Travel requirements for Maldives
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Maldives — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Maldives
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 1 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa (Visa on arrival) to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Maldives. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Maldives
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
For ages 12+. Consider for those in outbreak regions or frequent travellers.
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Dengue Consider
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Consider
For those staying with locals, frequent or long-stay travellers, or those with underlying liver conditions.
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
For those with sexual risk, needle exposure, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Bat lyssavirus risk despite absence of terrestrial rabies. Pre-exposure for bat handlers, veterinarians, and cavers.
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
For those with limited sanitation access or laboratory workers.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Maldives.
Driving in Maldives
The UK government does not list Maldives as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of Maldives and your car-hire company before you travel.
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