🇲🇻 Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) & MACL
Maldives Airport Development Fee (ADF) & Departure Tax Calculator
Compute statutory Velana International Airport (MLE) passenger departure fees, ADF levies, and USD/MVR exchange totals across Economy, Business, First Class, and Private Charters.
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Passenger & Flight Parameters
Total Departure Levies (Group)
$120.00
Equivalent: MVR 1,850.40
Statutory Fee Breakdown
| Airport Development Fee (per pax) | $30.00 |
| Departure Tax (per pax) | $30.00 |
| Total Levies (per passenger) | $60.00 |
| Total Group Bill (USD) | $120.00 |
| Official MVR Total (MMA Peg 15.42) | MVR 1,850.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Airport Development Fee (ADF) in the Maldives? ▼
The Airport Development Fee (ADF) is a statutory levy enacted under Law No. 29/2016 charged on passengers departing from Velana International Airport (MLE) to fund airport infrastructure expansion.
What are the current departure tax rates for Maldivians vs foreign tourists? ▼
For Maldivians traveling Economy, the Departure Tax is $12 and ADF is $12 ($24 total). For foreign tourists in Economy, Departure Tax is $30 and ADF is $30 ($60 total). Business class is $60+$60 ($120), First class is $90+$90 ($180), and Private jets are $120+$120 ($240) irrespective of nationality.
Who is exempt from Maldives airport departure taxes? ▼
Passengers with diplomatic immunity, transit passengers staying less than 24 hours, children under two years old, and crew members operating international flights are exempt.
Are airport taxes paid separately at MLE airport or included in airfare? ▼
Under MIRA regulations, airlines and ticketing booking systems automatically collect both ADF and Departure Tax at the point of ticket issuance.
What exchange rate is used between US Dollars and Maldivian Rufiyaa? ▼
Statutory fees are legislated in USD, but converted to MVR using the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) official fixed peg rate of 1 USD = 15.42 MVR.