Maldives Travel Health Guide for US Travelers
A physician-reviewed health and safety guide for Americans traveling to the Republic of Maldives
U.S. State Department Travel Advisory — Level 1
Most trips are low-risk. Main health priorities are sun/heat exposure, water activities safety, and mosquito prevention.
Most trips are low-risk. Main health priorities are sun/heat exposure, water activities safety, and mosquito prevention.
Republic of Maldives
Capital: Male | Region: Indian Ocean / South Asia | Language: Dhivehi
Yellow Fever & Malaria
Yellow fever: Certificate may be required when arriving from a yellow-fever-risk country.
Malaria: No routine malaria prophylaxis is generally needed for Maldives-only travel.
Recommended Vaccines
Hepatitis A, Typhoid (selected)
Often discussed based on food and travel style.
Hepatitis B (selected)
Consider for longer stays or medical exposure risk.
Routine boosters
MMR, Tdap, polio, influenza, COVID-19.
Emergency Numbers
119Police / Emergency
102Ambulance (main areas)
+960 332 1211US Embassy (Colombo coverage)
