Maldives
Warnings and insurance
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.
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Update history
2026-07-17 09:31
Updated information about the health risks you’ll face in Maldives (‘Health’ page).
2026-05-12 12:11
Addition of information about diving safaris (‘Safety and security’ page).
2026-04-24 10:57
Updated information on what health risks you’ll face in Maldives (‘Health’ page).
2026-04-15 12:09
Updated information on Ramadan and swimming safety (see ‘Laws and cultural differences’ and ‘Outdoor activities and adventure tourism’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
2026-03-19 14:04
Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-03-05 10:49
New information about travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-12-12 12:24
Addition of information about the penalties related to illegal drugs and information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-12-10 13:25
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-04-02 09:50
Updated information on sea travel, Ramadan and risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
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)