Airport development fee, departure tax increased from today

Revenue from the departure tax will contribute to increasing the reserve, while the airport development fee will be deposited into the Sovereign Development Fund.

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Tourists at Velana International Airport (VIA). PHOTO: MIHAARU

Malika Shahid

2024-12-01 18:20:32

Amendments to the laws raising the Airport Development Fee (ADF) and Departure Tax for passengers departing from airports in the Maldives have come into effect today.

As per the new changes, although the Airport Development Fee and departure tax on economy class passengers will remain unchanged for Maldivian passengers departing the country, the previous tax of USD 30 will be increased to USD 50.

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