U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued Language: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Full advisory →Is Maldives safe? 🇲🇻
Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Maldives scores 75/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Maldives Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Maldives destination assessed, Malé scores highest (75/100).
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.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Maldives: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Maldives destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Maldives safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2019 | 0.6 / 100k | 97 | World Bank Open Data (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 65/100 | 65 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 58/100 | 58 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
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 75/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Maldives?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Malé currently scores highest at 75/100 (Safe).
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.