Fees · Destination Guide
A local-island base for tiger sharks, deep walls, and biosphere reserve nature
Key fee: Maldives Green Tax
USD $12 per person per day (resorts and large tourist establishments); USD $6 per person per day (small hotels
and guesthouses on inhabited islands)
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Most travelers will see taxes and small local fees added to accommodation and activities. The key nationwide charge is the Maldives Green Tax, collected per day of stay by your accommodation. On Fuvahmulah, expect small entrance fees for certain protected nature sites, and let your dive operator handle any marine-protected-area compliance requirements.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maldives Green Tax | USD $12 per person per day (resorts and large tourist establishments); USD $6 per person per day (small hotels and guesthouses on inhabited islands) per day of stay | All tourists (children under 2 exempt, per MIRA guidance) | Collected by your accommodation and remitted to MIRA | Rates increased from 1 January 2025. Your hotel or guesthouse should itemize the Green Tax on the bill. |
| Dhadimagi Kilhi entry (Fuvahmulah Nature Park) | MVR 5 per pax per visit | Visitors to Dhadimagi Kilhi | Protected Areas booking portal for Dhadimagi Kilhi or via local staff at the park | Carry small cash as a backup. Respect boardwalk rules and keep noise low for wildlife. |
| Farikede Marine Protected Area visit (operator compliance) | Included in dive trip pricing (if applicable) per dive trip | Divers visiting Farikede (marine protected area) | Handled by your licensed dive operator | Farikede is designated a marine protected area associated with the biosphere reserve. Follow the briefing: no collecting, no anchoring on reef, and no wildlife harassment. |
Fee
per day of stay
Rates increased from 1 January 2025. Your hotel or guesthouse should itemize the Green Tax on the bill.
per visit
Carry small cash as a backup. Respect boardwalk rules and keep noise low for wildlife.
per dive trip
Farikede is designated a marine protected area associated with the biosphere reserve. Follow the briefing: no collecting, no anchoring on reef, and no wildlife harassment.