U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Maldives due to terrorism. Terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning.
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Is Maldives safe? 🇲🇻
Asia · Updated
As of October 2026, Maldives scores 73/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Maldives Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 3 Maldives destinations assessed, Addu Atoll scores highest (79/100), while Malé scores lowest (65/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Maldives: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Maldives destinations by safety score
#1🇲🇻Addu AtollSafe · updated 29 July 202679#2🇲🇻HulhumaleSafe · updated 13 October 202676#3🇲🇻MaléModerate · updated 13 October 202665
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03 · Evidence Signals
Maldives safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2019 | 0.6 / 100k | 97 | World Bank Open Data (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 67/100 | 67 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 58/100 | 58 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 1.3 / 100k | 100 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Maldives safety FAQ
Is Maldives safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Maldives Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Maldives averages 73/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 13 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Maldives?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Addu Atoll currently scores highest at 79/100 (Safe). Malé scores lowest at 65/100.
Where does this Maldives safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.