The Maldives was long a sultanate, first under Dutch and then under British protection. It became a republic in 1968, three years after independence. Since 1978, President Maumoon Abdul GAYOOM - currently in his sixth term in office - has dominated ... more Maldives info

Maldives visa

Tourist visas for 30 days will be issued on arrival only and are free of charge to all visitors in possession of valid travel documents. Foreign visitors who enter the Maldives must be in possession of return or onward tickets and sufficient ... more Maldives visa requirements