Maldives: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean, near the southeastern boundary of the Arabian Sea.

Maldives · CC BY-SA 4.0

Map of places

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map17

Exchange rateMVR 15.45per 1 $MVR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information about swimming safety ( 'Safety and security’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

terrorism

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Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism . Terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning. They may target: 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.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory