Visits to this travel hotspot are now getting even more expensive, with increased tourist taxes and departure fees rising by up to 400%.
It just got even pricier to take a trip to paradise The Maldives is loved for its natural beauty and luxurious hotels — and it just got even more expensive for travellers to visit the destination. As of today – December 1, 2024 – departure taxes for non-residents will increase by up to 400%, as the Maldivian government aims to stabilise its struggling economy.
Plus, the tourism goods and services tax will be going up from 16% to 17% in July next year, making an even bigger dent in your travel fund. Authorities will be expecting resorts and operators to do their bit, depositing all foreign currency revenue in local banks and exchanging a minimum of $500 per guest per month into Maldivian Rufiyaa through a licensed bank in the archipelago, while guesthouses and hotels with 50 or fewer rooms must exchange $25 for every tourist arrival.
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