Baa Atoll Maldives Travel Guide
A structured timeline for your pre-trip actions.
Follow these steps to ensure all details are handled prior to your trip.
Secure international flights and your resort/guesthouse, especially during high season. Coordinate transfers.
Passport valid 6 months beyond entry; confirm 30-day tourist visa on arrival for your nationality.
Consult a travel health clinic for vaccinations. Purchase comprehensive travel insurance (World Nomads: Worldnomads.com).
Make physical and digital copies of all essential documents. Store separately.
Assemble a Destination-specific first aid kit. Buy high-SPF, reef-safe sunscreen and insect repellent.
Decide if you need US Dollars (widely accepted) or a small amount of Maldivian Rufiyaa.
Contact airlines, resorts, and guesthouses to reconfirm reservations and transfer times.
Install and familiarize with IMUGA and Google Maps (download offline maps). Notify your bank of travel plans.
Fully charge electronics. Confirm luggage weight limits for seaplane or domestic flights, which appear stricter.
These bookings secure aspects of your journey.
Informed travel makes for a more enhanced experience.
Secure your home for peace of mind while traveling.
Pack a small, easily accessible daypack with water, sunscreen, and your camera for all excursions. This keeps you prepared and efficient.
Seamless entry into and graceful exit from your chosen island paradise.
Proceed through passport control, presenting your passport and submitted Traveler Declaration (IMUGA) QR code.
Retrieve your checked bags from the baggage claim carousel.
If desiring a local SIM, purchase one from the Dhiraagu or Ooredoo kiosks in the arrivals hall.
Upon reaching your resort or guesthouse, take time to familiarize with its layout, facilities, and sites.
Do not hesitate to ask staff about local customs, steps for emergencies, activity schedules, and services.
Find your hotel or guesthouse representative. They meet you in the arrivals region and guide your transfer.
Exchange a small amount of US Dollars to Maldivian Rufiyaa at the airport if you plan frequent local island visits.
US Dollars are widely accepted in resorts and for most tourist services.
If a SIM card was not purchased at the airport, ask your guesthouse or resort for directions to a local shop.
Resorts generally stock necessities; local islands present more diverse shopping options.
Follow instructions from your resort/guesthouse for transfer from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Baa Atoll.
This involves a seaplane or domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) then a speedboat.
Prepare your documents for a smooth border control procedures upon arrival.
A few last steps prior to leaving Baa Atoll ensure a hassle-free departure from the Republic of maldives.
Ensure your return trip is as smooth as your arrival.
Loose changes in transfer schedules happen; preparation avoids stress.
Stay in communication with your resort or guesthouse for the most current information.
