Destination · MV
Maldives eSIM
Data from
$11.74
1 GB · 1 day
- Plans
- 8
- Validity
- 1–30 days
- Data
- from 1 GB to 20 GB
The QR arrives on screen and by e-mail right after payment
View plansChoose a plan
Data and validity for your trip
All plans and prices (8)
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 1 day | |
| 3 GB | 1 day | |
| 1 GB | 7 days | |
| 3 GB | 15 days | |
| 3 GB | 30 days | |
| 5 GB | 30 days | |
| 10 GB | 30 days | |
| 20 GB | 30 days |
Boarding
Three steps to get online
- Boarding 01Before the trip
Choose a plan
Data and validity for your trip
- Boarding 02One minute
Pay your way
Card or SBP — the QR e-mail arrives instantly.
- Boarding 03At home on Wi-Fi
Scan the QR
Your phone camera activates the eSIM. Online in seconds.
Roaming-free internet in the Maldives
In the Maldives, 4G LTE reaches the vast majority of inhabited islands and resorts, with the strongest coverage in Malé and Hulhumalé. On many resort islands mobile data is the only way online besides paid hotel Wi-Fi.
eSIM, roaming or a local SIM?
Bought online in a minute, QR on screen instantly, fixed price, no store visit and no number change.
Convenient but expensive: high per-megabyte rates and the risk of overage charges. Fine for a couple of days at most.
Cheap per plan, but you have to find a store, show ID, deal with the language, set it up and get a separate number. Time and stress on day one.
Travel tips
- Install your eSIM before departure: many resort islands have no phone shop, and the boat or seaplane transfer can take hours.
- Island-hopping across atolls? Download offline maps and save your bookings in advance — signal is weaker on remote islands.
- Home-carrier roaming in the Maldives is usually very expensive given the island geography — a local eSIM is almost always the better deal, even for a short trip.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for the Maldives cost?
From $11.74 (1 GB for 1 day). 8 plans in total: from 1 GB to 20 GB, for 1, 7, 15 or 30 days. You pay once — no subscription.
What plan lengths are available for the Maldives?
Plans for 1, 7, 15 and 30 days — pick one that covers your whole trip.
How do I set up an eSIM for the Maldives?
After payment you'll get a QR code. Install the eSIM in advance over Wi-Fi, then on arrival select the eSIM for mobile data and turn on Data Roaming for it — your phone will connect to a local network automatically.
How fast does the eSIM arrive after payment?
Instantly: the QR code appears on screen and is also emailed right after payment.
Does my main phone number stay active?
Yes. The eSIM works as a second data-only line — your primary SIM stays active for calls and SMS.
Departures