The Australian High Commission acts on behalf of the Australian Government to strengthen bilateral relations between the Republic of Maldives and Australia. We also provide a range of services, including consular and notarial services.
The Australian High Commission in Malé is supported by the Australian High Commission in Colombo to provide certain passport services.
Head Of Mission
His Excellency Mr David Jessup is currently Australia’s High Commission to the Republic of Maldives.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER
50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Australia and the Maldives
I send my warmest wishes as Australia and the Maldives celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.
Since 1974, we’ve worked together to pursue common interests, and our relationship is underpinned by mutual respect and trust.
The opening of Australia’s High Commission in Malé last year further deepened our friendship, and reflects Australia’s increased engagement in the Indian Ocean region.
As neighbours in the region, Australia and the Maldives share a strong interest in a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean, where countries can cooperate, trade and thrive.
Our friendship is strengthened by our shared belief in the power of education. Programs like the Australia Awards have supported more than 700 Maldivians to study in Australia and go on to work at the highest levels of government and business.
The Maldives is one of Australia’s valued partners, and I look forward to a productive relationship in the years ahead.
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Prime Minister of Australia
January 2024
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
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Day |
Date |
Public Holiday |
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Wednesday |
1 January 2025 |
New Year’s Day |
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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 |
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Monday |
3 November 2025 |
Victory Day |
|
Tuesday |
11 November 2025 |
Republic Day |
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Thursday |
25 December 2025 |
Christmas Day |
