Guia Alfandegário: 🇲🇻 Maldivas

“Those coming back to Maldives after a period of 1 to 3 years are allowed a duty free allowance of MVR11,500. 4 Those coming back to Maldives after a period of more than 3 years are allowed a duty free allowance of MVR14,000.”

“es, or 25 cigars, or up to 250 grams of tobacco products. Quantities of tobacco exceeding these limits will be retained by Customs for a maximum of 30 days. Tourists can collect these items at the departure terminal of Velana International Airport (VIA) customs counter prior to their departure from Maldives. NOTE: *If you are carrying goods valued MVR 10,001 and above …”

“All tourists aged 18 years and above arriving from abroad shall be permitted to import, for personal use, either 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or up to 250 grams of tobacco products. Quantities of tobacco exceeding these limits will be retained by Customs for a maximum of 30 days.”

“Prohibited goods are goods that are banned completely: narcotics and psychotropic substances; pornographic material (including sex toys) such as books, magazines, films, videos, DVDs and software; religious materials offensive to Islam; live pigs; idols (for worship). — Maldives Customs Service (official)”

“Liquor and Alcoholic Products: Requires prior approval under Maldivian Law No: 4/1975 (Import Prohibition Act).”

“Alcoholic beverages, pork and pork products may be imported only with a permit obtained in advance. Prohibited: alcoholic beverages, pork and their by-products, vapes, E-cigarettes and related devices.”

“Since 15 November 2024 the Maldives bans import of all vaping devices (disposable and reusable), e-cigarettes, and related accessories; devices and accessories are confiscated at customs, a receipt is issued, and items can be collected on departure.”

“Most medication can be carried with you when entering the Maldives provided that you show a doctor's prescription, and the amount you are carrying does not exceed your requirements for the duration of your stay in the Maldives.”

“Most medication can be brought into the Maldives, if it is accompanied by a doctor's prescription and does not exceed the recommended dosage for the duration of stay in the Maldives.”

“Prescription medication: carry in original pharmacy packaging with a valid prescription or doctor's letter; controlled substances (opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants) require particular documentation — some substances legal by prescription in the country of origin may be controlled in the Maldives; carrying medication without valid documentation may result in confiscation or investigation.”