Entering the Maldives is straightforward — the country thrives on tourism and makes it as easy as possible for visitors: Visa Visa on Arrival: Germans, Austrians, and Swiss receive a free 30-day visa upon entry. No prior application needed. Extension: Extendable up to 90 days at the Immigration De

The official currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). In practice, almost everything in the Maldives is paid and calculated in US Dollars — especially in resorts and guesthouses. Exchange Rate 1 USD ≈ 15.4 MVR (relatively stable). 1 EUR ≈ 16.8 MVR (as of 2025/26). Payment Methods Resorts: Everyth

The Maldives are a health-safe travel destination — no malaria, no dengue risk (very low), clean drinking water in resorts. But the remoteness has its price: In an emergency, it can take time for help to arrive.

The Maldives have two mobile providers: Dhiraagu (largest network, best coverage) and Ooredoo. Both offer prepaid SIM cards for tourists, available at the airport. SIM Card Comparison ProviderPackageDataPriceValidity DhiraaguTourist SIM5 GB 4G250 MVR (~$15)30 days DhiraaguTourist SIM Plus15 GB 4G

The Maldives are a straightforward travel destination — you need less than you think. But a few things are essential:

The Maldives are one of the Top 5 diving destinations in the world — and snorkeling is almost as spectacular because many reefs start at a depth of 1–3 meters.

Electricity, Time Zone & Miscellaneous

A few practical details that can make a difference: Electricity Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz — like in Germany Outlets: Type G (British 3-pin plug) — an adapter is necessary! Most resorts also have USB charging stations and sometimes universal sockets. Tip: Bring a universal adapter with USB ports. On lo

Weather & Climate — When is the Best Time to Travel?

The Maldives are located on the equator (between 0° and 7° North), which means a tropical maritime climate with warm temperatures year-round. There are no seasons in the European sense, but two monsoon periods that significantly influence the travel experience.

Basics & Important Phrases

Dhivehi sounds exotic and melodic to European ears — a mix of Sinhala, Arabic, and Hindi. The pronunciation is not easy, but Maldivians appreciate every attempt. Greetings & Politeness GermanDhivehiPronunciation HelloAssalaamu alaikumAs-sa-laa-mu a-lai-kum How are you?Haalu kihineh?Haa-lu ki-hi-n

Practical Words & Phrases

Food & Drink GermanDhivehiPronunciation WaterFenFen FishMasMas FoodKanaKa-na RiceBatBat CoconutKurumbaKu-rum-ba TeaSaiSai Delicious!Meeriu!Mii-ri-u! The bill, pleaseBill genesdheebaBill ge-nes-dii-ba I would like to orderOrder kuran beynunOrder ku-ran be-nun No chili, pleaseMirus nulahvaMi-rus nu-

Numbers & Useful Expressions

Numbers NumberDhivehiPronunciation 1EkehE-ke 2DheyhDe 3ThinehTi-ne 4HathareHa-ta-re 5FahehFa-he 6HayehHa-je 7HathehHa-te 8AshehA-sche 9NuvayehNu-wa-je 10DhihayehDi-ha-je 100SatekaSa-te-ka 1000HaheHa-he Useful Phrases for Everyday Life SituationDhivehiMeaning While SnorkelingMiyaru!Shark! (for

Understanding Place Names

Dhivehi Syllables in Place Names Knowing the meaning of the most common syllables allows you to "read" Maldivian place names like a map: SyllableMeaningExample -fushiIslandSoneva Fushi (Soneva Island), Kurumba (Coconut Island) -finolhuSandbankFinolhu (the Sandbank Island) -huraaRock / rocky islan

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Travel Guide Maldives

Your complete travel guide for the paradise in the Indian Ocean

Capital:Malé

Language:Dhivehi

Currency:Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)

Best Travel Time:November – April

Flight Duration:~10 hours (via Dubai/Doha)

Entry:Visa on Arrival (30 days, free)

Last updated: 11 March 2026 · 13 Chapters · 66 Sections

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Einwohner: 436.330(2017)
Fläche: 298 km²
Hauptstadt: Malé
Währung: Rufiyaa
Amtssprache: Dhivehi
Vorwahl: +960
Zeitzone: UTC+5
Gegründet: 1965-07-26

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Beste Reisezeit: Feb — basierend auf Tagestemperaturen 20–30 °C und trockenen Monaten (aus den 10-Jahres-Mittelwerten unten abgeleitet).

Monat	Jan	Feb	Mär	Apr	Mai	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Okt	Nov	Dez
Ø °C	27	28	28	29	28	28	28	28	28	28	27	27
Tag (max)	28°	28°	29°	29°	29°	29°	29°	29°	28°	28°	28°	28°
Nacht (min)	27°	27°	27°	27°	27°	27°	27°	27°	27°	27°	26°	26°
Regen mm	124	45	89	122	271	92	161	164	187	218	270	224