Moving to Maldives from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Maldives — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Maldives, and you’d need to navigate life in Maldivian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Maldives.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
MV
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
MV
1.3

Maldives performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
MV
$2,288
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
MV
21.6

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TM
87.0
MV
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
MV
3.6t

Maldives performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TM
5.9
MV
17.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
MV
15.7%

Maldives performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
MV
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
MV
$22,400

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Maldives leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
MV
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
MV
25.7

Maldives generally does better on family life, though Turkmenistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Maldives. To live, work, or study long-term in Maldives, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Maldives's immigration authority.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Turkmenistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.
Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Maldives passport holders need a visa to enter Turkmenistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Maldives?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Maldives has 17.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Maldives safe for expats?

Maldives performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Maldives is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Maldives compared to Turkmenistan?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Maldives, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Maldives scores 61 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

What language do they speak in Maldives?

The official language in Maldives is Maldivian. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM MV
Population 5,636,011 390,164
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Maldivian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +993 +960
Time zones 1 1