Asia
Maldives
- Capital
- Malé
- Population
- 529,676
- Currency
- Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
- Calling code
- +960
- Languages
- Divehi, English
- 12missions
- 5embassies
- 2consulates
- 5honorary consulates
Maldives
Embassies and consulates in the Maldives
embassies in Malé
The Maldives hosts 12 foreign missions from 11 countries: 5 embassies, 2 consulates and 5 honorary consulates. All 5 embassies are in the capital, Malé.
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All missions in the Maldives
By country
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China 1 embassy1 -
Georgia 1 consulate1 -
Germany 1 honorary consulate1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 honorary consulate1 -
Morocco 1 honorary consulate1 -
Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 consulate · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Thailand 1 honorary consulate1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1
Visa rules for the Maldives
Maldives visa guide · 6 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 5 can enter visa-free, 192 get a visa on arrival and 1 is not admitted for the Maldives.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of the Maldives
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 158 | 134 |
| Student (F, M) | 50 | 9 |
| Exchange (J) | 10 | 10 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 2 | 7 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 17 | 6 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 249 | 209 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 488 | 375 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 25.8% | 10.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 375 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Maldives, the 173rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 56%, visitor visas 36% and exchange visitor visas 3%. That is 23% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (488).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Maldives received 103, 26% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 10.6% for citizens of Maldives in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 25.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
The Maldives’ own missions abroad
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The Maldives’ embassies abroad (17)
In the other direction, the Maldives runs 17 missions in 10 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (5), Belgium (3) and the United States (2).
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 5 embassies are in the capital, Malé. The largest foreign networks in the Maldives are those of South Africa (2).
Travel advice for the Maldives
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to the Maldives: the US State Department rates the Maldives at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Maldives (updated 12 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Maldives (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in the Maldives?
South Africa, with 2 missions.
Do I need a visa for the Maldives?
Of 198 passports, 5 can enter visa-free, 192 get a visa on arrival and 1 is not admitted for the Maldives; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.