What to bring from the Maldives and what cannot be exported?
Any tourist has to look for an answer to the question in each new country of their stay: “What should I bring as a souvenir?” And for some countries the answer to this question is obvious, but for the Republic of Maldives you need to think.
What to bring from the Maldives?
There are many different items you can bring back from the Maldives, from food to local souvenirs and other items. The most popular food items you can buy in the Maldives include:
- cocoa;
- coffee;
- chocolate;
- various dried fruits.
You can also find many interesting souvenirs such as coral souvenirs, traditional Maldivian fabrics, pet treats and other home accessories.
What can’t be exported from the Maldives?
Take these recommendations very seriously to avoid problems at the Maldives airport, on the way back, and in other similar places. After all, if you are caught at the border with the export of something from this list, then you will not get off with a simple fine (although as simple – it will be very large). For such offenses, serving in prison is provided, including.
The very first thing a tourist wants to take away from here is sand. It is snow-white, pleasant to the touch and, as you think, will be the best decoration for one of your vases. But you cannot take soil (and this includes sand) out of the Maldives. This is prescribed by law.
Also, any kind of fish (even if you bought it) and animals are prohibited for export. Most likely, there are special permits for this, but this does not apply to ordinary tourists.