Maldives eSIM guide
1 network · 6 data plans from $9.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Dhiraagu 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $9.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $5.20/GB
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $9.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $15.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $103.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $15.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $35.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $103.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $35.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $63.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $103.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $63.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $103.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $103.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Maldives
The Maldives eSIM connects to Dhiraagu. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Maldives
- MLE Velana International, Malé
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Maldives.
City guides in Maldives
All 6 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $9.99 | $1.43 | $9.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $15.99 | $1.07 | $8.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $21.99 | $0.73 | $7.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $35.99 | $1.20 | $7.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $63.99 | $2.13 | $6.40 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $103.99 | $3.47 | $5.20 |
Questions about Maldives
Which networks does the Maldives eSIM use?
The Maldives eSIM connects to Dhiraagu. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Maldives?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $35.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Maldives?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 20 GB · 30 days for $103.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Maldives plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Maldives?
The main international airports are Velana International, Malé (MLE).
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.