{"id":66273,"date":"2025-07-19T07:41:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T02:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raajje24.com\/en\/?p=66273"},"modified":"2025-07-19T11:41:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T06:41:07","slug":"trivandrum-a-key-destination-for-maldivians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raajje24.com\/en\/66273\/","title":{"rendered":"Trivandrum: A Key Destination for Maldivians"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Raajje24 Travel Desk \u2013 July 15, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, India, has become an important place for many Maldivians over the years. Besides being a popular city for education and family ties, it is also well-known as a destination for medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Since the 1980s, many Maldivians have married Indians from Kerala, creating families that live both in the Maldives and in Trivandrum. These families often visit back and forth, keeping strong connections between the two places.<\/p>\n

Medical Treatment in Trivandrum<\/h4>\n

Many Maldivians travel to Trivandrum for medical care. The city has hospitals that provide treatments like heart surgeries, eye care, and orthopedic procedures. Compared to other countries, the cost is often lower, and the quality of care is good.<\/p>\n

Trivandrum is close to the Maldives\u2014only about 300 kilometers away\u2014and has good flight connections, making it easier for patients and their families to travel.<\/p>\n

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Maldivian Community in Trivandrum<\/h4>\n

In areas like Chala Market and Ruby Nagar, there are shops that serve Maldivian customers, with signs in Dhivehi language and products familiar to Maldivians. Many Maldivians living or visiting Trivandrum find it comfortable because of the growing community and the availability of services tailored to them.<\/p>\n

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OCI Cards Help Travel<\/h4>\n

Many Maldivian families with Indian connections hold OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards. These cards make it easier for them to live and travel in India, including Trivandrum.<\/p>\n

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A Home Away from Home<\/h4>\n

For many Maldivians, Trivandrum is more than just a city they visit\u2014it feels like a second home where they can get medical help, visit family, and enjoy a familiar culture.<\/p>\n

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