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.
Maldives changes single-use plastics timetable: what is banned now and what moves to 2029–31
Maldives changed its single-use plastics timetable on 19 September 2026, with an immediate sub-250ml beverage-bottle ban and other dates deferred.
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.
Visa & entry: what's changed recently
A running note on Maldives entry-rule changes, including the 2025 restriction on Israeli passports.
Sustainable tourism in the Maldives
Coral restoration, plastic-reduction targets and what 'sustainable' actually means across different resorts.
Flight connectivity: what's changing
The general direction of travel on international routes into Velana International Airport — and how to check current specifics.
Velana Airport's new terminal, explained
Velana International Airport's new Terminal 1 opened in July 2025 — what it means for arriving passengers, and how the old building is used now.
New resort openings — how to keep track
The Maldives resort count keeps growing every year — how to find genuinely new openings rather than outdated "coming soon" lists.
Coral reef health and bleaching, explained
Why Maldives reefs periodically bleach, what recovery looks like, and how it actually affects a typical snorkelling or diving trip.
Single-use plastics rules, explained
The Maldives' phased single-use plastic restrictions — what's actually banned, and what it means for resort stays and packing.