How much alcohol can I bring into the Maldives?
None. Alcohol and pork import prohibited.
Source: maldiveshighcommission.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026
Quick answer
Alcohol: None. Tobacco: No duty-free; tourists may bring 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 250 g (excess held to departure).
Source: maldiveshighcommission.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alcohol
None
Alcohol and pork import prohibited
Source: maldiveshighcommission.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026
Tobacco
No duty-free; tourists may bring 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 250 g (excess held to departure)
Source: maldiveshighcommission.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026
Vapes and e-cigarettes
Banned since 15 Nov 2024; confiscated, returned on departure
Source: maldiveshighcommission.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026
Food, plants and animals
Pork prohibited
Source: maldiveshighcommission.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026
Some of these figures come from a trusted secondary source because the official page was incomplete or unreachable. Confirm with Maldives Customs Service before you travel.
How many cigarettes can I bring into the Maldives?
No duty-free; tourists may bring 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 250 g (excess held to departure).
Source: maldiveshighcommission.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026
Can I bring a vape into the Maldives?
Banned since 15 Nov 2024; confiscated, returned on departure.
Source: maldiveshighcommission.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026
What food can I bring into the Maldives?
Pork prohibited.
Source: maldiveshighcommission.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026
Can I fly to the Maldives with a power bank?
Yes, in your carry-on only: up to 100 Wh each, at most 2 power banks, and no recharging on board. That is the international rule from 27 March 2026; your airline may be stricter.
Source: IATA guidance on the ICAO rule, checked 6 Nov 2026