🎓 For Students:

• Growing higher education sector focused on tourism, business, and marine studies.
• Main Institution: Maldives National University (MNU).
• English widely used in education and communication.
• Scholarship programs available through government and international partners.

✈️ For Visitors:

• Visa: Free 30-day visa on arrival for all nationalities.
• Popular Destinations: Malé, Maafushi, Hulhumalé, Baa Atoll, Addu City.
• Best Time to Visit: November to April (dry season).
• Transportation: Domestic flights, ferries, and speedboats connect the islands.

💼 For Professionals & Expats:

• Work Visa: Required, sponsored by employer; tourism and construction are main sectors.
• Key Sectors: Tourism, Fisheries, Construction, IT, Renewable Energy.
• Cost of Living: Moderate, higher in resort islands and Malé.
• Business Culture: Respectful greetings, punctuality, and modest attire are valued.

🏝️ Tourism & Heritage:

• Famous Attractions: Hulhumalé Beach, Banana Reef, HP Reef, Vaadhoo Island (bioluminescent beach).
• Major Festivals: Independence Day (July 26), National Day, Republic Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha.
• UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: Baa Atoll — known for coral reefs and marine biodiversity.

📌 Quick Tips:

• Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR).
• Timezone: MVT (UTC+05:00).
• Emergency Numbers: 119 (Police), 102 (Ambulance).
• Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug types D and G.