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Prohibited Items
The following items are Strictly Prohibited by Law to Import into the
country:-
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Weapons and Gunpowder of any kind
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All addictive drugs. (the penalty
for importing of such drugs is severe, usually life imprisonment)
Spear Gun, Harpoons, or Hazardous Chemicals
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All types of Poison and Acids
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Dangerous Animals, Dogs Pigs/Pork &
Liquor. (It is advised not to purchase Liquor on the Flight to
Maldives. If liquor is imported without an official license it should
be declared at the customs and will be returned to you on departure.
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Liquor and Pork products are
available at the Resort Hotel for visitors)
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Pornographic materials in any form
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Products made out of Endangered
Species
Private Jets
For private jets to fly into or over the territory of the Republic of
Maldives it is necessary to apply; to the Director of Civil Aviation for
permission to carry out such operations not less than 72 hours in
advance of the intended landing or over flight.For more information you
may contact:
Department of Civil Aviation
Tel: (960) 322406
Fax: (960) 323089
E-mail: transcom@dhivehinet.net.mv
Web: www.aviainfo.gov.mv
Private Yacht
A special clearance permission will be granted from the Customs upon a
notification of 3 days prior to arrival.For more information you may
contact:
Customs
Tel: (960) 323413
Fax: (960) 322633
E-mail: customs@dhivehinet.net.mv
Web: www.customs.gov.mv
All clearances from Maldives Port Health and Department of Immigration &
Emigration will be taken care of once the customs are informed.
Professional Filming Crews
Special permission from the Maldives Ministry of Information, Arts and
Culture is required for foreign parties to film features, documentaries
and advertisements in the Maldives.For more information on application
for permission, please contact:
Ministry of Information, Arts and
Culture
Tel: (960) 323838
Fax: (960) 326211
E-mail: informat@dhivehinet.net.mv |
