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Date de publication : 28 mars 2024

Urgence Attentat – Vigilance renforcée pour les ressortissants français à l’étranger

Publié le 28/03/2024

Compte tenu du relèvement, sur l’ensemble du territoire national, de la posture du plan Vigipirate au niveau Urgence attentat, une vigilance renforcée est recommandée à l’ensemble de nos ressortissants résidant ou de passage à l’étranger.

Risques encourus et recommandations associées

Risques politiques.

Il est recommandé de se tenir à l’écart des rassemblements et réunions publiques organisées par les partis politiques ou les groupes religieux.

En raison du risque terroriste et du processus de radicalisation d’une frange de la population, il est recommandé de faire preuve de grande vigilance sur l’ensemble du territoire et de rester attentif à son environnement.

Risques naturels

Les Maldives sont très vulnérables au changement climatique et à la montée du niveau des mers. Elles sont soumises aux moussons de l’océan Indien, qui peuvent être violentes et provoquer des inondations. Les Maldives sont situées dans une zone d’activité sismique et peuvent être sujettes aux tremblements de terre et aux tsunamis. Il est conseillé de se tenir informé des prévisions météorologiques.

Délinquance

Il existe de nombreux gangs aux Maldives, principalement à Malé. Les attaques de visiteurs étrangers sont très rares mais des vols d’objets personnels peuvent avoir lieu dans les chambres d’hôtel ou sur la plage.

Piraterie maritime

La piraterie menace la sécurité de la navigation dans l’océan Indien. La zone d’action des pirates s’étend jusqu’au sud de l’Inde et aux Maldives. Des actes de piraterie, même s’ils sont de moins en moins fréquents, peuvent viser des plaisanciers. Lors du transit dans les zones à risques (du golfe d’Aden aux Maldives), il est recommandé de se signaler à l’état-major de l’amiral commandant la zone maritime de l’océan Indien (Alindien, voir Contacts utiles ci-contre) et de communiquer sa position et ses intentions aussi souvent que possible (voir également la fiche Piraterie maritime ).

Zones de vigilance

L’ensemble du territoire est placé en vigilance renforcée.

Recommandations générales

• Ne pas transporter tous ses papiers et son argent dans un seul sac et sortir avec le strict minimum. Conserver en lieu sûr (coffre-fort de l’hôtel par exemple) son passeport et ses documents de voyage lorsque l’on va à la plage.
• Circulation  : à Malé, les rues sont particulièrement étroites et la circulation des deux-roues est très dense. Il est nécessaire de faire preuve de vigilance lors de vos déplacements.
• Inondations  : du fait de l’insuffisance du réseau d’évacuation des eaux de surface, des inondations peuvent survenir à Malé en cas de pluies abondantes.

Activités sportives à risque

• Activités aquatiques  : il est impératif de suivre les consignes de sécurité lors de la pratique d’activités en milieu marin. Plusieurs décès sont enregistrés chaque année (forts courants, etc.). Éviter de se baigner seul, même dans une île-hôtel.
• Pour la pratique de la plongée , un certificat médical peut être exigé. Une consultation médicale est conseillée avant le départ. Il convient de vérifier le sérieux des clubs de plongée (matériel, respect des procédures). Afin d’éviter tout accident de décompression, il est important de respecter strictement un délai suffisant entre la plongée (la première ou la dernière) et tout voyage en avion . Des caissons de décompression sont disponibles sur certains atolls et hôtels (voir Contacts utiles ci-contre). Se renseigner avant le départ sur les procédures en vigueur dans votre île-hôtel. S’assurer que sa police d’assurance couvre cette activité.

Formalités d’entrée

Mesures liées à la Covid-19

Toutes les mesures de restriction sanitaires ont été levées pour l’entrée sur le territoire. Les voyageurs doivent remplir un formulaire en ligne de déclaration de santé au plus tôt 96 heures précédant le vol, à l’aller et au retour des Maldives. De manière générale, il est recommandé :

• de consulter régulièrement le site de l’ambassade des Maldives à Londres compétente pour la France également, afin de vous assurer des conditions d’entrée et de séjour dans l’archipel ainsi que le site du ministère maldivien du tourisme ou le site de l’immigration maldivienne ;
• de souscrire une assurance couvrant les risques d’infection durant votre séjour ;
• de s’inscrire sur le fil Ariane afin de recevoir, le cas échéant, des informations de l’ambassade de France ;
• de consulter régulièrement le site internet de l’ambassade de France au Sri Lanka.

Visas  : aucun visa préalable n’est exigé des ressortissants français pour un séjour de moins de 30 jours aux Maldives.

Le visa est délivré gratuitement à l’arrivée dans le pays, sur présentation du passeport dont la durée de validité doit être d’au moins 6 mois après la fin du séjour prévu , d’un billet valide au départ des Maldives et d’une confirmation de réservation d’hôtel (ou, à défaut, de justificatifs de ressources suffisantes pour la durée du séjour : 100 USD + 50 USD par jour). Les touristes étrangers doivent s’acquitter d’une taxe de 25 USD au départ (celle-ci est en général incluse dans le prix du billet d’avion).

Les demandes de prolongation de séjour (jusqu’à 90 jours au total, incluant la durée du visa initialement délivré à l’arrivée) sont payantes. En cas de séjour dans une île-hôtel ou un hôtel, la demande de prolongation doit passer par l’administration du lieu d’hébergement. En cas de logement en résidence privée, il convient de se faire recommander par un résident local. Les demandes de prolongation sont effectuées auprès des services de l’immigration à Malé (Department of Immigration and Emigration - First Floor, Velaanage Ameer Ahmed Magu - Tél. : +960 333 0444 ; +960 333 0401 ; +960 332 0011 Adresses courriel : info chez immigration.gov.mv  ; admin chez immigration.gov.mv

Attention : la détention d’un titre de séjour dont la limite de validité a expiré peut entraîner de lourdes conséquences (arrestation, détention puis expulsion).

Réglementation douanière

Articles dont l’importation est interdite : narcotiques et psychotropes ; matériel considéré comme pornographique ; documents à caractère religieux offensant l’islam ; objets de culte ; cochons, chiens et animaux dangereux.

Articles dont l’importation est régulée et nécessite l’obtention préalable d’un permis spécial : alcool, viande de porc et produits dérivés ; produits chimiques, acides, poisons et substances toxiques ; pistolets, revolvers, fusils et leurs munitions, répliques et armes d’imitation, harpons, explosifs, feux d’artifice et matériels de pyrotechnie.

Les animaux de compagnie peuvent entrer aux Maldives sous réserve de disposer d’un certificat vétérinaire. Les limites pour l’importation de tabac sont les suivantes : 200 cigarettes, 25 cigares et 250 g de tabac. Les médicaments personnels peuvent être importés sous réserve de détenir l’ordonnance médicale correspondante.

Un séjour à l’étranger implique pour tout voyageur de prendre certaines précautions en matière de santé. La rubrique ci-dessous mentionne les indications essentielles. Ces indications ne dispensent toutefois pas le voyageur d’une consultation chez son médecin traitant et/ou dans un centre hospitalier, suffisamment longtemps avant la date de départ pour permettre le rappel des vaccins. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.

Avant le départ

Recommandations pour sa santé.

• Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations.
• Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter que les médicaments nécessaires. Les voyageurs doivent en principe être en mesure de présenter l’ordonnance médicale pour les médicaments à usage personnel qu’ils transportent. Pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .

Vaccinations

La vaccination contre la fièvre jaune peut être exigée à l’entrée du pays pour les voyageurs en provenance de pays où elle est endémique.

Il est recommandé d’être à jour des vaccinations diphtérie-tétanos-poliomyélite (DTP) et rougeole-oreillons-rubéole (ROR). La vaccination contre la poliomyélite est obligatoire pour les voyageurs venant de, ou partant pour, un pays d’endémie ou d’épidémie ainsi que pour les pèlerins du Hajj et d’Umrah.

En fonction des conditions locales de voyage, les vaccinations contre la fièvre typhoïde, les hépatites virales A et B, et contre la rage peuvent être recommandées.

Frais d’hospitalisation et dépenses de santé

Afin de faire face aux frais d’hospitalisation et aux dépenses de santé, parfois très élevés à l’étranger, il est impératif de disposer d’un contrat d’assistance ou d’une assurance permettant de couvrir tous les frais médicaux (chirurgie, hospitalisation, etc.) et de rapatriement sanitaire, au risque de ne pas avoir accès aux soins, y compris en cas d’urgence vitale. Ces frais ne pourront en aucun cas être pris en charge par l’ambassade de France. Les voyageurs ne maîtrisant pas l’anglais pourront inclure, dans leur contrat d’assistance, la prise en charge d’un interprète .

Infrastructures médicales sur place

Les infrastructures médicales sont limitées en dehors de la capitale. Il existe deux hôpitaux ( Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital et ADK Hospital ) et plusieurs cliniques à Malé. Les îles habitées disposent de dispensaires et les atolls sont équipés d’hôpitaux régionaux. En cas de problème lors d’un séjour dans un site touristique, prévenir la direction de l’hôtel qui pourra vous aider à prendre les dispositions utiles (transport vers Malé par exemple). Se renseigner sur les infrastructures dans son île-hôtel.

Risques sanitaires

Maladies transmises par le moustique, chikungunya.

La transmission du chikungunya est possible. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques (cf. ci-après). Plus d’informations sur le chikungunya sur le site du ministère des Solidarités et de la Santé .

Les symptômes s’apparentent à ceux de la grippe. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques (cf. ci-après). En cas de fièvre, un avis médical doit être pris rapidement. Éviter impérativement la prise d’aspirine et d’anti-inflammatoires. Plus d’informations sur le site du ministère des Solidarités et de la Santé .

Il s’agit d’une maladie virale transmise par les piqûres de moustiques de type Aedes. Des cas de transmission du virus par voie sexuelle ont également été rapportés. Les symptômes de la maladie sont généralement modérés (fièvre, maux de tête, douleurs articulaires, éruptions cutanées). Toutefois, la survenue de complications graves telles que des cas de microcéphalies chez des nouveau-nés de femmes enceintes infectées par le virus et des complications neurologiques tels que des syndromes de Guillain Barré est attestée.

Il est conseillé aux femmes enceintes ou ayant un projet de grossesse de consulter au préalable un médecin avant tout déplacement.

En cas en voyage, il est recommandé de respecter les mesures de prévention contre les piqûres de moustique et d’appliquer les mesures adaptées contre la transmission sexuelle au Zika (plus d’information sur la page du Haut Conseil de la Santé publique ).

Il est recommandé à tous les voyageurs de respecter les mesures de prévention des piqures de moustiques, de consulter un médecin en cas de fièvre survenant pendant le voyage ou dans les semaines qui suivent le retour en France et de consulter avant le départ les informations sur le site du ministère en charge de la Santé ( page dédiée au Zika et page dédiée aux recommandations pour les femmes enceintes ou en désir de grossesse ), le site de l’Institut Pasteur , et les recommandations pour la prévention des piqures de moustiques ci-dessous.

Mesures générales de prévention pour se protéger des moustiques

• Porter des vêtements couvrants, amples, légers, de couleur claire ;
• Utiliser des produits répulsifs cutanés : voir à ce sujet les recommandations du ministère des Solidarités et de la Santé (PDF - 78.3 ko) et de l’ Institut Pasteur (PDF - 1.21 Mo).
• Protéger son logement (moustiquaires, diffuseurs électriques, serpentins, climatisation, etc.).
• Détruire les sites potentiels de reproduction des moustiques (récipients d’eau stagnante comme les soucoupes sous les pots de fleurs, les gouttières, les pneus, etc.).

Autres maladies

Infection par le virus vih – ist.

Concernant les infections sexuellement transmissibles, il est recommandé de prendre toutes les précautions d’usage et d’éviter les comportements à risque.

Quelques règles simples

• Ne pas approcher les animaux errants et les chiens (risque de morsure et de rage) ; ne pas caresser les animaux rencontrés.
• Veiller à sa sécurité routière (port de la ceinture de sécurité, port du casque en deux-roues).
• Ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue.

Se préserver des contaminations digestives ou de contact

• Se laver les mains régulièrement avec de l’eau savonneuse ou des solutions de lavage hydro-alcooliques, surtout avant et après les repas ou le passage aux toilettes.
• Éviter la consommation de produits alimentaires crus ou peu cuits (poisson, viande, volaille, lait) ; peler les fruits ou légumes ou bien les laver (à l’eau saine).
• Ne boire que des boissons encapsulées ou de l’eau rendue potable.
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La conduite est à gauche. L’état des routes est satisfaisant mais les parcours sont limités, eu égard à la taille des îles. Le taxi est le moyen de transport terrestre le plus utilisé par les touristes à Malé. L’essentiel des déplacements des voyageurs se fait par voie aérienne ou maritime.

Législation locale

La législation des Maldives ne permet pas à des touristes de célébrer dans ce pays un mariage civil susceptible d’être transcrit dans les registres de l’état civil français. Certains hôtels proposent à leurs clients des « confirmations ou renouvellements de vœux de mariage » qui n’ont aucune valeur juridique.

L’importation et la consommation d’alcool sont interdites dans la capitale Malé et dans les îles habitées par des Maldiviens. Les boissons alcoolisées sont disponibles uniquement dans les îles-hôtels réservées aux touristes.

Stupéfiants

Qu’il s’agisse de possession ou de consommation, les mesures de répression sont très sévères et les peines encourues très lourdes (elles peuvent aller jusqu’à la réclusion à perpétuité).

Mœurs

L’homosexualité est illégale et punie de peines de prison et d’amendes. Le nudisme et le monokini sont prohibés. Il est interdit d’importer tout matériel qui pourrait être perçu comme pornographique par les autorités maldiviennes.

Les marins/plaisanciers en possession d’armes à feu doivent les remettre aux autorités locales, sous peine de confiscation.

La chasse sous-marine est formellement interdite, ainsi que la collecte de toute espèce marine (coquillages et coraux notamment).

Us et coutumes

• L’islam est religion d’État aux Maldives. Le prosélytisme d’une religion autre que l’islam est interdit par la loi et passible d’expulsion. Il convient de se garder de toute attitude intrusive à l’abord des mosquées (éviter de filmer ou de prendre des photos notamment). Une tenue correcte est exigée lors des visites de mosquées.
• Lors de déplacements ou de séjours sur les îles habitées par les Maldiviens, il est recommandé d’accorder une attention particulière au respect des pratiques locales (par exemple : se renseigner sur la possibilité ou non pour les femmes de se baigner en maillot de bain ; ne pas boire ou fumer en public au moment du ramadan).

Visas d’affaires

Si aucun visa préalable n’est requis pour un séjour touristique de moins de 30 jours aux Maldives, un visa d’affaires est en revanche nécessaire si tel est l’objet du séjour. La demande est obligatoirement déposée par l’intermédiaire d’une société enregistrée aux Maldives avec laquelle le voyageur d’affaires est en contact.

Procédure d’obtention du visa d’affaires ( Business Visa ) par la société maldivienne :

• Dépôt auprès des autorités maldiviennes d’immigration d’une lettre au nom de la société sollicitant la délivrance d’un visa d’affaires pour le compte du requérant, accompagnée d’un formulaire de demande de visa et d’une copie d’un contrat d’assurance Expatriés souscrit auprès de Allied Insurance Maldives , au moins trois jours avant la date d’arrivée du requérant.
• Règlement des frais de visa par la société auprès du bureau de l’immigration de l’aéroport, au moins deux heures avant l’arrivée du voyageur d’affaires qui devra être accueilli par la société à son arrivée à l’aéroport.

Remarques :

• Le visa d’affaires est délivré pour une période de trois mois et ne peut faire l’objet de plus de deux délivrances par an. Il ne permet qu’une entrée unique : toute sortie du territoire maldivien annule de fait la validité du visa d’affaires en cours.
• Les Maldives requièrent que le passeport ait une durée de validité couvrant le temps du séjour. Toutefois, afin d’éviter d’éventuels problèmes en cas de transit, il est recommandé de disposer d’un passeport dont la durée de validité est d’au moins six mois après la fin du séjour prévu.

Données économiques

Consulter la fiche repères économiques Maldives .

Contacts utiles

Service économique.

Les Services économiques auprès des ambassades sont des services extérieurs de la Direction générale du Trésor . Ils ont pour missions l’analyse et la veille économique et financière, sur une base macroéconomique, l’animation des relations économiques, financières et commerciales bilatérales avec les pays de leur compétence, et le soutien public au développement international des entreprises.

Service économique de Colombo Level 33, West Tower, World Trade Center, Echelon Square, Colombo 01 Tél. : +94 11 746 70 20 Télécopie : +94 11 746 70 21 Courriel : colombo chez dgtresor.gouv.fr Site internet

Les Maldives sont membres de la Banque asiatique de développement (BAD) .

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Restrictions de voyage pour les Maldives

Situation vaccinale de la personne

Voyager entre la France et les Maldives

Ouvert pour les personnes vaccinées

Tests COVID-19

Quarantaine.

Non requise pour les personnes vaccinées

Restaurants

Non requis dans les espaces fermés et les transports en commun.

Conditions d’entrée aux Maldives et exceptions

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Peut-on aller aux Maldives depuis la France ?

La plupart des personnes arrivant depuis la France peuvent entrer aux Maldives, quelle que soit leur situation vaccinale.

Peut-on aller aux Maldives en étant vacciné ?

Les voyageurs entièrement vaccinés arrivant depuis la France peuvent entrer aux Maldives sans aucune restriction.

Peut-on aller aux Maldives sans être vacciné ?

Les voyageurs non vaccinés arrivant depuis la France peuvent entrer aux Maldives sans aucune restriction.

A-t-on besoin d’un test COVID pour entrer aux Maldives ?

Les personnes arrivant depuis la France n’ont pas besoin de présenter un résultat négatif de test COVID-19 PCR ou antigénique à leur arrivée aux Maldives.

Peut-on aller aux Maldives sans quarantaine ?

Les personnes arrivant depuis la France n’ont pas besoin de se mettre en quarantaine.

Doit-on porter un masque aux Maldives ?

Le port du masque aux Maldives est non requis dans les espaces fermés et les transports en commun.

Les bars et restaurants sont-ils ouverts aux Maldives ?

Les restaurants aux Maldives sont ouvert. Les bars aux Maldives sont .

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Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Maldives.

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Vaccinations recommandées

Systématiquement :, vaccinations incluses dans le  calendrier vaccinal  à mettre à jour.

1 injection 15 jours avant le départ, rappel 1 à 3 (5) ans plus tard. Enfants : dès l’âge de 1 an.

En fonction des modalités du séjour :

Pour des séjours longs ou répétés : deux injections  espacées d’un mois, rappel unique 6 mois plus tard. Lorsque l’immunité doit être rapidement acquise (en cas de départ imminent), un schéma accéléré comportant trois doses rapprochées à J0, J7, J 21 et une quatrième dose 1 an plus tard peut être utilisé, uniquement chez l'adulte.

En cas de séjour prolongé ou dans des conditions d’hygiène précaires : une injection 15 jours avant le départ. Enfants : à partir de l’âge de 2 ans.

NB.   Un certificat de vaccination antiamarile est exigé à l’entrée du pays, des voyageurs âgés de plus de 9 mois en provenance de pays où il y a un risque de transmission de la fièvre jaune et des voyageurs restés plus de 12h en transit dans un aéroport d’un pays où il y a un risque de transmission de la fièvre jaune. Durée de validité administrative : à vie .

- Une preuve de vaccination antipoliomyélitique est exigée des voyageurs à destination ou en provenance de pays d’où le poliovirus est exporté ainsi que pour les pèlerins accomplissant le hadj et l’oumra.

Absence de transmission de paludisme

Pas de chimioprophylaxie

Recommandations sanitaires pour les voyageurs 2023    (Haut Conseil de la santé publique)

Exigences de vaccination et recommandations pour les voyageurs internationaux ; et situation du paludisme par pays (OMS) 2022

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Pour connaître la situation épidémiologique du pays,  consulter le site de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé .
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Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor at least a month before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need. If you or your doctor need help finding a location that provides certain vaccines or medicines, visit the Find a Clinic page.

Routine vaccines

Recommendations.

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)

Immunization schedules

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information. 

COVID-19 vaccine

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to the Maldives.

Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.

Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis A - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Hep A

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to the Maldives.

Hepatitis B - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Hep B

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.

All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to  CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .

Measles (Rubeola) - CDC Yellow Book

the Maldives is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Rabies - CDC Yellow Book

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Typhoid - CDC Yellow Book

Dosing info - Typhoid

Yellow Fever

Required for travelers ≥9 months old arriving from countries with risk for YF virus transmission; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. 1

Yellow Fever - CDC Yellow Book

Avoid contaminated water

Leptospirosis

How most people get sick (most common modes of transmission)

• Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis
• Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud
• Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine
• Avoid contaminated water and soil

Clinical Guidance

Avoid bug bites.

Chikungunya

• Mosquito bite
• Avoid Bug Bites
• Mosquito bite
• An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby

Airborne & droplet

• Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents
• Bite from an infected rodent
• Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus (only occurs with Andes virus)
• Avoid rodents and areas where they live
• Avoid sick people

Tuberculosis (TB)

• Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Learn actions you can take to stay healthy and safe on your trip. Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases in the Maldives, so your behaviors are important.

Eat and drink safely

Food and water standards around the world vary based on the destination. Standards may also differ within a country and risk may change depending on activity type (e.g., hiking versus business trip). You can learn more about safe food and drink choices when traveling by accessing the resources below.

• Choose Safe Food and Drinks When Traveling
• Water Treatment Options When Hiking, Camping or Traveling
• Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene | Healthy Water
• Avoid Contaminated Water During Travel

You can also visit the Department of State Country Information Pages for additional information about food and water safety.

Prevent bug bites

Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in the Maldives. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

What can I do to prevent bug bites?

• Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
• Use an appropriate insect repellent (see below).
• Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents). Do not use permethrin directly on skin.
• Stay and sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms.
• Use a bed net if the area where you are sleeping is exposed to the outdoors.

What type of insect repellent should I use?

• FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Use a repellent that contains 20% or more DEET for protection that lasts up to several hours.
• Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin)
• Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD)
• 2-undecanone
• Always use insect repellent as directed.

What should I do if I am bitten by bugs?

• Avoid scratching bug bites, and apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce the itching.
• Check your entire body for ticks after outdoor activity. Be sure to remove ticks properly.

What can I do to avoid bed bugs?

Although bed bugs do not carry disease, they are an annoyance. See our information page about avoiding bug bites for some easy tips to avoid them. For more information on bed bugs, see Bed Bugs .

For more detailed information on avoiding bug bites, see Avoid Bug Bites .

Stay safe outdoors

If your travel plans in the Maldives include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip.

• Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe.
• Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid kit.
• Consider learning basic first aid and CPR before travel. Bring a travel health kit with items appropriate for your activities.
• If you are outside for many hours in heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating.
• Protect yourself from UV radiation : use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
• Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation. Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing.
• Very cold temperatures can be dangerous. Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location.

Stay safe around water

• Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches.
• Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket.
• Do not dive into shallow water.
• Do not swim in freshwater in developing areas or where sanitation is poor.
• Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick.
• To prevent infections, wear shoes on beaches where there may be animal waste.

Keep away from animals

Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are protecting their young or territory, or if they are injured or ill. Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies.

Follow these tips to protect yourself:

• Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know.
• Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth.
• Avoid rodents and their urine and feces.
• Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals.
• If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately. Bat bites may be hard to see.

All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around dogs, bats, monkeys, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately:

• Wash the wound with soap and clean water.
• Go to a doctor right away.
• Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States.

Consider buying medical evacuation insurance. Rabies is a deadly disease that must be treated quickly, and treatment may not be available in some countries.

Reduce your exposure to germs

Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling:

• Wash your hands often, especially before eating.
• If soap and water aren’t available, clean hands with hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol).
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.
• If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care.

Avoid sharing body fluids

Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen.

Protect yourself:

• Use latex condoms correctly.
• Do not inject drugs.
• Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated.
• Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture.
• If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized.

Know how to get medical care while traveling

Plan for how you will get health care during your trip, should the need arise:

• Carry a list of local doctors and hospitals at your destination.
• Review your health insurance plan to determine what medical services it would cover during your trip. Consider purchasing travel health and medical evacuation insurance.
• Carry a card that identifies, in the local language, your blood type, chronic conditions or serious allergies, and the generic names of any medications you take.
• Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Call the Maldives’s embassy to verify that all of your prescription(s) are legal to bring with you.
• Bring all the medicines (including over-the-counter medicines) you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays. Ask your doctor to help you get prescriptions filled early if you need to.

Many foreign hospitals and clinics are accredited by the Joint Commission International. A list of accredited facilities is available at their website ( www.jointcommissioninternational.org ).

In some countries, medicine (prescription and over-the-counter) may be substandard or counterfeit. Bring the medicines you will need from the United States to avoid having to buy them at your destination.

Select safe transportation

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries.

In many places cars, buses, large trucks, rickshaws, bikes, people on foot, and even animals share the same lanes of traffic, increasing the risk for crashes.

Be smart when you are traveling on foot.

• Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
• Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas.
• Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.

Riding/Driving

Choose a safe vehicle.

• Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses.
• Ride only in cars that have seatbelts.
• Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
• Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. (Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers.)
• Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable.
• Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes.

Think about the driver.

• Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking.
• Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area.
• Arrange payment before departing.

Follow basic safety tips.

• Wear a seatbelt at all times.
• Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis.
• When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. (Bring a helmet from home, if needed.)
• Avoid driving at night; street lighting in certain parts of the Maldives may be poor.
• Do not use a cell phone or text while driving (illegal in many countries).
• Travel during daylight hours only, especially in rural areas.
• If you choose to drive a vehicle in the Maldives, learn the local traffic laws and have the proper paperwork.
• Get any driving permits and insurance you may need. Get an International Driving Permit (IDP). Carry the IDP and a US-issued driver's license at all times.
• Check with your auto insurance policy's international coverage, and get more coverage if needed. Make sure you have liability insurance.
• Avoid using local, unscheduled aircraft.
• If possible, fly on larger planes (more than 30 seats); larger airplanes are more likely to have regular safety inspections.
• Try to schedule flights during daylight hours and in good weather.

Medical Evacuation Insurance

If you are seriously injured, emergency care may not be available or may not meet US standards. Trauma care centers are uncommon outside urban areas. Having medical evacuation insurance can be helpful for these reasons.

Helpful Resources

Road Safety Overseas (Information from the US Department of State): Includes tips on driving in other countries, International Driving Permits, auto insurance, and other resources.

The Association for International Road Travel has country-specific Road Travel Reports available for most countries for a minimal fee.

Traffic flows on the left side of the road in the Maldives.

• Always pay close attention to the flow of traffic, especially when crossing the street.
• LOOK RIGHT for approaching traffic.

Maintain personal security

Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Before you leave

• Research your destination(s), including local laws, customs, and culture.
• Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
• Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home.
• Pack as light as possible, and leave at home any item you could not replace.

While at your destination(s)

• Carry contact information for the nearest US embassy or consulate .
• Carry a photocopy of your passport and entry stamp; leave the actual passport securely in your hotel.
• Follow all local laws and social customs.
• Do not wear expensive clothing or jewelry.
• Always keep hotel doors locked, and store valuables in secure areas.
• If possible, choose hotel rooms between the 2nd and 6th floors.

Healthy Travel Packing List

Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Maldives for a list of health-related items to consider packing for your trip. Talk to your doctor about which items are most important for you.

Why does CDC recommend packing these health-related items?

It’s best to be prepared to prevent and treat common illnesses and injuries. Some supplies and medicines may be difficult to find at your destination, may have different names, or may have different ingredients than what you normally use.

If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. If you need help finding a travel medicine specialist, see Find a Clinic . Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling.

For more information on what to do if you are sick after your trip, see Getting Sick after Travel .

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Maldives bans travel from South Asia as COVID cases soar

The Indian Ocean holiday destination recorded a single-day rise of 1,500 cases on Tuesday, compared with less than 100 a month ago.

Rich Indians can no longer escape their country’s raging pandemic by holidaying in the Maldives, after the island paradise said it would ban travel from South Asia as it battles a surge in COVID-19 infections.

The Indian Ocean holiday destination southwest of India reopened its tourist resorts in July last year after halting international flights for more than three months at the start of the pandemic.

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But the atoll nation, a group of islands with 340,000 people, has been grappling with a jump in cases, including a record single-day rise of 1,500 on Tuesday – compared with less than 100 cases just one month ago.

Countries in South Asia, including its largest neighbour India, have been hit by a huge and deadly new wave of infections.

“The government of Maldives has decided to temporarily suspend the issuance of tourist visas for travellers originating from South Asian countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka,” the tourism ministry said on Wednesday.

The indefinite travel ban would also apply to travellers who spend more than 24 hours transiting in the listed countries, or who had visited them in the previous 14 days, the ministry added.

Indians have been the largest single group of visitors to the archipelago this year.

Bollywood stars who had travelled from India in recent weeks include Alia Bhatt, her partner Ranbir Kapoor, and Shraddha Kapoor, who posted Instagram photos of herself doing yoga at sunset at a Maldives resort.

Travellers from other countries are still permitted to travel to the Maldives’ resort islets with a negative PCR test taken within 96 hours before arrival, but are not permitted to have contact with the local population.

The upmarket tourist spot earlier this week suspended the entry of work permit holders from South Asia.

A night curfew from 9:00 pm to 4:00 am was extended to start at 4:00 pm, as part of measures to slow the spread of the virus.

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Exercise a high degree of caution in the Maldives due to the threat of terrorism.

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There is a threat of terrorism. Terrorist attacks could occur at any time. Targets could include:

• government buildings, including schools
• places of worship
• airports and other transportation hubs and networks
• public areas such as tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and resorts, and other sites frequented by foreigners

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places.

Demonstrations

Demonstrations may occur. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

• Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
• Follow the instructions of local authorities
• Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Gang related violence

Populated areas such as Malé and Hulhumale may experience gang-related violence. Remain vigilant.

Petty Crime

Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs. Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times, especially on the beach.

Credit card and ATM fraud occurs. Be cautious when using debit or credit cards:

• pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others
• use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business
• avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature
• cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN
• check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements

Overseas fraud

Coastal waters can be dangerous. Riptides are common. Several drownings occur each year.

Rescue services may not be consistent with international standards. There have been several diving injuries due to poor equipment and poor compliance to safety standards by local dive operators.

Water safety abroad

Road safety

Only a few islands in the Maldives have the infrastructure for automobiles.

Maritime transportation

Most transportation is by boat or seaplane. Motorized water taxis (dhonis) provide transportation between the airport, Malé and nearby resort islands.

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the Maldivian authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry in the Maldives.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports

Tourist visa: required Business visa: required Student visa: required

You can get a 30-day tourist visa upon arrival. You can extend a tourist visa for a total stay of no more than 90 days.

To obtain a tourist visa, you must also show an onward or return ticket and proof of sufficient funds.

Departure tax

You must pay a departure tax of US$50 before boarding an international flight. However, this fee is usually included in the airfare.

Special permissions

You must obtain permission from Maldivian authorities to visit uninhabited islands and islands outside of the tourism zone.

Children and travel

Learn more about travelling with children .

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

• Global Measles Notice - 13 March, 2024
• Zika virus: Advice for travellers - 31 August, 2023
• COVID-19 and International Travel - 13 March, 2024

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

Yellow fever   is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

• There is no risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

• Proof of vaccination is required if you are coming from or have transited through an airport of a country   where yellow fever occurs.

Recommendation

• Vaccination is not recommended.
• Discuss travel plans, activities, and destinations with a health care professional.
• Contact a designated  Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre  well in advance of your trip to arrange for vaccination.

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada * It is important to note that  country entry requirements  may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest  diplomatic or consular office  of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

There is a risk of hepatitis A in this destination. It is a disease of the liver. People can get hepatitis A if they ingest contaminated food or water, eat foods prepared by an infectious person, or if they have close physical contact (such as oral-anal sex) with an infectious person, although casual contact among people does not spread the virus.

Practise  safe food and water precautions and wash your hands often. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

•  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
•  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
•  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

Typhoid is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Travellers going to countries in South Asia should speak to a health care professional about getting vaccinated.

In this destination, rabies  may be present in some wildlife species, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. 

If you are bitten or scratched by an animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. 

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who will be working directly with wildlife. 

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

• Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
• Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
• Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Travellers' diarrhea is the most common illness affecting travellers. It is spread from eating or drinking contaminated food or water.

Risk of developing travellers' diarrhea increases when travelling in regions with poor standards of hygiene and sanitation. Practise safe food and water precautions.

The most important treatment for travellers' diarrhea is rehydration (drinking lots of fluids). Carry oral rehydration salts when travelling.

Typhoid   is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among children, travellers going to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives or those travelling for a long period of time.

Travellers visiting regions with a risk of typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation, should speak to a health care professional about vaccination.  

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

• Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
• Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
• Minimize exposure to insects
• Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

There is a risk of chikungunya in this country.  The risk may vary between regions of a country.  Chikungunya is a virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Chikungunya can cause a viral disease that typically causes fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. There is no vaccine available for chikungunya.

• In this country,   dengue  is a risk to travellers. It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites.
• Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.
• The level of risk of dengue changes seasonally, and varies from year to year. The level of risk also varies between regions in a country and can depend on the elevation in the region.
• Mosquitoes carrying dengue typically bite during the daytime, particularly around sunrise and sunset.
• Protect yourself from mosquito bites . There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue.

Zika virus is a risk in this country. 

Zika virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It can also be sexually transmitted. Zika virus can cause serious birth defects.

During your trip:

• Prevent mosquito bites at all times.
• Use condoms correctly or avoid sexual contact, particularly if you are pregnant.

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, you should discuss the potential risks of travelling to this destination with your health care provider. You may choose to avoid or postpone travel. 

For more information, see Zika virus: Pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

•   washing your hands often
• avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
• avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

Medical services and facilities

There are three hospitals in Malé that provide adequate service for routine medical problems. Some more isolated islands may be several hours away from medical facilities. You will likely need medical evacuation in case of serious illness or injury.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

Keep in Mind...

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a   travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect life imprisonment.

It is illegal to import alcohol. Alcohol is available on resort islands. Travellers are advised not to take any alcohol outside of resorts.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

It is illegal to import weapons and ammunition.

It is illegal to export tortoise shell and coral.

Pornography

Possession of pornographic material is forbidden.

2SLGBTQI+ travellers

Maldivian laws prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex.

2SLGBTQI+ travellers should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Maldives.

Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics

Dress and behaviour

To avoid offending local sensitivities:

• dress conservatively, especially outside major cities and coastal resorts
• behave discreetly
• respect religious and social traditions

In 2024, the lunar month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around March 10.

In public, between sunrise and sunset, refrain from:

Religious proselytism

It is illegal to import non-Islamic religious materials or to promote religions other than Islam.

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is legally recognized in the Maldives.

If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of the Maldives, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you're there. You may also be subject to different entry/exit requirements .

Travellers with dual citizenship

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and the Maldives.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in the Maldives by an abducting parent:

• act as quickly as you can
• consult a lawyer in Canada and in the Maldives to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
• report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children’s Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country’s judicial affairs.

• International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left-Behind Parents
• Travelling with children
• Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
• Emergency Watch and Response Centre

Traffic drives on the left. A local driving permit is required to drive in the Maldives. International driving licences are not permitted.

The currency is the rufiyaa (MVR). Major credit cards are accepted at resorts and hotels. You can exchange U.S. dollars at the airport, banks and hotels. ATMs accept certain foreign bank cards, however, they are only available in Malé and the more populated non-resort islands.

The Maldives are located in an active seismic zone and may be prone to earthquakes and tsunamis. A tsunami can occur within minutes of a nearby earthquake. However, the risk of tsunami can remain for several hours following the first tremor. If you’re staying on the coast, familiarize yourself with the region’s evacuation plans in the event of a tsunami warning. 

The rainy (monsoon) season extends from November to April in the northeast, and May to October in the southwest.

Keep informed of regional weather forecasts and plan accordingly.

Tornadoes, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and monsoons

Local services

In case of emergency, dial:

• police: 119 or +960-332-2111
• medical assistance: 102
• firefighters: 118

Consular assistance

There is no resident Canadian government office in Maldives. The High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka, in Colombo, has consular responsibility for Maldives.

For emergency consular assistance, call the High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad.

The content on this page is provided for information only. While we make every effort to give you correct information, it is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The Government of Canada does not assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided.

If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.

Learn more about consular services .

Risk Levels

  take normal security precautions.

Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

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More than 500 tourists still stuck in Maldives

From CNN's Pamela Boykoff

More than 500 tourists are still stuck in Maldives, Ali Waheed, the country’s tourism minister told CNN’s Richard Quest.

He said about 100 of those people ended up stranded at the airport. The government is helping people who cannot afford to continue staying in resorts.

“We believe they are like locals, they are the people who have brought this country to where it is now,” Waheed said.

Italy reports record number of coronavirus recoveries

From CNN's Mia Alberti

Italy has reported a record high in new patient recoveries from Covid-19, data from the Italian Civil Protection Agency showed Thursday. 

The number of people who have recovered from the virus is now 75,945, a record high. The agency reported 4,693 recoveries since Wednesday alone.

Italy also recorded 285 new deaths, the lowest increase in deaths in the last four days.

WHO says there are 102 potential Covid-19 vaccines in the works worldwide

From CNN's Elizabeth Cohen and Devon M. Sayers 

The World Health Organization (WHO) says 102 potential Covid-19 vaccines are in development around the world, according to documents posted on the organization’s website. 

Eight of the potential vaccines are approved for clinical trials. That is up from seven vaccines four days ago. The additional group is from China, but it is unclear if they have started trials on human study subjects – the other seven have.

Of the groups approved for clinical trials on humans, four are from China, one is from England, one is American and another is a combined American and European group.

The American National Institutes of Health (NIH) trial was the first to start testing in human trial subjects on March 16.

UK lockdown heightens risk for victims of domestic abuse, London mayor says

From CNN's Nada Bashir in London

The nationwide lockdown in the UK brings a "heightened risk" for victims of domestic abuse, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Thursday.

“We’re acutely aware of the heightened risk of domestic abuse that comes with people being asked to stay in their homes,” Khan said in a video message shared on Twitter. 

The Metropolitan Police is working alongside specialist organizations to ensure that help is available to those in need, Khan said.

“At City Hall, we’re working closely with the Met police and with specialist organizations supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse to make sure that the help you need is available, whether that’s a quick police response, someone to help you to cope and recover, or a safe place to stay,” the mayor said. 

Russia’s Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus

From CNN’s Mary Ilyushina in Moscow

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has said he's tested positive for coronavirus.

“It just became known that the coronavirus tests I took came back positive, so I must oblige by the self-isolation rules and it’s mandatory [that I do that] for the safety of my colleagues,” Mishustin said in a videoconference with President Vladimir Putin, a segment of which aired on state news channel Russia 24.

Mishustin proposed the candidacy of his deputy Andrey Belousov for the position of acting prime minister. Putin has signed a decree appointing Belousov.

So far this is the highest-profile case among politicians in Russia, which as of Thursday officially reported more than 100,000 coronavirus cases.

Boris Johnson hints he will ask Britons to wear face masks when lockdown is eased

From CNN's Rob Picheta in London

Boris Johnson suggested British people will be encouraged to wear face masks when the UK's lockdown is slowly eased, in a major shift from the government's previous advice.

The Prime Minister said he agrees with scientific advice that "face coverings will be useful" when he moves to re-open the country's economy, both for epidemiological reasons and in "giving people confidence" that they can return to work.

He added that the public would hear more about that next week when he unveils a plan to lift lockdown restrictions.

The UK has previously not actively told its citizens to wear face masks, in line with the World Health Organization's guidance but contrary to a growing list of countries that are urging their use.

Rome and Florence airports to reopen May 4

From CNN's Livia Borghese

Florence’s Peretola airport and Rome’s Ciampino airport will fully reopen May 4, according to Italian Transport Minister Paola De Micheli.  

The two airports will reopen after a request by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority "to meet the increased traffic needs and at the same time allow the testing of a screening system for Covid-19 passengers," a note from the Transportation Ministry read.

The note also said that long-distance railway connections will be implemented.

All civilian flight operations have been suspended since March 14 at these two airports.

Johnson will set out "comprehensive plan next week" to restart economy

From CNN’s Nada Bashir in London

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to set out a “comprehensive plan next week” to restart the economy.

He said this would involve a “menu of options” on “how we can get our children back into school, back into childcare; and how we can travel to work and make life in the workplace safer… in short, how we can continue to suppress the disease and restart the economy."

Johnson added: “We have so many reasons to be hopeful for the long-term. The UK is leading international efforts to find a vaccine."

He was referencing Oxford University’s partnership with AstraZeneca to develop “what they believe could soon be a means of inoculating ourselves against this disease."

The UK has passed its coronavirus peak, Boris Johnson says

Boris Johnson has said the UK is "past the peak" of its coronavirus outbreak and is looking towards a lockdown exit strategy, as he led the British government's coronavirus briefing for the first time since recovering from Covid-19.

"We're past the peak and we're on the downward slope," Johnson said. "We can now see the sunlight and the pasture ahead of us."

He added that he would set out a "comprehensive plan" next week to outline the government's plans on restarting its economy, re-opening schools and enabling Britons to travel to work.

But he cautioned against easing restrictions too early, which could cause a second peak and lift the virus's reproduction rate above 1 -- meaning the average person with Covid-19 would infect more than one person on average.

Johnson said that another 674 people had died from coronavirus in the UK in the past 24 hours. But he said more than 81,000 tests were carried out over the past day. This is by far the highest daily number to date -- and a vast increase on the country's testing rates just a few days ago.

The government had set a target of carrying out 100,000 tests by the end of April, although testing figures only include tests where a result has been confirmed, so it is not yet clear whether that has been reached.

The Prime Minister also admitted the UK has faced "logistical problems" in getting personal protective equipment to frontline health workers, and "frustrations" in scaling up testing.

"We are throwing everything at it, heart and soul, night and day" to get it right, Johnson added.

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