● 26 natural atolls 1,192 coral islands, about 200 inhabited● Visa on arrival Free 30 days, all nationalities● Green tax $12/night resorts · $6/night small guesthouses● Best diving visibility Dry season, roughly Dec–Apr● One island, one resort The concept that shaped Maldives tourism● Guesthouses on local islands Legal since 2009 — a genuine budget route● 26 natural atolls 1,192 coral islands, about 200 inhabited● Visa on arrival Free 30 days, all nationalities● Green tax $12/night resorts · $6/night small guesthouses● Best diving visibility Dry season, roughly Dec–Apr● One island, one resort The concept that shaped Maldives tourism● Guesthouses on local islands Legal since 2009 — a genuine budget route
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News & updates

Rules, taxes and entry requirements change more often than the guides above suggest. This is where we track what's actually shifted, with dates and sources.

Taxes & fees

Green tax & resort taxes, explained

How much green tax, GST and service charge actually add to a Maldives bill — and how the rates changed in 2025.

Entry rules

Visa & entry: what's changed recently

A running note on Maldives entry-rule changes, including the 2025 restriction on Israeli passports.

Sustainability

Sustainable tourism in the Maldives

Coral restoration, plastic-reduction targets and what 'sustainable' actually means across different resorts.

Flights

Flight connectivity: what's changing

The general direction of travel on international routes into Velana International Airport — and how to check current specifics.