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Alcohol — Maldives

What travelers need to know about alcohol in Maldives. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Alcohol in Maldives: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

Bringing alcohol into the Maldives is prohibited and possession on non-resort islands is not allowed; alcohol is available only on licensed resort islands — do not take any off your resort.

Strictly enforced; confiscation and arrest possible.

§ US State Dept — Maldives

Verified Jul 18, 2026

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