The Maldives has received 166% more in revenue from Departure Tax in 2022.
Statistics from the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) show that the state received USD51 million in revenue from Departure Tax in 2022, which is 166% more than the USD31 million received in 2021.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih ratified the First Amendment to the Airport Taxes and Fees Act in July 2021, which introduced the Departure Tax. The tax was implemented in 2022, replacing the airport service charge of USD12 imposed on Maldivians and USD25 on foreign passengers. The tax is levied on passengers based on the airline fare classes and is waived for passengers with diplomatic immunity and children under the age of two years.
Departure Tax is USD12 for Maldivians travelling in Economy Class, USD30 for foreigners travelling in Economy Class, USD60 for all passengers travelling in Business Class, USD90 for all passengers travelling in First Class, and USD120 for all passengers travelling on private jets