Research Sources

Destination Guide Sources For Maldives

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

17 sources • Updated Mar 4, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Mar 4, 2026.

DiveJourney destinations index - Used to discover Maldives destination slugs used for internal linking.
DiveJourney Maldives country guide - Country-scale overview and planning context.
DiveJourney North Male Atoll guide - Central Atolls hub reference.
DiveJourney South Male Atoll guide - Central Atolls hub reference.
DiveJourney Ari Atoll guide - Whale shark and thila region reference.
DiveJourney Baa Atoll guide - Northern atoll and protected-area context.
DiveJourney Vaavu Atoll guide - Channel-diving region reference.
DiveJourney Fuvahmulah guide - Deep-south pelagic diving reference.
DiveJourney Gaafu Atolls guide - Remote atolls planning reference.
DiveJourney Addu Atoll guide - Southern hub reference.
Tourist Visa on Arrival - Maldives Immigration - Official entry requirements and IMUGA Traveller Declaration rules (including 96-hour window).
IMUGA Traveller Declaration portal - Official online form submission portal for the Traveller Declaration.
Green Tax - Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) - Official Green Tax rates and exemptions (including child exemption effective 1 Jan 2025).
Tourism Sector GST Rate Change fact sheet - MIRA - Explains Tourism GST (TGST) increase to 17% effective 1 July 2025.
Protected Areas of Maldives portal - Government portal for marine protected areas and guidance (including SAMPA and other MPAs).
Climate Report - July 2022 - Maldives Meteorological Service - Official monthly climate reporting used for seasonal planning context.
UK Foreign Travel Advice - Maldives - Emergency contact context and travel safety considerations.