Fees · Destination Guide
Fast transfers, manta stations, and high-energy channel drifts minutes from the Maldives capital
Key fee: Green Tax (Maldives Tourism Act)
USD $12 per person per night (most resorts and tourist establishments); USD $6 per person per night
(hotels/guesthouses on inhabited islands with 50 rooms or fewer)
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
North Male Atoll does not usually require a separate diver tag for everyday reef sites, but you should budget for national tourism taxes and follow protected-area rules at designated sites. Your accommodation bill typically includes required taxes, and dive operators will brief any site-specific restrictions.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Tax (Maldives Tourism Act) |
USD $12 per person per night (most resorts and tourist establishments); USD $6 per person per night (hotels/guesthouses on inhabited islands with 50 rooms or fewer) per night of stay |
| Tourists staying in registered tourist accommodation (children under 2 are exempt) |
| Charged by your accommodation and remitted to the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) |
Rates changed from 1 Jan 2025 for many property types. Confirm whether your quoted room rate is tax-inclusive when comparing resorts vs guesthouses. |
| Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) | 17% (tourism sector rate effective from 1 Jul 2025) per transaction | Most tourism goods and services | Charged by tourism businesses (resorts, dive centers, excursions) and shown on invoices | The applicable rate can depend on the invoice/payment timing around a rate change. Expect prices to be displayed inclusive of TGST in many resort contexts. |
| Marine Protected Area site rules (North Male dive sites) | No standard visitor fee for common North Male sites; rules still apply per visit | Divers, snorkelers, and boat operators at protected sites (example: Banana Reef, Rasfari) | N/A (managed through operator briefings and protected-area regulations) | Even when no fee is collected, protected status can restrict fishing, anchoring, and wildlife interactions. Use moorings, keep distance from mantas, and follow guide instructions. |
Fee
per night of stay
Rates changed from 1 Jan 2025 for many property types. Confirm whether your quoted room rate is tax-inclusive when comparing resorts vs guesthouses.
per transaction
The applicable rate can depend on the invoice/payment timing around a rate change. Expect prices to be displayed inclusive of TGST in many resort contexts.
per visit
Even when no fee is collected, protected status can restrict fishing, anchoring, and wildlife interactions. Use moorings, keep distance from mantas, and follow guide instructions.