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The National Flag of the Maldives The National Emblem of the Maldives POPULATION • 449, 764 • 70,000 foreign workers 1/3 of the total population; 33000 illegal immigrants
Look for counter E2 (Voyages Counter) Work Visa Lane New Applicants
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SEAPLANE TRANSFER 5 Arrival to Athuruga When arrive at Athuruga a Dhoani is there to pick you up. We will be in the jetty to welcome you to the Paradise.
ACCOMMODATION IN MALE’ In case any new hires get bumped we provide accommodation inMale’. Below is a step-by-step guide to finding the hotel. Passenger gets bumped All the resort employees are in stand-by seat, if TMA has more guests, they will move you to another flight or gets bumped. In case you get bumped contact us to check for seat availability from another flight. If no seats are available then they will provide transport back to the airport terminal. In the terminal go to the main entrance of the terminal (towards the south). Cross the road, turn left, and walk towards the taxi Queue. 01 02 Find Taxi Queue In the taxi queue, you can see hired taxis and private taxi queue as well. In the private taxi queue, you can spot the black Nissan hotel van waiting for you. It’s written as “Ezmeralda Maldives” and the number plate is P3690. You can also contact the van by calling +960 7234445. In the Worst case, if the van is not available, take a taxi and ask them the hotel address. The hotel is “Niu Inn & Spa” located in Hulhumale’. Lot 10585, 23000 Hulhumale’, Maldives, Near Red Wave Mega Mall. Contact: +960 7585738. Please also read the “Welcome to the Maldives booklet”, page 6 and 7 for more information. For more inquiries, please contact HR Administrator of Athuruga Mr. Fathuhulla Moosa at +960 7629933.
For more information click here. Liquor and alcoholic products. Liquor and alcoholic products purchased en route to the Maldives will be confiscated upon arrival at the airport. Pork or pork by-products. Dogs and dangerous animals. All other animals require a health certificate from an authorised veterinarian. Religious material and idols of worship are offensive to Islam. Pornographic materials Firearms, explosives, weapons and ammunition. Narcotics and Psychotropic substances. Passengers are eligible for import duty allowance up to the limit of 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars, and 250g of tobacco. Export of turtle shell and other marine life.
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VELANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Other Free Shower room is situated in the Departures Terminal. A Mother Care room is available for expectant mothers and new born babies. It is located on the first floor of the departures hall. The Prayer Room is situated on the first floor of the Departures Terminal. Two airconditioned Mosques are located on either side of the terminal building. A Smoking Area/Hut is located at the jetty. Ferry ticket booth TAXI Ferry Terminal Malé
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