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Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.

A protest is planned for 11:00 AM on Sunday, June 2 near the President’s office in Malé.  This gathering may cause traffic congestion in and around the Republican Square, to include nearby hotels.

A public gathering to show support for Palestine is planned in Malé on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 4 PM. This gathering may cause traffic congestion by the artificial beach in Malé (near the bridge).

Reissued with updates to health information.

Reissued with updates to health information.

Do not travel to Maldives due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reconsider travel to Maldives due to COVID-19. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad.

On May 2, the State Department released a Travel Advisory for the Maldives, which inadvertently included old language about a State of Emergency.

Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism and civil unrest.

Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism and civil unrest.

Location: Central Male, MaldivesEvent: Demonstrations are expected to take place from February 6 through February 15, 2018 as the president of the Maldives has declared a state of emergency until February 15. Groups are...

There is an increased chance of protests in central Male in response to emerging political developments. Further demonstrations are possible over the weekend.

Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism.

The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Travel Guidance for Maldives regarding the risk of Zika virus infection. Zika virus is endemic. The risk of Zik...

The U.S. Embassy continues to receive reports of political protests on the capital island of Malé over the February 22, 2015 arrest and ongoing trial of former President and current Opposition Leader Mohamed Nasheed. Na...

The former President of Maldives and its current Opposition Leader, Mohamed Nasheed, was arrested February 22, 2015 in Malé by the Maldives Police. At the time of his arrest, a large group of protestors in Malé clashed...

A December 4 fire at the water supply facility in Malé disrupted water supplies to the capital. Resort islands have not been affected. The government is providing water to the community and working to restore the water...

On July 28, Maldivian police evacuated a group of foreign tourists, including several Israeli citizens, from Kaafu Thulusdhoo Island following a confrontation with local protesters. On July 15, approximately 13,000 Mal...

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka alerts U.S. citizens traveling in Maldives to the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for November 9. The U.S. Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens exercise caution, avoid...