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Maldives

Maldives
Republic of Maldives
Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism.

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.

Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism.

Country Summary: Terrorist groups may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Attacks may occur on remote islands which could lengthen the response time of authorities.  

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Maldives.

If you decide to travel to Maldives:

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Hague/Inter-American

Party to Hague Service Convention?
No
Party to Hague Evidence Convention?
No
Party to Hague Apostille Convention?
No
Party to Inter-American Convention?
No
Service of Process by Mail?

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND MAY NOT BE TOTALLY ACCURATE IN A SPECIFIC CASE. QUESTIONS INVOLVING INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIC FOREIGN LAWS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE APPROPRIATE FOREIGN AUTHORITIES OR FOREIGN COUNSEL.

 

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Embassies and Consulates

U.S. citizens in the Maldives needing emergency assistance should contact the American Citizen Services unit at U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka.

U.S. Embassy Colombo

210 Galle Road,
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +(94) (11) 202-8500
Emergency after-hours telephone: +(94) (11) 202-8500
Fax: +(94) (11) 202-8590
Email: MaleACS@state.gov


U.S. Embassy Maldives
Our physical location is anticipated to open in late 2025

Consular Services will remain at Embassy Colombo
Telephone: +(94) (11) 202-8500
Fax: +(94) (11) 202-8590
Email: MaleACS@state.gov

Last Updated: March 30, 2018

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Colombo
210 Galle Road
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
Telephone
+(94) (11) 202-8500
Emergency
+(94)(11) 202-8500
Fax
+(94) (11) 249-8590
Email
MaleACS@state.gov
Website
https://mv.usembassy.gov/

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