Fees · Destination Guide
Manta rays, thila dives, and biosphere-reserve island life in one compact atoll
Key fee: Green Tax (tourism environmental tax)
USD $12 per person per night at resorts and tourist vessels (USD $6 at smaller guesthouses on inhabited
islands)
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Maldives trip pricing often looks simple until taxes and regulated fees are added. In Baa Atoll, you should expect accommodation invoices to include Green Tax (per person per night) plus tourism GST and service charge, and you may pay a separate, per-entry token or excursion fee to access Hanifaru Bay. Most resorts collect and itemize these automatically.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Tax (tourism environmental tax) | USD $12 per person per night at resorts and tourist vessels (USD $6 at smaller guesthouses on inhabited islands) per night | Tourists staying in registered tourist establishments and vessels | Collected by your accommodation and shown on your bill (paid to MIRA) | Rates increased from 1 January 2025. Children under age 2 are exempt. Your resort or guesthouse typically collects this automatically at checkout. |
| Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) | 17% on tourism goods and services per bill line item | Most tourism-sector goods and services | Added by tourism businesses (dives, spa, meals, activities) and shown on the invoice | TGST rates can change by law. Many resort packages show TGST as a separate line item along with service charge. |
| Service charge (tourism sector) | 10% minimum (commonly charged as 10%) per bill line item | Most services provided in tourist establishments | Added by resorts and tourism businesses and shown on the invoice | A service charge is commonly added to resort bills and is typically distributed among staff. Additional tipping is optional but appreciated for exceptional service. |
| Hanifaru Bay token / entry permit (snorkel only) | USD $20 per person May-Nov, USD $10 per person Dec-Apr (locals USD $2) single entry (one visit slot) | Visitors entering Hanifaru Marine Protected Area | Through your resort, liveaboard, dive center, or tour operator arranging the Hanifaru trip | Hanifaru Bay is snorkeling-only and time-limited (commonly 45 minutes), with daytime visiting hours (often 6am to 6pm). Capacity is controlled (often 80 people total) and guides are required for groups (commonly 1 guide per 10 guests). Flash photography requires special permission and you must keep at least 3 m from mantas and whale sharks. |
Fee
per night
Rates increased from 1 January 2025. Children under age 2 are exempt. Your resort or guesthouse typically collects this automatically at checkout.
per bill line item
TGST rates can change by law. Many resort packages show TGST as a separate line item along with service charge.
per bill line item
A service charge is commonly added to resort bills and is typically distributed among staff. Additional tipping is optional but appreciated for exceptional service.
single entry (one visit slot)
Hanifaru Bay is snorkeling-only and time-limited (commonly 45 minutes), with daytime visiting hours (often 6am to 6pm). Capacity is controlled (often 80 people total) and guides are required for groups (commonly 1 guide per 10 guests). Flash photography requires special permission and you must keep at least 3 m from mantas and whale sharks.