The Maldives raises tourism taxes: Here’s what’s changing
Starting January 1, 2025, the Maldives Green Tax will increase significantly, with most hotels and resorts charging $12 per person, per night – double the current rate. Smaller establishments with fewer than 50 rooms will see a reduced rate of $6 per person,
That Maldives Vacation Just Got More Expensive: Here’s What’s Changing
Maldives is currently grappling with a financial crunch that’s driving significant hikes in taxes for tourists.
Vacations in Maldives are expensive. Here's why it just got pricier to leave
Maldives has raised its exit fees, levied on departing passengers, as much as 400 per cent. The move comes in the backdrop of Male facing a foreign exchange crisis and its economy appearing to have taken a hit after calls to Indian tourists to avoid the picturesque island nation came as a response to President Mohamed Muizzu’s ‘India Out’ campaign.
Planning To Visit The Maldives? Read This Important Change For Tourists
This hike will apply to tourists from all nationalities and also doesn't take into account the length or duration of the flight.
It’s expensive to visit the Maldives. Now it’s more expensive to leave, too
The departure tax is broken down per passenger based on the class of service they’re using to fly out of the Maldives. Passengers in economy class will pay $50 (up from $30), business class $120 (from $60),
It's about to get (way) more expensive to go to the Maldives
Starting Dec. 1, foreign travelers will have to pay up to $720 more to leave the archipelago by air, thanks to increased departure taxes and airport development fees. Other tourism taxes will follow in 2025.
Traveling the Maldives on a Budget
Our guide on visiting the Maldives on a budget – we cover transport, accommodation, which islands to visit, and eating and drinking too.
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