a rain shell. Not an official climate-office call.
Maldives is not marked Schengen on this page. Visa cards are a research framework โ confirm with official immigration sources.
For internet in Maldives, use the data calculator and eSIM vs roaming tools. Twilight does not list live eSIM prices; the destination link is MyEsimGlobal.
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FAQ
What plug does Maldives use?
Maldives uses plug type D, G at 230 V. Compare with your home sockets in the plug checker.
Is Maldives in the Schengen Area?
No โ not marked as a Schengen member on this page.
Do I need a visa for Maldives?
This page does not return a yes/no visa decision. Use the visa research guide and official immigration sources.
What currency is used in Maldives?
Maldives uses Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). ECB reference rates are in the currency converter; not a bank sell quote.
How much does a trip to Maldives cost?
No city band yet. Build a trip total in the budget calculator.
How do I get internet in Maldives?
Use the data calculator and eSIM vs roaming tools. Twilight does not list live eSIM prices; the destination link is MyEsimGlobal.