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:
Read the
U.S. Embassy's web page
.
Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.
Enroll in the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
(
STEP
) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on
Facebook
and
Twitter
.
Review the
Country Security Report
for Maldives.
Visit the CDC page for the latest
Travel Health Information
related to your travel.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the
Traveler’s Checklist
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