GREEN TAX COMES INTO EFFECT ON 1 NOVEMBER 2015

Green Tax, imposed under the Maldives Tourist Act, comes into effect on 1 November 2015. It is payable at the rate of USD 6 per day of stay by tourists who stay in tourist resorts, tourist hotels and tourist vessels. Moldivians and resident permit holders are not required to pay the Green Tax.

Policies and procedures with regard to the imposition of green tax are set out in the Green Tax Regulation (Regulation Number 2015/R-181).

Further information on the tax and explanations on your obligations with respect to the tax is given in the Green Tax Guide published by the MIRA.