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MMA Proposes Forex Bill; Critics Highlight Shift in President’s Stance
The Maldives Monetary Authority has proposed a foreign exchange bill to Parliament that would soften its mandatory USD-to-MVR exchange rules for tourist facilities, exempting young children, complimentary-package guests and short stays, and lowering the requirement to US$25 per guest on inhabited islands. Critics note the proposal contradicts President Mohamed Muizzu's earlier insistence that the rule would not change, while over 50 resorts have rejected the original regulation.
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We are not going to change this rule. We will not change it.
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US$500USD to be exchanged per tourist at resorts under the current ruleMaldives RepublicUnder the current rule, resorts must exchange US$500 per tourist at local banks, while guesthouses and smaller facilities are required to exchange US$25 per guest.
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US$25USD to be exchanged per guest at guesthouses and smaller facilities under the current ruleMaldives RepublicUnder the current rule, resorts must exchange US$500 per tourist at local banks, while guesthouses and smaller facilities are required to exchange US$25 per guest.
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US$25USD to be exchanged per guest at tourist facilities on inhabited islands under the proposalMaldives RepublicAdditionally, tourist facilities on inhabited islands—regardless of bed count—would only need to exchange US$25 per guest.
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24 hoursMinimum stay below which tourists are exempt from the mandated exchangeMaldives RepublicThe proposed changes exempt children under two years, tourists on complimentary packages, and those spending less than 24 hours at resorts from the mandated US$500 exchange per tourist.
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over 50Resorts that formally rejected the regulation's applicabilityMaldives RepublicThe policy has faced backlash from resort operators and industry leaders, with over 50 resorts formally rejecting its applicability.
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The Maldives Monetary Authority proposed a foreign exchange bill to Parliament.Maldives RepublicThe Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has proposed a foreign exchange bill to Parliament, proposing concessions to its controversial rules mandating tourist facilities to exchange fixed amounts of US dollars for Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR).
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The foreign exchange regulation was introduced and is set to take effect.1 October and is set to take effect on 1 January 2025Maldives RepublicThe proposed concessions are being viewed as significant adjustments to the original regulation, which was introduced on 1 October and is set to take effect on 1 January 2025.
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