The U.S. Embassy in Malé has confirmed that the United States travel advisory for the Maldives was reissued only as part of a routine periodic review, and that no changes have been made to the threat level or risk indicators.
There has been some misinformation suggesting that the advisory was newly issued or updated to reflect an increased risk. However, the Embassy clarified that this is not the case, and that the reissuance is a standard procedural update carried out by the U.S. Department of State from time to time to ensure accuracy of information.
The Maldives remains listed under Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, the same level it has held for several years.
The Embassy noted that such reviews are periodically conducted for all countries, and that travelers should always refer to the official U.S. Department of State website for the most accurate and current information.
The Embassy reaffirmed that there has been no change to the advisory level or assessment of the Maldives as a travel destination.
The Maldives continues to remain a popular choice among U.S. travelers.