Maldives Scuba Diving Requirements
This guide lists what divers need before diving in the Maldives. Operators generally ask for at least Open Water for guided diving and Advanced Open Water for deeper or current sites. These are operator practices rather than general rules. A medical declaration is standard.
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What you need to dive here
- Open Water when required by your operator
- Advanced Open Water for deeper or current sites when required by your operator
- Medical declaration
Paperwork to bring
- Proof of Open Water if required
- Proof of Advanced Open Water if required
- Medical declaration
Hyperbaric facilities
Hyperbaric chambers are listed at Senahiya Hyperbaric Centre in Guraidhoo and at Bandos, Kuredu, Kuramathi and Kandima resorts. Confirm which facilities are operating.
FAQ
What certification do operators usually ask for?
Operators generally ask for at least Open Water for guided diving.
When is Advanced Open Water usually requested?
Operators generally ask for Advanced Open Water for deeper or current sites.
Do I need a medical declaration?
A medical declaration is standard.
Where are hyperbaric chambers located?
Chambers are listed at Senahiya Hyperbaric Centre in Guraidhoo and at Bandos, Kuredu, Kuramathi and Kandima resorts. Confirm which are operating.
Related guides
- Red Sea Scuba Diving Requirements and Check-In Guide
- Fiji Scuba Diving Requirements
- Dive Shop Check-In Documents: What to Prepare
With My Dive Locker, you enter your certifications, insurance and medical information; Fast Pass shows what you entered; you can send it to a dive shop by email or WhatsApp.
