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Maldives
Atoll hopping for mantas, whale sharks, and warm-water drifts
Frais et permis
Confirmez ces frais avant de réserver afin que le plan opérateur et le budget du jour correspondent au coût sur place.
Frais incontournables
- Green Tax (tourist environmental tax) - USD $12 per person per night (resorts, liveaboards, large properties); USD $6 per person per night (smaller properties on inhabited islands)
- Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) - 17% (effective 1 July 2025)
- Mode de paiement habituel: Most trip pricing in the Maldives has two layers: accommodation and diving, plus government tourism taxes.
Ce que l'on paie généralement
Most trip pricing in the Maldives has two layers: accommodation and diving, plus government tourism taxes. On top of room rates, you will commonly see Green Tax (per night) and Tourism GST on tourism services. Some protected areas also require permits or have limited daily access that your operator arranges.
| Frais | Montant | S'applique à | Où payer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Tax (tourist environmental tax) | USD $12 per person per night (resorts, liveaboards, large properties); USD $6 per person per night (smaller properties on inhabited islands) Per night of stay | Most tourist accommodations and tourist vessels | Charged by your accommodation and shown on your bill | Rates and categories are set by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority. Children under 2 are exempt from Green Tax effective 1 January 2025. |
| Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) | 17% (effective 1 July 2025) Per transaction | Tourism sector services and invoices | Added to tourism goods and services (accommodation, diving, excursions, some restaurants) | The TGST rate change is defined by Maldives tax regulations. Ask whether quoted prices include TGST, service charge, and Green Tax to avoid surprises. |
| Protected-area permits and access slots | Varies by protected area Per visit or per day (site-dependent) | Selected marine protected areas, including regulated manta and whale shark zones | Arranged through your resort, liveaboard, or licensed operator | Some sites are snorkel-focused with strict rules, time limits, and limited boat numbers. Book early in peak wildlife months and follow briefings exactly. |
Frais
Green Tax (tourist environmental tax)
Per night of stay
- Montant
- USD $12 per person per night (resorts, liveaboards, large properties); USD $6 per person per night (smaller properties on inhabited islands)
- S'applique à
- Most tourist accommodations and tourist vessels
- Où payer
- Charged by your accommodation and shown on your bill
- Notes
Rates and categories are set by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority. Children under 2 are exempt from Green Tax effective 1 January 2025.
Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST)
Per transaction
- Montant
- 17% (effective 1 July 2025)
- S'applique à
- Tourism sector services and invoices
- Où payer
- Added to tourism goods and services (accommodation, diving, excursions, some restaurants)
- Notes
The TGST rate change is defined by Maldives tax regulations. Ask whether quoted prices include TGST, service charge, and Green Tax to avoid surprises.
Protected-area permits and access slots
Per visit or per day (site-dependent)
- Montant
- Varies by protected area
- S'applique à
- Selected marine protected areas, including regulated manta and whale shark zones
- Où payer
- Arranged through your resort, liveaboard, or licensed operator
- Notes
Some sites are snorkel-focused with strict rules, time limits, and limited boat numbers. Book early in peak wildlife months and follow briefings exactly.