Moving to United States from Maldives
What to Expect
Considering a move from Maldives to United States? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Maldives to United States, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Maldives to United States.
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United States compared to Maldives.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Maldives performs better than United States across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Maldives generally does better on environment, though United States leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Maldives leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Maldives leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United States performs significantly better than Maldives across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Maldives passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Maldives
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from United States?
Connectivity is usually fine (United States: 37.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United States offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is United States safe for expats?
Maldives performs better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Maldives?
Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).
What language do they speak in United States?
The official language in United States is English. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.
