Maldives
Warnings and insurance
Summary
TheBefore you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for the Maldives’ current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) providesguidance adviceon aboutforeign riskstravel ofinsurance.
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The Maldivian authorities have designated a March 2020 arson attack on preparinga forpolice travelspeedboat abroadin Laamu Gan as a terrorist incident and reducingcharged risks
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two forindividuals women,with LGBT+terrorism offences in relation to the attack. This follows knife attacks against three foreigners (two resident employees and disabledone travellers
tourist) in Hulhumale’ in February, which were claimed by Daesh (also known as ISIL, Islamic State, or ISIS) supporters. The Maldives police made a number of arrests in relation to the knife attacks. You should remain vigilant.
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UK health authorities have classified Maldives as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For more information and advice visit the National Travel insuranceHealth Network and Centre website
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TheBefore you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for the Maldives’ current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) providesguidance adviceon aboutforeign riskstravel ofinsurance.
Most travelvisits to helpMaldives are trouble free. The most common problems faced by visiting British nationals makeare informedlost decisions.and Findstolen outpassports, moreand aboutswimming FCDOand traveldiving advicerelated accidents. See Safety and security.
ReadTerrorists allare likely to try to carry out attacks in the adviceMaldives. See Terrorism
An improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated in thiscentral guideMale’ on the evening of 6 May 2021, injuring a high-profile politician and seea supportnumber forof Britishbystanders. nationalsYou abroadshould whichfollow includes:the instructions of local authorities whilst investigations are underway.
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TheMaldivianauthoritieshavedesignatedaMarch2020arsonattackaforpolicetravelspeedboatabroadinLaamuGanasaterroristincidentchargedrisks - information
twoforindividualswomen,withLGBT+terrorismoffencesinrelationtotheattack.Thisfollowsknifeattacksagainstthreeforeigners(tworesidentemployeesonetravellers
FollowPolitical andprotests contactin FCDOthe travelcapital onMale’ Twitter,take Facebookplace occasionally. You should exercise caution and Instagram.avoid Youany canprotests alsoor signrallies. upOutlying toislands, getresorts emailor notificationsMale’ whenInternational thisAirport adviceare isnot updated.usually affected by protests or rallies. See Political situation
UK health authorities have classified Maldives as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For more information and advice visit the National Travel insuranceHealth Network and Centre website
IfTake youcare chooseof toyour travel,valuables researchand yourother destinationspersonal possessions, and getbe appropriateaware travelof insurancethe risk of street crime. See Crime.
Consular Insurancesupport shouldmay coverbe yourlimited itinerary,as plannedthere activitiesare andno expensesdedicated consular staff in anMaldives. However, emergency.appropriate assistance is available through the Honorary Consul or through the British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Update history
2024-11-20 11:34
Updated information about traveller declaration form (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-11-15 15:15
Updated information on swimming safely (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-10-17 12:20
Update for Traveller Declaration Form guidance (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2024-10-03 16:47
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.
2023-11-27 13:04
Information that your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least one month after the date you arrive in the Maldives (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-10-20 12:04
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 09:50
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-07-08 15:50
Updated information on travel in Maldives (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-03-29 16:07
Update to information on requirements for completing the Traveller Declaration form (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-15 13:10
Update to information on local COVID-19 restrictions and entry requirements for Maldives (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)