Sea Shipping to Maldives: Restrictions on Import of Special Items
Without the permission of the Maldivian Ministry of Home Affairs, the import of various drugs, sulfuric acid, nitrates, dangerous animals, etc., is not allowed. These items pose great potential threats to social security and the ecological environment. Without the permission of the Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the import of alcoholic beverages, dogs, pigs or pork, statues, etc., is not allowed, which is related to the Maldives’ religious beliefs, cultural traditions and environmental protection policies. Exporters, before shipping goods to the Maldives, must carefully understand its import restriction list to avoid transporting prohibited items. If special items need to be imported, apply to relevant departments in advance and go through the formalities in accordance with the specified procedures to ensure that the goods enter the Maldives legally.