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.
Compiled by Voyax Health from CDC Travelers' Health: Maldives. Not yet individually reviewed by a clinician · Updated
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.
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.
Chikungunya
Chikungunya vaccine is generally not recommended. Focus on preventing mosquito bites instead.
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; Rabies may be advised depending on your itinerary; proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required only if you arrive from a country with risk of that disease; Chikungunya is not needed. 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: Maldives · 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.