# eSIM for Maldives

> Compare 15 prepaid eSIM data plans for Maldives, from $9.16. 4G/5G local networks, instant QR code by email, no contract, validity up to 30 days.

Page: https://esimnest.com/maldives/ · Data as of: 2026-10-24 · Prices: US dollars

## Maldives eSIM at a glance

- **Prices from:** $9.16
- **Plans:** 15 plans
- **Data allowances:** 1 GB to 20 GB, plus 3 unlimited plans
- **Validity:** 7 to 30 days, or 1 to 30 days with daily plans
- **Price per GB:** from $4.07, typically $7.33
- **Networks:** Dhiraagu
- **5G:** 4G / LTE
- **Hotspot:** 15 of 15 plans
- **Top-up:** 15 of 15 plans
- **Calls and SMS:** Data only

## Best eSIM for Maldives by trip length

The cheapest plan that covers the whole trip, for two kinds of use: light use is about 0.3 GB a day (maps and messaging), everyday use is about 1 GB a day (plus social media and some video).

| Trip | Light use | Everyday use |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 days | [1 GB for 7 days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-1-gb-7-days): $9.52 | [3 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-3-gb-30-days): $19.44 |
| 7 days | [3 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-3-gb-30-days): $19.44 | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-10-gb-30-days): $48.58 |
| 14 days | [5 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-5-gb-30-days): $27.32 | [20 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-20-gb-30-days): $81.31 |
| 30 days | [10 GB for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-10-gb-30-days): $48.58 | [1 GB a day for 30 days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-1gbday-unlimited): $274.80 |

Each plan is in the table above with its full terms. Unlimited plans may slow down after a fair-use limit.

## How Maldives compares with nearby destinations

At a typical $7.33 per GB, Maldives costs more than 92% of the destinations we cover.

Prices of the plans made for each destination. The typical price per GB is the median across its plans of 1 GB or more.

| Destination | Cheapest plan | Typical price per GB | Plans |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Türkiye](https://esimnest.com/turkey/) | $0.47 | $0.72 | 45 |
| Maldives | $9.16 | $7.33 | 15 |
| [Bahamas](https://esimnest.com/bahamas/) | $1.56 | $7.46 | 13 |
| [British Virgin Islands](https://esimnest.com/british-virgin-islands/) | $1.56 | $7.52 | 13 |
| [New Caledonia](https://esimnest.com/new-caledonia/) | $30.23 | $25.61 | 11 |

## Plans (15)

Price is what a customer pays; per-day plans are bought for 1 to 30 days at the daily price. Each plan name links to it on the page.

| Plan | Coverage | Data | Validity | Speed | Hotspot | Top-up | Price (USD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Maldives 1GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-1gbday-unlimited) | Maldives | 1 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $9.16/day |
| [Maldives 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-1-gb-7-days) | Maldives | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $9.52 |
| [Maldives 1GB 7 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-1gb-7days) | Maldives | 1 GB | 7 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $10.30 |
| [Maldives 2GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-2-gb-15-days) | Maldives | 2 GB | 15 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $14.98 |
| [Maldives 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-3-gb-30-days) | Maldives | 3 GB | 30 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $19.44 |
| [Maldives 3GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-3gbday-unlimited) | Maldives | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $22.18/day |
| [Maldives 3GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-3gb-30days) | Maldives | 3 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $26.40 |
| [Maldives 3GB 15 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-3gb-15days) | Maldives | 3 GB | 15 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $27.22 |
| [Maldives 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-5-gb-30-days) | Maldives | 5 GB | 30 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $27.32 |
| [Maldives 3GB/Day Unlimited](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-3gbday-fup1mbps-unlimited) | Maldives | 3 GB/day, then reduced speed | 1–30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $30.16/day |
| [Maldives 5GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-5gb-30days) | Maldives | 5 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $41.91 |
| [Maldives 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-10-gb-30-days) | Maldives | 10 GB | 30 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $48.58 |
| [Maldives 10GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-10gb-30days) | Maldives | 10 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $71.69 |
| [Maldives 20GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-20-gb-30-days) | Maldives | 20 GB | 30 days | 4G | Yes | Yes | $81.31 |
| [Maldives 20GB 30 Days](https://esimnest.com/maldives/#plan-maldives-20gb-30days) | Maldives | 20 GB | 30 days | 3G/4G | Yes | Yes | $124.16 |

## Mobile networks in Maldives

- Dhiraagu (4G)

## eSIM for Maldives: common questions

### Will an eSIM work on my phone in Maldives?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. That includes iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check the device compatibility page if you are unsure.

### When should I install the eSIM?

Install it before you travel, while you have Wi-Fi. For most plans the validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Maldives, not when you install it. Each plan's details show how long you have to activate it.

### Can I keep my own number and WhatsApp?

Yes. The eSIM is a second line for mobile data only. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other apps keep working with your own number.

### What happens if I run out of data?

Plans that support top-ups can be extended from your eSimNest account without installing a new eSIM. Whether a plan can be topped up is shown in its details. Otherwise you can buy a new plan at any time.

### Can I share the connection as a hotspot?

Most plans allow tethering. Plans marked with Hotspot in the list support it; check the plan details before you buy if it matters for your trip.

### How much does an eSIM for Maldives cost?

Plans for Maldives start at $9.16. For a week-long trip with everyday use (about 1 GB a day), the cheapest plan is $48.58: 10 GB for 30 days.

### Is there an unlimited eSIM for Maldives?

Yes, 3 plans have unlimited data, from $9.16. Unlimited plans usually slow down after a daily high-speed allowance; each plan's details state the policy.

### How long is an eSIM for Maldives valid?

Fixed plans are valid for 7 to 30 days from activation, and daily plans can be bought for 1 to 30 days.

### Does the eSIM work on 5G in Maldives?

The plans for Maldives use 4G/LTE networks.

### Can I make calls and send SMS with an eSIM in Maldives?

eSIMs for Maldives are data-only. You can still call and message over the internet with apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime.