Maldives Travel Risk Level

Reissued Language: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism . Advisory summary Terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning. They may target: Tourist locations Transportation hubs Markets and shopping malls Local government facilities Attacks may occur on remote islands. This can lengthen the response time of authorities. If you decide to travel to Maldives: There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in the Maldives. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Stay aware of your surroundings. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Maldives. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for the Maldives. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist . We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

Global travel impacts due to the situation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. This may impact connections to and from the Maldives. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel: check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator review your travel insurance policy to confirm what is covered monitor local and international media and sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts Hotline number Ministry of Tourism and Environment: +9609423131 Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

France Diplomatie : vigilance renforcée sur l'ensemble du pays (jaune).

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.