South Asia
Can you drink tap water in Maldives?
Boil itFilter or boil
Can you drink the tap water in Maldives?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Malé's tap water is desalinated, but most visitors drink bottled or resort-filtered water. Many resorts provide refillable glass bottles.
Tap water by place in Maldives
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Malé | Filter or boil | Tap water is desalinated but most people drink bottled. Hotels often supply filtered water. |
| Maafushi | No, drink bottled | Don't drink the tap water. Use bottled or filtered water supplied by your guesthouse. |
| Thulusdhoo | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; many guesthouses provide refills. Tap water is not meant for drinking. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Maldives Immigration: Tourist Visa
- IMUGA Traveller Declaration
- Visit Maldives (official tourism board)
- World Bank open data
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