Maldives Travel Risk Overview
Is Maldives safe right now? Checked 21 October 2026
Maldives scores 27/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Maldives Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 7 Oct 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Maldives has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 27 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 9 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Maldives, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Maldives assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 19, 2026
The Maldives currently maintains a moderate risk level with a baseline composite score of 27 out of 100 and a US State Dept advisory level 2. Travelers should also be aware of a CDC Level 1 Global Dengue health notice. Recent security notes include the Maldives Coast Guard detaining 25 Tamil Nadu fishermen.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 21, 2026 07:32 UTC
How safe is Maldives to visit in 2026?
Maldives currently sits at 27/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Maldives with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Maldives, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Male, Eydhafushi, Veymandoo), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 9 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise increased cautionin Maldives due to terrorism. Terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning. They may target: There is risk of terrorist viole…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Maldives. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niñoq
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Maldives’ current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Maldives set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Maldivian High Commission in the UK. Passport validity requirements Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least one month after the date you arrive in Maldives. Make sure your passport is not damaged or you may be stopped by immigration. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Aug 12, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Maldives
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- May 28, 2025 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Measles (Watch).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Dhihdhoo risk score moved from 45 to 26 (Method change: scoring v2).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Eydhafushi risk score moved from 45 to 26 (Method change: scoring v2).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Felidhoo risk score moved from 45 to 28 (Method change: scoring v2).
City Risk Files in Maldives
Showing 9 destination files with city-specific safety data in Maldives, ranked by demand and population.
Male
Tier BMaale
Eydhafushi
Tier BMaalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi
Veymandoo
Tier BKolhumadulu
Dhihdhoo
Tier BThiladhunmathee Uthuruburi
Manadhoo
Tier BMiladhunmadulu Dhekunuburi
Kulhudhuffushi
Tier BThiladhunmathee Dhekunuburi
Mahibadhoo
Tier BAriatholhu Dhekunuburi
Naifaru
Tier BFaadhippolhu
Kudahuvadhoo
Tier BNilandheatholhu Dhekunuburi
All towns in Maldives (12 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Maldives
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Maldives - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex relations are illegal and if you are convicted, you could get a fine or a lengthy prison sentence.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 12 Aug 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Maldives is an Islamic country. It is illegal to publicly observe a religion other than Islam. Make sure that your actions do not offend, especially during Ramadan or when visiting religious areas around mosques. If you break local laws, you may get a prison sentence.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. In 2026, it began on 17 February and finished on 19 March. In 2027, it may start on 7 February and last for 29 or 30 days.
During this time, do not eat, drink or smoke in public in the daytime, outside of holiday resorts.
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts.
Alcohol laws and bans
Alcoholic drinks are only available on resort islands. Do not take any alcohol out of your resort. You can be arrested and deported for possessing and drinking alcohol,…
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 12 Aug 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Maldives’ current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Maldives set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Maldivian High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least one month after the date you arrive in Maldives. Make sure your passport is not damaged or you may be stopped by immigration.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 12 Aug 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Maldives as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-21 07:32:35 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Maldives. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Maldives
The most weather-stable two-month window for Maldives is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 26°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 60 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in May and August–October; monsoon in May and July–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 8, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 119 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 102 |
| Fire | 118 |
| General emergency | — |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current travel advisory for Maldives?
Current official government advisories for Maldives: The US rates it Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; the UK advises: No FCDO advice against travel; Canada advises: Exercise a high degree of caution.
Is the Maldives safe right now?
As of October 2026, Maldives scores 27/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). The US State Department rates Maldives Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. The UK FCDO advisory is: No FCDO advice against travel. Always check official foreign-ministry advisories within 7 days of departure.
Is Maldives safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Maldives has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 27/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
When is the best time to visit Maldives?
February–March is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Maldives is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 26°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 60 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Maldives?
heavy rain season: May and August–October; monsoon: May and July–November.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.