Over MVR 1 billion has been collected as Airport Taxes and Fees (ATF) thus far this year.
According to the Finance Ministry, the state received MVR 1.2 billion in airport taxes and fees as of the 15th of this month, compared to MVR 863.4 million received during the same period last year.
Statistics show the state received MVR 614.4 million in departure tax and MVR 617.5 million in airport development fees this year. The reasons for the increase in airport taxes and fees include the increase in the number of tourists visiting the Maldives and the recent revisions to tax rates. The rate of departure tax and ADF was raised from 1 December last year.
Current rates for Departure Tax:
Economy Class: Locals $12 | Foreigners $50
Business Class: Locals $60 | Foreigners $60
First Class: Locals $90 | Foreigners $90
Private Jet: $120 | Foreigners $120
Those exempted from departure tax include persons with diplomatic immunity, transit passengers and children under the age of two.
Current rate of Airport Development Fee
Economy Class: Locals $12 | Foreigners $50
Business Class: Locals $120 | Foreigners $120
First Class: Locals $240 | Foreigners $240
Private Jet: Locals $480 | Foreigners $480
Those exempted from departure tax include persons with diplomatic immunity and direct transit passengers.
