Low riskAsia · Southern AsiaMaldives Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Maldives carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine Vaccines
Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.
COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to the Maldives age 1 year and older. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to the Maldives.
Measles
Measles cases are rising worldwide. Get fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to the Maldives, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Chikungunya
Chikungunya vaccine is generally not recommended. Focus on preventing mosquito bites instead.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are not commonly found in the Maldives. Consider pre-exposure rabies vaccination if you'll have high-risk animal contact or limited access to medical care.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for travel to the Maldives. However, it's required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers over 12 hours.
Disease risks
Traveler's Diarrhea
Rural islands; lower risk in resort areas.
Emergency numbers
Police
119
Medical / Ambulance
102
Fire
118
Tourist Police
1424
U.S. Embassy
+94-11-202-8500
Maldives travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Maldives?▼
For travel to Maldives, Routine Vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Chikungunya, Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Maldives?▼
No — Maldives is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Maldives?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Maldives is currently rated low risk. Maldives carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Maldives?▼
Key emergency numbers in Maldives are Police 119, Medical / Ambulance 102, Fire 118, Tourist Police 1424 and U.S. Embassy +94-11-202-8500. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.