High Commission of the Maldives in Colombo, Sri Lanka; address No.25, Melbourne Avenue, 00400, Colombo; phone +94112587827. Head of mission: Mr. Masoodh…
Head of mission: Mr. Masoodh Imadh, High Commissioner (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 27 Nov 2024)
Also accredited to: New Zealand, Seychelles
The Maldives is an appealing destination for some Sri Lankan travelers, thanks to its stunning beaches, clear waters, and luxurious resorts. With around 300,000 Sri Lankans traveling abroad each year, a portion of them is likely to consider the Maldives, which attracts approximately 1.3 million international visitors annually.
The Maldives is generally considered safe for tourists, including those coming from Sri Lanka. While Sri Lanka ranks 99th in the Global Peace Index out of 160 countries, the Maldives does not have a specific ranking. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in the Maldives is significantly lower at 0.6 per 100,000 people compared to Sri Lanka's 3.5. Female murder rates are slightly higher in the Maldives at 2.6, compared to 2.2 in Sri Lanka. According to the Global Organized Crime Index, both countries face challenges with organized crime, but the Maldives has lower scores in several areas, such as arms trafficking (Maldives 2.0 vs. Sri Lanka 5.0) and flora crime (Maldives 1.0 vs. Sri Lanka 3.0). Overall, while both countries have areas of concern, the Maldives presents a relatively safer environment for tourists.