eSIM for the Maldives
A prepaid data eSIM gets your phone online in the Maldives without a local SIM card. 3 plans in our catalog work there, from $11.99. You buy it online and get it by email, then install it at home before you fly.
- 3 data plans work in the Maldives, from $11.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 3 plans cover the Maldives only.
- Every plan here starts when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
Plans for the Maldives only
Every size and length sold for the Maldives alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $11.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $19.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $24.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
Network and plan details
- Every plan here connects at 5G where the local network and your phone support it.
- All 3 plans for the Maldives start when you first use data.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 3 plans. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Male
- Country calling code: +960
- Plans: 3, from $11.99 to $24.99
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. Every plan for the Maldives starts on first use, so installing early costs you no days.
- Name the line Maldives and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for the Maldives cost?
Plans start at $11.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for the Maldives?
Not right now. The largest plan for the Maldives has 3 GB of data.
Is there a plan for the Maldives only?
Yes. 3 plans cover the Maldives only, from $11.99.
When does the plan start counting days?
All 3 plans for the Maldives start when you first use data. Install at home and keep the line off until you land.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.