The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Maldives has informed last week that the island has decided to impose stricter entry restrictions on inbound tourists, after noting a surge in coronavirus infections at more than 12 resorts. The Indian Ocean archipelago has reopened its luxury resort islands in mid of July, after nearly four months of follow lockdown restrictions along with ...
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Air Bubble Agreement established between India and Maldives
On Thursday (August 13), India has signed an air bubble agreement with the neighboring country Maldives and made it the 6th country in the list of countries where Indians can travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first flight under air bubble agreement is expected to depart to Male on Tuesday (August 18). However, it is yet to be announced which airlines ...
Read More »Maldives Welcomes Qatar Airways Flight with International Tourists amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Maldives has welcomed its first international tourists by Qatar Airways flight on July 15 morning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, after nearly four months of following lockdown restrictions along with border closure to limit the risk of importation and spread of COVID-19 in the country. The Qatar Airways (QR) flight, with 107 foreigners and 24 Maldivians onboard, was first commercial passenger ...
Read More »Maldives to Restart Welcoming International Tourists from July 3rd
Maldives will restart tourism and reopen its borders for International Tourists from July 3rd, 2020, as confirmed by Tourism Ministry. Upon entry, no additional fees will be charged by the travelers, Tourism Ministry further stated. The tourism industry in Maldives came to a halt with the travel ban imposed by the government for all tourists from 27th March 2020 as ...
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