With the exception of tourist guesthouses and hotels on inhabited islands, the registration procedure will now call for an additional permit from the city council, which will also be mandated by the council itself. To ensure compliance with the guidelines, the Ministry or an agency designated by the Ministry will conduct regular inspections, including routine inspections.
As part of this, the inspection fee has been revised from MVR 1,000 to MVR 2,000. Previously under the purview of the Ministry of Tourism monitoring of spa businesses has now been transferred to the Ministry of Economic Development. The registration form for spa businesses can now be submitted through the online portal available under the Business Activities Registration section on the Ministry of Economic Development's website.
