Joanna James
If you plan to visit the Maldives during the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be some points to keep in mind, such as obtaining a PCR test, the possibility of split stays, the safety measures and so on. Read on to be better informed.
The borders of the Maldives have been reopened to international travellers for some time now. However, you will not be permitted to travel to Male, the densely populated capital city which will not be accessible to foreign visitors. This is because it has been the location of most of the Maldives' coronavirus infections. Keep in mind, however, restrictions can change or be lifted in due time, so always check for the latest updates before you visit.
Visitors to the Maldives will be required to furnish a certificate confirming a negative result of a PCR test performed no more than 96 hours before departing from their home country. The certificate must clearly mention the name as well as the address of the relevant laboratory, in addition to the date on which the sample was taken. The test result must be appended to the required Traveller Health Declaration form.
It will be permissible to stay at more than one accommodation provider during your visit to the Maldives. However, if you happen to stay for over 48 hours within the area of Greater Male, you will be obliged to undertake an additional PCR test before travelling to another part of the Maldives.
The Maldives is being promoted as a 'normal' destination even during the pandemic; this is because most of the accommodations will be isolated on private islands and additionally, virtually all visitors to the resorts will remain within them during their stay. Although the local people will be subjected to various restrictions, visitors travelling from and to the airport will be exempted from some of them.
Maldives resorts have implemented many safety measures to safeguard the health of their guests during the pandemic. Hygiene standards and cleaning procedures have been revised to reflect international guidelines on COVID-19 control. Effective social distancing and sanitisation have been introduced to combat the spread of the virus. The well-being of guests, as well as employees, have been prioritised. Sensitive aspects such as the sanitisation of dining venues as well as facilities like the gym, spa and other public areas will have been attended to. An accommodation choice to consider which has implemented the above measures would be Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives which may be regarded as one of the appealingly located and safe Baa Atoll resorts.
Since almost all health-safeguarding materials must be imported into the Maldives, they can be rather expensive to purchase during your stay in the islands. Accordingly, you should take care to bring items like hand sanitiser and masks with you from your native country.
The Maldives has introduced a loyalty programme that rewards travellers who regularly visit the islands based on the duration as well as the frequency of their stays. If you happen to accumulate a lot of points, you may be promoted to higher levels within the loyalty programme that provide you with benefits such as discounts on accommodation and more.
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