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10 Things to Remember before visiting the Maldives: 1. Maldives is an Islamic-dominated country and one should respectfully follow the rules of the country which include dressing moderately (knees and hands covered) when outside the tourist spots and no indulgence in any kind of alcohol (except the private luxury resorts which have the license to serve) 2. Language: Dhivehi is the local language of the Maldivians, however, English is widely spoken here. 3.Locals: Maldivians are very hospitable, friendly, and caring people and we are sure you will love to strike up a conversation with them & make friends for a lifetime. 4. Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) is the actual currency of Maldives however USD is used across all the islands. But we would suggest keeping some MVR handy in case of any local grocery shopping/eating. 5. ATMs: Most of the ATMs are available only in Male, Hulhumale, and Maafushi being the most popular and commercial ones. 6. Visa: Visa on Arrival process is quite quick in Maldives. It hardly took us 10 minutes to finish the process. An immigration form is provided to you on most of the flights so you can fill it up and keep it ready in advance. VOA facility is available to all Indians. Be sure to carry the following, photocopy of your return flight tickets, hotel bookings, and 6 monthly bank statements along with your passport. 7. Sim Cards: There are two popular mobile carriers Oreedu and Dhirragu. We picked up a 7-day sim card for $15 from Oreedu which included 4 GB of data and unlimited local calls. 8. Food: Maldivian food mostly consists of seafood especially tuna however you will get both veg and non-veg options on all of the islands. 9. Medicines: Since you will be transporting only through ferry boats or speedboats, we suggest to carry your medicines if you suffer from motion sickness. 10. Forex Exchange: USD is the preferred currency to carry while visiting Maldives hence we exchanged Forex from local agencies in Mumbai itself. Also, you can carry a travel Forex card (Niyo)if available. P.S. We took this trip back in 2019 so the prices may vary now. #maldivesisland #maldivesonabudget #maldivestrip #naughtyandcurly

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