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Maldives - Consular Information Sheet
August 15, 1994
Country Description: Maldives is a group of islands west of Sri Lanka, off
the southern tip of India. Facilities for tourism are relatively well
developed in most beach areas.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Tourist visas are issued upon
arrival at no charge. Visitors must have proof of onward/return
transportation and sufficient funds. For further information the traveler
can contact the Embassy of Maldives in Sri Lanka, at 25 Melbourne Avenue,
Colombo 4, Sri Lanka, or the Maldives Mission to the U.N. in New York,
telephone (212) 599-6195.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited and some medicine may be
unavailable. Doctors and clinics often require immediate cash payment for
health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
United States. Supplemental coverage which specifically covers overseas
treatment has proven useful. Information on health matters can be obtained
from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline,
telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: There is a low rate of crime in Maldives. However,
petty crime does exist. Valuables left on beaches are subject to thievery.
The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately
to local police and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. There is no U.S.
Embassy in Maldives, but travelers may contact the consular agent in Male,
Maldives. Useful information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal
security, and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the
Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers
to South Asia." They are available from the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they travel. Penalties for possession, use or
trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced in Maldives. Convicted
offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register with the consular agent in
Maldives, or in the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri
Lanka, can obtain updated information on travel and security within Maldives.
Embassy Location: There is no U.S. Embassy in Maldives. The U.S.
ambassador to Sri Lanka is also accredited to the Maldives. There is a U.S.
consular agent in Male, the capital city of Maldives. The agent's address
is Mandhu Edurruge, 20-05 Violet Magu, Male, Republic of Maldives. The
local telephone number is 322581 or 325199. The consular agent works under
the jurisdiction of the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka.
No. 94-161
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 27, 1993, without
change, following an annual review.