Welcome to the Australian High Commission, Maldives

 

The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions.

 

A message from the High Commissioner HE David Jessup

Australia and Maldives established diplomatic relations in 1974, and have since pursued common interests with a relationship underpinned by mutual respect and trust. We are neighbours across the Indian Ocean, sharing Commonwealth ties and people-to-people links which extend back many decades.

The opening of Australia’s High Commission in Malé in 2023 further deepened our friendship, and reflects Australia’s increased engagement in the Indian Ocean region. Australia and the Maldives share a strong interest in a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean, where countries can cooperate, trade and thrive.

Australia runs a significant development assistance programme in Maldives. Our focus is on education, where scholarship programs like Australia Awards have supported more than 700 Maldivians to study in Australia and have gone on to work at the highest levels of government and business. Australia also focuses on climate change, maritime safety and security, governance and gender equality.

On our website you will find information about Australia’s foreign policy and development programs; trade and investment; visas and immigration; education in Australia; and answers to frequently asked questions.

Australians in Maldives are encouraged to subscribe to travel advice updates through www.smartraveller.gov.au. 

If you would like to see more about what we are up to, check out our Instagram, Facebook and X feeds.

 

Australia Awards scholarships

Applications for the Australian Awards scholarships are now open. Please see here for more details.

Information sessions will be held for potential applicants in the coming week. You can register for a session via this link: https://australiaawardsmaldives.org/

For any further scholarship enquiries, please email: [email protected]

 

Consular Assistance

We provide consular advice and services, and some passport services, to Australians in Maldives. Information in "Australians" tab above.

Emergency Assistance

The Australian Government provides 24-hour a day emergency consular assistance.

If you are an Australian citizen requiring urgent consular assistance call the Chancery on + 960 334 0080.

Outside local working hours, call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Consular Operations Centre directly on:

•        +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas

•        1300 555 135 from within Australia

 

Travel Advice

Get travel advice from Smartraveller and follow our social media platforms for regular updates – Instagram, Facebook and X.

 

Contact Information

Australian High Commission
Level 5, JEN Hotel Maldives Malé
Ameer Ahmed Magu
Malé, 20096 Republic of Maldives

Telephone: +960 334 0080

For 24 hour consular emergency assistance please telephone 1300 555 135 from within Australia, or + 61 2 6261 3305 from overseas.

Opening Hours

The Consular Section is open to the public from 9.30am to 3.00pm Sunday to Thursday, except for public holidays.

Public Holidays in 2025

Day	Date	Public Holiday
Wednesday	1 January 2025	New Year’s Day
Monday	31 March 2025	Eid al-Fitr
Tuesday	1 April 2025	Eid al-Fitr (in lieu)
Wednesday	2 April 2025	Eid al-Fitr (in lieu)
Thursday	1 May 2025	Labour Day
Thursday	5 June 2025	Hajj Day
Sunday	8 June 2025	Eid al-Alha (in lieu)
Thursday	26 June 2025	Islamic New Year
Sunday	24 August 2025	National Day
Thursday	4 September 2025	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Wednesday	24 September 2025	The day Maldives embraced Islam
Monday	3 November 2025	Victory Day
Tuesday	11 November 2025	Republic Day
Thursday	25 December 2025	Christmas Day