Maldives
Warnings and insurance
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.
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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)