Originally Posted by
noeatbutgo
Sorry for asking this question here but now I am in a big trouble in my plan to visit the StR:
Situation: After checking out on 3rd March from the StR, I am supposed to spend two days in Doha according to my flight itinerary on Qatar Airways. I cannot change this return flight schedule due to zero availability on MLE-DOH-ICN leg around the return date (very weird though).
Problem: As of late Jan, Qatar government puts the Maldives on the Red List (it was on the Green List before), which means I have to be quarantined during my stopover in Doha (very pointless and expensive).
Plan B: Alternatively, I just booked another flight on Emirates with more expensive fare for sure but I have to depart from MLE on 4th March while I am supposed to check out from the StR on 3rd March. I know booking one more night on 3rd March should be the best (albeit expensive) solution but I would like to wait for a couple of weeks to see if Qatar government would make any changes regarding its quarantine policy or country lists.
Question: Am I allowed to spend a night (check-in: 3rd March, check-out:4th March) at a hotel near Male airport after checking out from the StR on 3rd March and before taking a return flight from MLE on 4th March?
Many thanks in advance...!
Yes, you are permitted to stay in a "transit hotel" overnight without approval from the ministry at the beginning or end of your stay.
TRANSIT FACILITIES (in Greater Male’ Area)
The Somerset Hotel Kaafu Male'
Airport Comfort Inn Kaafu Hulhumale'
Awesome Comfort Kaafu Hulhumale'
Kaafu Hulhumale'
Samann Grand Kaafu Male'
Samann Host Kaafu Hulhumale’
Turquoise Residence
Kaafu Hulhumale'
Maagiri Hotel Kaafu Male'