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Imports & Customs — Maldives
What travelers need to know about imports & customs in Maldives. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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PROHIBITED
Prohibited imports include weapons, ammunition, alcohol, pornography, vaping devices, and religious material offensive to Islam; importing religious idols is not allowed — restrictions apply even to transiting travelers.
Prohibited items confiscated; additional penalties possible.
§ US State Dept — MaldivesVerified Jul 18, 2026
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