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Maldives Travel Warnings

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of this advice has not changed.

There is no British diplomatic mission in Maldives. A Consular Correspondent in the capital, Malé can liaise with the British High Commission in Sri Lanka on emergency consular matters. They can be contacted through the British High Commission in Colombo. See the Contact Details section of this travel advice for more details.

On 29 September, a small bomb exploded on the capital island of Malé, injuring a number of foreigners including two British nationals. You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

You should avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, as some on Malé island, and othernon-resort islands, have ended in violence.

The main types of incident for which British nationals require consular assistance in Maldives are replacing lost passports and swimming/diving related accidents. Petty crime occurs: you should take care of your valuables and other personal possessions.

We recommend that all British nationals who are resident and/or working in Maldives register with the British High Commission in Colombo.

We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.