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Maldives customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Maldives. See what you can bring before you fly.

Tobacco allowance

These are the customs tobacco rules travelers most often check before entering Maldives.

Category Tobacco
Adult travelers All arrivals
Cigarettes 200 cigarettes
Duty-free limit
Cigars 25 cigars
Duty-free limit
Other tobacco products 200 g
Duty-free limit
Traveler age rules and personal-use conditions can apply depending on the route and tobacco type.

More Maldives customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Cash (MVR or equivalent) Declaration from ••• MVR
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Maldives and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Maldives

Prohibited. The Maldives has zero tolerance for narcotics. Drug trafficking carries the death penalty. Possession of even small amounts may result in severe imprisonment. Includes cannabis, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and all other controlled substances. No exceptions.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Maldives before you travel.

About Maldives customs

Maldives' customs rules are administered by Maldives Customs Service. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Maldives before travel.

Maldives customs — frequently asked questions

How much cigarettes can I bring into Maldives?
200 cigarettes is the real traveler example shown on this page for Maldives. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Maldives?
USD 20,000 or more (or equivalent in any foreign currency, approximately MVR 308,000 or more) must be declared when entering or leaving the Maldives. Includes cash, traveller's cheques, and negotiable instruments. Failure to declare may result in confiscation and legal penalties. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Maldives limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Maldives and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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