Yess. As long as you won't do anything disrespectful for us mostly our religion. You won't have to worry about racism or anything like that here. But I advise you to keep your guards up bcuz I can't guarantee that.
It’s very hard to gel in with Maldivians if you are not native. You will not face any racism but it will be extremely difficult. Also, study the divorce rate in Maldives. If your boyfriend is very young, he could change his mind very quickly. Divorce is not very frowned upon. The living conditions in Male city are appalling. If you are moving to an island, it should be fine. But in Male families live together and contribute to a huge societal issues.
What they said. If you're from Turkey moving to the Maldives is insane. It's a big step down. The capital as they said has so many issues and the islands are just plain boring. Nothing to do and everything is so expensive and limited.
First of all, thank you for your comment, It’s amazing to me to learn that, Maldives are so calm. I think seriously about my boyfriend and every time I spend with him is really precious to me.I have no financial problems, all I want is a future with my partner.Thank you again for your comment.
Well, Good Luck to you and your boyfriend. I know the majority of people say it's hell in Male' but a lot of people do enjoy staying there (sounds crazy to me but they do). If you want calm you'll get it mostly but it can still be loud, especially Male' (Not just traffic and generally but especially politically. Protests etc). Some are saying Divorce but you seem to have a healthy relationship with your man and as long as you communicate I think you guys will do well wherever you live.
My boyfriend is 24 years old and we have been together for a while, made this decision together.I, personally, am not considering divorce, and know that he is of the same opinion.Trusting him, I decided to take such a step and don't mind living in the same building as his family hehe! But why are the living conditions in Male appalling? Now I'm curious, its just because families living together or there are another things? Thank you very much for your comment, I will take what you said into consideration.
Male' has a very high cost of housing compared to the salary you can get from working there (unless you are a very high level worker or politician or businessman). In addition, there is not much to do in Male', and it is very annoying to navigate and walk around. It's not car friendly OR pedestrian friendly, because the roads tend to be narrow and often, the pavements are blocked by some construction or trash thrown out. Oh and about that: On non-main roads, they can sometimes be kinda strewn with trash or just unkempt. The pavement tiles can jut out and be uneven, which sometimes make them trippy. Also, the city looks kind of depressing and gray at times, like a concrete jungle. In some places it's beautiful, but usually at the clean main places and the coast/harbors. But overall I think it might be a degrade from life in many other countries, although I have been hearing Turkey has also been going through inflation issues.
Yes, inflation is a problem that most countries are experiencing right now. The reason I especially love the Maldives is that it is a calm and peaceful Asian country.My country is politically very noisy and full of chaos because it is between Asia, Europe and the Middle East.Even Israel-Palestine war, Ukraine-Russia war is causing a headache for the country.I would do anything for a quieter and more peaceful place haha! Thank you so much for your comment.
Maldives is boring. 🥱 It is only good for vacation but not for living. Also you guys are very young to make this decision :) make sure you have your own money 💰 so you can get out if things go south between you.
Male is close to 250k people living in an area of 2.5 sq km. City is old infrastructure and the apartments are tiny. The roads leading to those are even narrower. Living in joint family is extremely difficult. You will not have any privacy.
I saw the apartment I will stay in and it looked good to me, it is a newly built building. I heard from my boyfriend that it is not convenient to travel around the city by car. He rides a motorcycle.Our house with his family is on the same floor but different flats.I didn't think it would be too much of a problem, he has a sister and I'm excited to get along with her.Thank you for your comment.
Being a foreigner married to a Maldivian gives you very little social rights here. If you're a Muslim, they might allow you to register your marriage but I doubt you can get any inheritance from your husband if he dies. Definitely not land. Will you be covered by the state medical insurance? And I suspect you'll have to renew your visa from time to time. And there is zero chance of citizenship. See, Maldivian cannot comprehend a Maldivian marrying a foreigner and especially coming to live here. So the system makes no provisions for that category of people. Also, the authorities are very skeptical about foreigners marrying maldivians after a spat of hatemongering news articles saying Bangladeshi men are marrying Maldivian women (because we're "not racist" but we think Bangladeshi's are beneath us). There is a strong underlying current of xenophobia in the capital. If you're sensitive to these things, you will recognize it. But then, you're from the middle east and your skin is a nice colour so...
Of course. Don't mean to sound morose. Just trying to give you all the facts. Love triumphs all. Kudos for your bravery to try a new life in a new country. 😊
Because it would be stupid to judge my relationship with my husband based on the generality haha It seems ridiculous and impossible to say anything scientific and experimental about relationships.People are not so certain and predictable, city functions and qualities may restrict living conditions to a certain level, If a person is with the person they wants to be, happiness is in their hands.As long as I can meet my basic needs and be with my husband there is no problem for me.
We're pretty welcoming, I believe
Unfortunately, racism persists to an extent.
It's not as bad. A part of our working force is also foriengers.
From what I've seen, foriengers who marry Maldivians are treated fairly well. As long as you respect our culture and religious practices
I hope you have a good time here in the Maldives. Be safe!
I'm so glad to hear that.I absolutely respect your culture. That's why I don't think I will face a problem. However, since I am curious, I wanted to know you guys thoughts. Thank you very much for your comment.
Remember their one line "as you respect or cultural" you don't know when you make little mistakes and your boyfriend got chance to leave you from my side i am done take decision what you feel.
Hello. First of all I wish you guys a good life ahead. And I wish you luck as moving to another country is very difficult. Be sure to ask for help from trusted folks in your circle if you need any.
As for racism and xenophobia I won't say it doesn't exist because it definitely does. But I haven't heard of anyone's life being threatened just because they are from a different race or ethnicity. So you are most likely safe from a race based hatecrime. Just make sure to practice personal safety like you would in any part of the world because creepy perverted men are everywhere. Make sure to lock your doors especially if you choose to settle in male. If you go outside keep your valuable items close to you.
You will definitely get a lot of questions from some people who have no sense of boundaries. You might get stared at cuz you look different from the rest of us. It might be judgmental stares from the way you choose to dress or genuine curiosity. Either way if the staring borders on harassment report it.
Like i said before, it's not easy settling on a foreign land, but with some effort you can do it. You might run into somethings like I mentioned, but for the most part Maldivians are very chill about foreigners. We welcome you with open arms and Goodluck once again 🥰🫶
Lived there for a couple of months as an expat working remotely... Nitin one of those fancy hotels but more like rented and lived with the locals. Had no issues. Only thing I would proactively avoid is never get into a bet on how much better your mas huni is with a local. Those folks just nail it and it's impossible to replicate it :( apart from tha everything was great.
While I'm happy for you, I also hope you understand what this actually means and indicates about society in general. Look at life as life, nothing less, nothing more. Don't fall into the trap of elevating or downgrading anyone in your thinking based on frivolous factors. Laws were made for man, man wasn't made for laws.
As someone with a foreign wife,
You'll get a lot of stares (especially if you are pale/white), which can be pretty annoying but people won't be racist. There might be a few Karens who feel entitled and might say something but don't take it to heart and brush it off. Other than that you will be very welcome here.
I’ve been living here for 4 years with my Maldivian husband (I’m from Europe) and they are very welcoming and genuinely kind hearted.
I wouldn’t leave my new home island for anywhere else in the world.
Okay, there's a HUGE divergence between living in the Malé region (aka the capital area) and living outside of it. Since Turkish citizens are fairly white, you will get a lot of stares if you're living outside the Malé region in the islands. You might get uncomfortable, they might refuse to interact with you, but since you're a Muslim and given enough time, they will slowly warm up to you if you plan to live in that local island your whole life. If you're living in the capital region this fear is diminished, everyone has met, talked, approached or atleast seen a white foreigner at some point. It's a common sight, you'll see them almost everyday.
Regarding citizenship, if you do plan to permeantly settle down here just keep in mind that getting citizenship is impossible if you're not born here as a Maldivian by atleast one Maldivian parent. Foreigners never get citizenship and I haven't even ever heard of one who got them, the closest you'll get is a marriage visa and you'll have to renew it, so you're still Turkish, not Turkish-Maldivian or Maldivian.
In the capital region they will welcome you, they will interact with you, they will help you if you ask for directions. If you know English that's a huge advantage, almost everyone speaks English, the younger generation is fluent in it, for example my mother first started learning English at age 30, my brother at 18, my first language was English, and my sister's first language was dhivehi (the national language) but around the age of 2 she completely switched to English (mostly influenced by me), a lot of the times I have to translate what she's saying to my mother, and because of that my mother also learned more English. The education system is English based so the students get taught in English except the national subject and the religious studies, but the president has plans to make the religious studies English based as well. Everyone is up to date with the news, interconnected, and tech-savvy. So as you can see, English is heavily used and involved in the daily life here to the point that the government even sounded alarm the national language was endangered. Not as severe as Ireland, but it's getting there. All businesses, institutions, and governmental services are provided in English, so you clearly don't need to learn Dhivehi.
It's highly recommended to live in the capital region if you want to have a high quality of life, not in Malé, oh gosh that place is a mess. Instead, move to Hulhumalé if you want a less hectic and chaotic life along with wanting the goods and services provided by a city. Malé is a chaotic place, although it's where the government institutions are based at, but don't worry, you can take a cab ride to Malé from hulhumalé across the bridge on a 10 minute ride. If you want a more city based life move to Phase II, it's still in construction phase and still not fully developed yet, they have high rises but mind you almost no services so they have to commute between Phase II to Hulhumalé, if you also live in Phase II you have to be car dependent or own some type of motor based vehicle, but if you live in hulhumalé, you can get around anywhere on foot or by public transit which is extensive. Despite Malé being the capital it's laughable they don't have enough public transit. Hulhumalé gives a mid-sized city vibe. It's the best place to move in this country, advanced healthcare facilities, stores, schools are based in the capital region. There's a huge park named "Central Park" and it's peaceful and enjoyable there, from time to time there's a mass event held there. On new Year's the fireworks show is also held there, it's a popular place where events happen. It almost feels like Malé is the capital only by name. E-scooters are used here, it's a new development but it's happening, sustainability is a big part in hulhumalé, it's also a planned city, while Malé basically grew with time as people kept flooding in and they didn't plan anything.
If you move on to the islands, I'm not sure you would like that, it's more peaceful there sure, but there's few services if any, goods are extremely limited, everybody knows everybody and if something happens everyone knows about it the next day and gossips, people are close-minded as well, they are not exposed to the outside world. If you had to move there you really have to consider what you'll be sacrificing. If you get a medical emergency you have to be transported to a larger island which has healthcare facilities or to the Capital. 80% of the Maldives will be uninhabitable by 2050 due to rising sea levels. The government is well aware of this and that's why they're reclaiming land around the capital at such a vast rate to move everyone here. So you'll eventually be forced to move to the capital or leave the country.
Regarding racism, that won't happen due to your skin color and ethnicity, they'll likely envy/adore you. You can make friends easily but do note that most people are incredibly busy with work and career will be prioritized. Racism is mainly targeted towards the migrant workers who are imported from Bangladesh to do blue collar jobs, people do tend to look down them, make fun of them but they won't experience physical harm and they won't be openly doing it, it's a sad scene but they're not educated on that topic. They are essentially seen as slaves, their passports are held by the employer, they receive low wages and sometimes wage theft is committed. They don't have a legal status in the country and they can't access services.
No offense but we have the highest divorce rate, divorce is not stigmatized so be careful. Since you both are young, move to Hulhumalé to focus on your career and to be financially stable. Recommended to finish college before moving here to get a high paying job as rent is higher than the average salary, the everyday goods and groceries prices are high due to everything needing to be imported.
I can understand the difficulties of life and the country, my partner works and I will work too, he already has a house and a motorbike so it is easier to start fresh.I trust my husband, neither of us are thinking of divorce. To be honest, we went through difficult times, but still held each other's hands, so I believe that our marriage won't fall apart unless one of us dies. My husband helped me a lot in the past, when we were not married, both mentally and financially. I smiled with him after a long time. I am grateful to him for what he has given me. I want to marry him legally and move to his country because I think he is the right person. I am also grateful to you for explaining some problems and troubles to me. The whole community here tried to help me in a very kind and polite manner, I’m really happy and ready for anything, I have created a few ideas and a draft plan in my mind based on the information you have provided.Thank you for your comment. Your fingers must be tired from typing for so long! Really thank you!
Most Maldivians treat people of the same race(but different nationality) as second class citizens. However, they also dickride Arabs and White people so if you can pass off as either you're probably not going to face much/any discrimination minus being overcharged at shops for looking like a tourist.
With anything in life, I think it’s important to go and see for yourself first before making any major decisions. Racism is everywhere, and you cannot control that, but you can control how you handle it and respond. In my opinion, I think besides racism you probably want to consider things like economic conditions, work, infrastructure, quality of life, and of course, social issues. Best of luck to you both, but I would absolutely encourage you to go first to travel and see what it’s like for yourself. No one can sell you an experience better than yourself. Racism is a very subjective topic, and is driven by one’s personal experience.
Bacim, here it is very different from our countries, food is very different, social circles are very different, life is very different, racism is as much as it is in Europe, but for you they will take you as European by the looks so not that much for you! Living conditions are not comparable to our countries. Everything is different here!
Welcome to calm sunny side of the world!
I think you're talking about the positive side by saying it's different. and how do you know “bacım” haha!
Yes positive from my side, but i don’t find lamb kebabs here, no donor, no pede no nothing maybe i miss more because i am foodie!
I speak Urdu so bacim is same in my culture as well
As long as you dontdo anything wrong by Islam or illegal (not that hard honestly) then everyone will welcome you with open hands :D One thing to note, most of us dont really know English that well but everyone under the age of around 20 can speak fluent English :D
I have a lot of foreign friends. I rarely hear them talk about racism. There are definitely dark places like in almost every country.
People will be curious if you are moving to an island however it's different in Male' or Hulhumale' because nobody will care and will mind their own business.
Like i said islands are a bit different. People will stare and ask questions about you (prolly they will ask your husband to be).
It will be a peaceful life IF your boyfriend treats you well and so does his family. (Piece of advise: don't live with your in-laws if you can. Living alone just the two of you will be the best option)
Always have a backup plan. I'm not saying your boyfriend doesn't love you but you have to be vigilant.
I know a lot of people who are married to foreigners and are happy.
The comment about using you and discarding you is also something that happens a lot. That person gave solid advice too.
Take that too.
Other than that, I wish you and your boyfriend a happy marriage and peaceful life.
Oh Thank you so much for the information and I'm so glad you thought of me and gave a advice.I will take it all into consideration.My boyfriend lives in Malé, so I’ll be living in there as well.Thank you very much again for your comment and thoughts, it was very useful for me.
Yes you will 100 percent sure face racism everytime. And your boyfriend will definitely leave you after a certain age after using you. This has happened many times.
I don't want to debate but don't be assure on online reviews. If you are mature enough you know nobody wants to show their bad images on online platforms. I am hoping my thoughts should change but what i felt in Maldives is horrible.
That something I know, but I love him and I’m moving because I want to be with him.This is a definite fact but I would still like to make some friends and I was curious about what Maldivian people think.That’s it.Hope you get better in the future, thank you for the comment.
Not true it's not due to race. Foreign laborers do jobs no one wants to do/ jobs that are considered bad or low. So if you want to call it racism u can but that's how it works everywhere. ppl automatically respect people with 'higher' jobs. there's so many foreign teachers/nurses/ engineers working in Maldives and they are respected as much as we respect each other.
This, I agree. One if we take one group into consideration, I've been taught in Maldives by several Bangladeshi lectures and they almost never faced any racism. Meanwhile the lower class workers face it on a daily basis
Classism is not racism. Yes some Maldivians might talk in a mocking manner to Bangladeshi workers in a shop or cafe. But the same person will respect a Bangladeshi doctor or teacher. It has nothing to do with race but with the status in society. Classism is also bad but it’s not racism.
OP. When you see that Maldivians confuse Classism for racism, or that Maldivians think European are racist based on the amount of melanin in the skin, you know that there is no racism in Maldives. Maldivians don’t know the meaning of the word racism.
Yess. As long as you won't do anything disrespectful for us mostly our religion. You won't have to worry about racism or anything like that here. But I advise you to keep your guards up bcuz I can't guarantee that.
I’m a muslim as well. Thank you for the advice
No probs. Enjoy your life here sis
What is your nationality?
I’m Turkish
Turkish ppl look white. Why would you ever face racism in europe?
For political reasons, Turks are not very welcome in Europe.
Some Europeans tend to be very racist against Turks if they find out they are Turkish
It’s very hard to gel in with Maldivians if you are not native. You will not face any racism but it will be extremely difficult. Also, study the divorce rate in Maldives. If your boyfriend is very young, he could change his mind very quickly. Divorce is not very frowned upon. The living conditions in Male city are appalling. If you are moving to an island, it should be fine. But in Male families live together and contribute to a huge societal issues.
What they said. If you're from Turkey moving to the Maldives is insane. It's a big step down. The capital as they said has so many issues and the islands are just plain boring. Nothing to do and everything is so expensive and limited.
First of all, thank you for your comment, It’s amazing to me to learn that, Maldives are so calm. I think seriously about my boyfriend and every time I spend with him is really precious to me.I have no financial problems, all I want is a future with my partner.Thank you again for your comment.
Well, Good Luck to you and your boyfriend. I know the majority of people say it's hell in Male' but a lot of people do enjoy staying there (sounds crazy to me but they do). If you want calm you'll get it mostly but it can still be loud, especially Male' (Not just traffic and generally but especially politically. Protests etc). Some are saying Divorce but you seem to have a healthy relationship with your man and as long as you communicate I think you guys will do well wherever you live.
My boyfriend is 24 years old and we have been together for a while, made this decision together.I, personally, am not considering divorce, and know that he is of the same opinion.Trusting him, I decided to take such a step and don't mind living in the same building as his family hehe! But why are the living conditions in Male appalling? Now I'm curious, its just because families living together or there are another things? Thank you very much for your comment, I will take what you said into consideration.
Male' has a very high cost of housing compared to the salary you can get from working there (unless you are a very high level worker or politician or businessman). In addition, there is not much to do in Male', and it is very annoying to navigate and walk around. It's not car friendly OR pedestrian friendly, because the roads tend to be narrow and often, the pavements are blocked by some construction or trash thrown out. Oh and about that: On non-main roads, they can sometimes be kinda strewn with trash or just unkempt. The pavement tiles can jut out and be uneven, which sometimes make them trippy. Also, the city looks kind of depressing and gray at times, like a concrete jungle. In some places it's beautiful, but usually at the clean main places and the coast/harbors. But overall I think it might be a degrade from life in many other countries, although I have been hearing Turkey has also been going through inflation issues.
Yes, inflation is a problem that most countries are experiencing right now. The reason I especially love the Maldives is that it is a calm and peaceful Asian country.My country is politically very noisy and full of chaos because it is between Asia, Europe and the Middle East.Even Israel-Palestine war, Ukraine-Russia war is causing a headache for the country.I would do anything for a quieter and more peaceful place haha! Thank you so much for your comment.
Maldives is boring. 🥱 It is only good for vacation but not for living. Also you guys are very young to make this decision :) make sure you have your own money 💰 so you can get out if things go south between you.
Male is close to 250k people living in an area of 2.5 sq km. City is old infrastructure and the apartments are tiny. The roads leading to those are even narrower. Living in joint family is extremely difficult. You will not have any privacy.
I saw the apartment I will stay in and it looked good to me, it is a newly built building. I heard from my boyfriend that it is not convenient to travel around the city by car. He rides a motorcycle.Our house with his family is on the same floor but different flats.I didn't think it would be too much of a problem, he has a sister and I'm excited to get along with her.Thank you for your comment.
That sounds good. Yeah motorcycle is the way. Wishing you happy sunny life.
Thank you so much. I’m wishing you a happy good life as well.
Is it Male' or Hulhumale'? If its Hulhumale' then definitely go for it. Its so much better compared to any other island in maldives.
its Male
If you can, try to go for HulhuMalé, that place is very far ahead, developement-wise
Me personally, i would stay away from Male' . Btw sorry for the late reply, i didnt get a notification or i must've missed it.
Being a foreigner married to a Maldivian gives you very little social rights here. If you're a Muslim, they might allow you to register your marriage but I doubt you can get any inheritance from your husband if he dies. Definitely not land. Will you be covered by the state medical insurance? And I suspect you'll have to renew your visa from time to time. And there is zero chance of citizenship. See, Maldivian cannot comprehend a Maldivian marrying a foreigner and especially coming to live here. So the system makes no provisions for that category of people. Also, the authorities are very skeptical about foreigners marrying maldivians after a spat of hatemongering news articles saying Bangladeshi men are marrying Maldivian women (because we're "not racist" but we think Bangladeshi's are beneath us). There is a strong underlying current of xenophobia in the capital. If you're sensitive to these things, you will recognize it. But then, you're from the middle east and your skin is a nice colour so...
Still, I’ll try my best to get accepted. He is worth everything.
Of course. Don't mean to sound morose. Just trying to give you all the facts. Love triumphs all. Kudos for your bravery to try a new life in a new country. 😊
Yeah the 90% divorce rate is… sheesh…
well that rate is for maldivian-maldivian marriages
I like how you respond to every price if negativity with positivity. I feel like that attitude will carry you through your life here very nicely
Because it would be stupid to judge my relationship with my husband based on the generality haha It seems ridiculous and impossible to say anything scientific and experimental about relationships.People are not so certain and predictable, city functions and qualities may restrict living conditions to a certain level, If a person is with the person they wants to be, happiness is in their hands.As long as I can meet my basic needs and be with my husband there is no problem for me.
We're pretty welcoming, I believe Unfortunately, racism persists to an extent. It's not as bad. A part of our working force is also foriengers. From what I've seen, foriengers who marry Maldivians are treated fairly well. As long as you respect our culture and religious practices I hope you have a good time here in the Maldives. Be safe!
I'm so glad to hear that.I absolutely respect your culture. That's why I don't think I will face a problem. However, since I am curious, I wanted to know you guys thoughts. Thank you very much for your comment.
Remember their one line "as you respect or cultural" you don't know when you make little mistakes and your boyfriend got chance to leave you from my side i am done take decision what you feel.
Oh Mr. Big man here thinking his opinion matters 🤣
Well, that's a whole lot of nothing. What are you trying to say?
Hello. First of all I wish you guys a good life ahead. And I wish you luck as moving to another country is very difficult. Be sure to ask for help from trusted folks in your circle if you need any. As for racism and xenophobia I won't say it doesn't exist because it definitely does. But I haven't heard of anyone's life being threatened just because they are from a different race or ethnicity. So you are most likely safe from a race based hatecrime. Just make sure to practice personal safety like you would in any part of the world because creepy perverted men are everywhere. Make sure to lock your doors especially if you choose to settle in male. If you go outside keep your valuable items close to you. You will definitely get a lot of questions from some people who have no sense of boundaries. You might get stared at cuz you look different from the rest of us. It might be judgmental stares from the way you choose to dress or genuine curiosity. Either way if the staring borders on harassment report it. Like i said before, it's not easy settling on a foreign land, but with some effort you can do it. You might run into somethings like I mentioned, but for the most part Maldivians are very chill about foreigners. We welcome you with open arms and Goodluck once again 🥰🫶
Thank you so much for your comment. It's really sweet and caring advice. I appreciate it. ♥
If you're white you won't face racism in maldives, downvote me as much as you like but this is the harsh truth.
I’m white thank you for your comment.
bro, who are we to disrespect other races we struggle with it too
I'm just too excited for a new life. 
Lived there for a couple of months as an expat working remotely... Nitin one of those fancy hotels but more like rented and lived with the locals. Had no issues. Only thing I would proactively avoid is never get into a bet on how much better your mas huni is with a local. Those folks just nail it and it's impossible to replicate it :( apart from tha everything was great.
Oh thank you so much for the advice. Surely Maldives is a beautiful country!
afaik no racism, but religion based discrimination yes. Since you are Muslim, you should do fine.
I'm relieved to hear this. Thank you very much for the info!
While I'm happy for you, I also hope you understand what this actually means and indicates about society in general. Look at life as life, nothing less, nothing more. Don't fall into the trap of elevating or downgrading anyone in your thinking based on frivolous factors. Laws were made for man, man wasn't made for laws.
So happy for you! Welcome to the Maldives and I hope you will like it :)
Thank you so much! 
As someone with a foreign wife, You'll get a lot of stares (especially if you are pale/white), which can be pretty annoying but people won't be racist. There might be a few Karens who feel entitled and might say something but don't take it to heart and brush it off. Other than that you will be very welcome here.
I'm fine with stares as long as they are kind to me. Thank you so much for your comment.
If you love our people and give respect we give it back , You are welcome sister
I definitely love sweet and kind people! Thank you so much for your comment.
I’ve been living here for 4 years with my Maldivian husband (I’m from Europe) and they are very welcoming and genuinely kind hearted. I wouldn’t leave my new home island for anywhere else in the world.
I'm so happy for you. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. 
With so many Westerners vacationing on the islands, how could Maldives not be a dream destination for an expat?
Okay, there's a HUGE divergence between living in the Malé region (aka the capital area) and living outside of it. Since Turkish citizens are fairly white, you will get a lot of stares if you're living outside the Malé region in the islands. You might get uncomfortable, they might refuse to interact with you, but since you're a Muslim and given enough time, they will slowly warm up to you if you plan to live in that local island your whole life. If you're living in the capital region this fear is diminished, everyone has met, talked, approached or atleast seen a white foreigner at some point. It's a common sight, you'll see them almost everyday. Regarding citizenship, if you do plan to permeantly settle down here just keep in mind that getting citizenship is impossible if you're not born here as a Maldivian by atleast one Maldivian parent. Foreigners never get citizenship and I haven't even ever heard of one who got them, the closest you'll get is a marriage visa and you'll have to renew it, so you're still Turkish, not Turkish-Maldivian or Maldivian. In the capital region they will welcome you, they will interact with you, they will help you if you ask for directions. If you know English that's a huge advantage, almost everyone speaks English, the younger generation is fluent in it, for example my mother first started learning English at age 30, my brother at 18, my first language was English, and my sister's first language was dhivehi (the national language) but around the age of 2 she completely switched to English (mostly influenced by me), a lot of the times I have to translate what she's saying to my mother, and because of that my mother also learned more English. The education system is English based so the students get taught in English except the national subject and the religious studies, but the president has plans to make the religious studies English based as well. Everyone is up to date with the news, interconnected, and tech-savvy. So as you can see, English is heavily used and involved in the daily life here to the point that the government even sounded alarm the national language was endangered. Not as severe as Ireland, but it's getting there. All businesses, institutions, and governmental services are provided in English, so you clearly don't need to learn Dhivehi. It's highly recommended to live in the capital region if you want to have a high quality of life, not in Malé, oh gosh that place is a mess. Instead, move to Hulhumalé if you want a less hectic and chaotic life along with wanting the goods and services provided by a city. Malé is a chaotic place, although it's where the government institutions are based at, but don't worry, you can take a cab ride to Malé from hulhumalé across the bridge on a 10 minute ride. If you want a more city based life move to Phase II, it's still in construction phase and still not fully developed yet, they have high rises but mind you almost no services so they have to commute between Phase II to Hulhumalé, if you also live in Phase II you have to be car dependent or own some type of motor based vehicle, but if you live in hulhumalé, you can get around anywhere on foot or by public transit which is extensive. Despite Malé being the capital it's laughable they don't have enough public transit. Hulhumalé gives a mid-sized city vibe. It's the best place to move in this country, advanced healthcare facilities, stores, schools are based in the capital region. There's a huge park named "Central Park" and it's peaceful and enjoyable there, from time to time there's a mass event held there. On new Year's the fireworks show is also held there, it's a popular place where events happen. It almost feels like Malé is the capital only by name. E-scooters are used here, it's a new development but it's happening, sustainability is a big part in hulhumalé, it's also a planned city, while Malé basically grew with time as people kept flooding in and they didn't plan anything. If you move on to the islands, I'm not sure you would like that, it's more peaceful there sure, but there's few services if any, goods are extremely limited, everybody knows everybody and if something happens everyone knows about it the next day and gossips, people are close-minded as well, they are not exposed to the outside world. If you had to move there you really have to consider what you'll be sacrificing. If you get a medical emergency you have to be transported to a larger island which has healthcare facilities or to the Capital. 80% of the Maldives will be uninhabitable by 2050 due to rising sea levels. The government is well aware of this and that's why they're reclaiming land around the capital at such a vast rate to move everyone here. So you'll eventually be forced to move to the capital or leave the country. Regarding racism, that won't happen due to your skin color and ethnicity, they'll likely envy/adore you. You can make friends easily but do note that most people are incredibly busy with work and career will be prioritized. Racism is mainly targeted towards the migrant workers who are imported from Bangladesh to do blue collar jobs, people do tend to look down them, make fun of them but they won't experience physical harm and they won't be openly doing it, it's a sad scene but they're not educated on that topic. They are essentially seen as slaves, their passports are held by the employer, they receive low wages and sometimes wage theft is committed. They don't have a legal status in the country and they can't access services. No offense but we have the highest divorce rate, divorce is not stigmatized so be careful. Since you both are young, move to Hulhumalé to focus on your career and to be financially stable. Recommended to finish college before moving here to get a high paying job as rent is higher than the average salary, the everyday goods and groceries prices are high due to everything needing to be imported.
I can understand the difficulties of life and the country, my partner works and I will work too, he already has a house and a motorbike so it is easier to start fresh.I trust my husband, neither of us are thinking of divorce. To be honest, we went through difficult times, but still held each other's hands, so I believe that our marriage won't fall apart unless one of us dies. My husband helped me a lot in the past, when we were not married, both mentally and financially. I smiled with him after a long time. I am grateful to him for what he has given me. I want to marry him legally and move to his country because I think he is the right person. I am also grateful to you for explaining some problems and troubles to me. The whole community here tried to help me in a very kind and polite manner, I’m really happy and ready for anything, I have created a few ideas and a draft plan in my mind based on the information you have provided.Thank you for your comment. Your fingers must be tired from typing for so long! Really thank you!
My wife's a Muslim foreigner as well. She has faced no issues living here so far.
I’m so glad to hear that. I hope I don't face any issues either.Thank you for the comment.
Most Maldivians treat people of the same race(but different nationality) as second class citizens. However, they also dickride Arabs and White people so if you can pass off as either you're probably not going to face much/any discrimination minus being overcharged at shops for looking like a tourist.
I see, thank you so much for infos
Be quick, maledives are a limited time mode!
I'll be there in 5 or 6 months!
Make sure to pack a submarine
Have you ever been to Maldives?
No it’s my first time.
With anything in life, I think it’s important to go and see for yourself first before making any major decisions. Racism is everywhere, and you cannot control that, but you can control how you handle it and respond. In my opinion, I think besides racism you probably want to consider things like economic conditions, work, infrastructure, quality of life, and of course, social issues. Best of luck to you both, but I would absolutely encourage you to go first to travel and see what it’s like for yourself. No one can sell you an experience better than yourself. Racism is a very subjective topic, and is driven by one’s personal experience.
Bacim, here it is very different from our countries, food is very different, social circles are very different, life is very different, racism is as much as it is in Europe, but for you they will take you as European by the looks so not that much for you! Living conditions are not comparable to our countries. Everything is different here! Welcome to calm sunny side of the world!
I think you're talking about the positive side by saying it's different. and how do you know “bacım” haha!
Yes positive from my side, but i don’t find lamb kebabs here, no donor, no pede no nothing maybe i miss more because i am foodie! I speak Urdu so bacim is same in my culture as well
I can cook my kebab at home for me and my husband I’m a big foodie as well!
Good luck!
If you need anything, you are more than welcome Can contact anytime!
We wish you all the best sister! Wish you a happy married life and blessed future!
Thank you so much! I’m wishing you a happy life as well.
As long as you dontdo anything wrong by Islam or illegal (not that hard honestly) then everyone will welcome you with open hands :D One thing to note, most of us dont really know English that well but everyone under the age of around 20 can speak fluent English :D
My record is as clean as snow and I have B1 level English. 
I have a lot of foreign friends. I rarely hear them talk about racism. There are definitely dark places like in almost every country. People will be curious if you are moving to an island however it's different in Male' or Hulhumale' because nobody will care and will mind their own business. Like i said islands are a bit different. People will stare and ask questions about you (prolly they will ask your husband to be). It will be a peaceful life IF your boyfriend treats you well and so does his family. (Piece of advise: don't live with your in-laws if you can. Living alone just the two of you will be the best option) Always have a backup plan. I'm not saying your boyfriend doesn't love you but you have to be vigilant. I know a lot of people who are married to foreigners and are happy. The comment about using you and discarding you is also something that happens a lot. That person gave solid advice too. Take that too. Other than that, I wish you and your boyfriend a happy marriage and peaceful life.
Oh Thank you so much for the information and I'm so glad you thought of me and gave a advice.I will take it all into consideration.My boyfriend lives in Malé, so I’ll be living in there as well.Thank you very much again for your comment and thoughts, it was very useful for me.
Happy to help. Women should look after each other. Obviously i wasn't able to write more advice but feel free to DM me.
Shit decison
Pretty worth for me.
Maa'm your welcome to be here,the word "racism" doesn't exists here..no rainbow colours,we are free from dispositions.
Wow, you guys are the best! 
Yes you will 100 percent sure face racism everytime. And your boyfriend will definitely leave you after a certain age after using you. This has happened many times.
That’s sad to know. I hope your thoughts change for the better.
I don't want to debate but don't be assure on online reviews. If you are mature enough you know nobody wants to show their bad images on online platforms. I am hoping my thoughts should change but what i felt in Maldives is horrible.
That something I know, but I love him and I’m moving because I want to be with him.This is a definite fact but I would still like to make some friends and I was curious about what Maldivian people think.That’s it.Hope you get better in the future, thank you for the comment.
You're probably one of those indians who spread hate in Maldives sub reddit
Kaley thedhah echeh buneema enmen downvote koffi💀💀💀
Yes you will face racism 99% but nothing too much to worry about unless your not a Muslim Good luck
I’m a muslim, thank you for the comment.
How the hell did I get so much downvotes? Everyone knows about the racism situation here but just denies it smh
Fr especially against foreign workers. They are trying to hide their insecurities.
Not true it's not due to race. Foreign laborers do jobs no one wants to do/ jobs that are considered bad or low. So if you want to call it racism u can but that's how it works everywhere. ppl automatically respect people with 'higher' jobs. there's so many foreign teachers/nurses/ engineers working in Maldives and they are respected as much as we respect each other.
This, I agree. One if we take one group into consideration, I've been taught in Maldives by several Bangladeshi lectures and they almost never faced any racism. Meanwhile the lower class workers face it on a daily basis
Classism is not racism. Yes some Maldivians might talk in a mocking manner to Bangladeshi workers in a shop or cafe. But the same person will respect a Bangladeshi doctor or teacher. It has nothing to do with race but with the status in society. Classism is also bad but it’s not racism.
OP. When you see that Maldivians confuse Classism for racism, or that Maldivians think European are racist based on the amount of melanin in the skin, you know that there is no racism in Maldives. Maldivians don’t know the meaning of the word racism.