The Government has reported that revenue from departure tax and the Airport Development Fee (ADF) exceeded MVR 3.8 billion in 2025, marking a significant increase of MVR 1.5 billion compared to the previous year.

Figures released by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) show that departure tax collections reached MVR 1.9 billion in 2025, up from MVR 1.1 billion in 2024. ADF revenue also stood at MVR 1.9 billion in 2025, compared to MVR 1.2 billion the year before.

This brought the combined total to MVR 3.8 billion in 2025, compared with MVR 2.3 billion in 2024, representing a 65.7 per cent increase year-on-year.

The departure tax is levied on all passengers departing from airports across the Maldives, while the ADF applies specifically to passengers leaving Velana International Airport on international flights. 

The Officials attributed the rise in collections to the surge in tourist arrivals, with the Maldives welcoming a record-breaking 2.25 million visitors in 2025.