Reuse it next trip
Already have eSIM BFF from another country? Just add a Maldives package — no new install.
eSIM for the Maldives
🇲🇻 Maldives eSIM from BND 9.25
Resort Wi-Fi is often slow or paid. An eSIM is the cheapest reliable option around Malé and the atolls. You land connected on Dhiraagu, Ooredoo, then top up anytime on the same eSIM.
- LTE + 5G
- 30 days from first connection
- Hotspot included
- Tax included
Plans & prices
Maldives eSIM data plans — tax included
All Maldives plans run 30 days from the moment you first connect. Prices below are indicative until we open orders.
Most popular
5 GB
BND 25.33
BND 5.07 per GB · indicative
- 30 days
- Hotspot included
- Top up anytime
Indicative prices in USD, tax included when we sell. Data-only eSIM — your home number keeps working for calls and SMS.
Coverage in Maldives
Which networks does the Maldives eSIM use?
Your eSIM roams on Dhiraagu and Ooredoo — your phone attaches to whichever is strongest where you stand, and switches automatically when you move. 5G is available in Malé and other major cities where the carrier opens it to roaming profiles; elsewhere you get LTE.
Good to know before you go
- Resort Wi-Fi is often slow or paid — an eSIM is the cheapest reliable option.
Top up at 0 GB
Our dashboard loads without data. Run out in Malé and you can still buy more.
Family-friendly
Order several Maldives eSIMs at once. Each traveler scans their own QR code.
No app required
Install from email. Manage the Maldives package from the dashboard — it loads at 0 GB.
How to get online
Setting up your Maldives eSIM in three steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose a plan above. The QR code and one-tap install link arrive by email within seconds.
- 02
Install on Wi-Fi
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, then scan. Turn on Data Roaming for the new line. iPhone guide · Android guide
- 03
Land in the Maldives
Switch the line on. Within a minute you see Dhiraagu in the status bar and your 30 days begin.
FAQ
Maldives eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for the Maldives cost?
Plans for the Maldives start at BND 9.25 for 1 GB (30 days). The most popular option is 5 GB for BND 25.33. All prices include tax and there is no activation fee.
Which networks does the Maldives eSIM connect to?
Your eSIM roams on Dhiraagu and Ooredoo — the phone picks the strongest signal automatically. 5G is available where the carrier offers it to roaming profiles; otherwise you get LTE.
Do I need to install a new eSIM for the Maldives if I already have eSIM BFF?
No. If you already installed eSIM BFF on a previous trip, just buy a Maldives package in your dashboard. It attaches to the eSIM you already have and works as soon as you land.
Does the Maldives eSIM include a phone number?
It is a data-only eSIM. Your normal number keeps working for calls and SMS through your home SIM, and apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and Telegram work over the eSIM data. This keeps prices low and setup simple.
Can I use hotspot with the Maldives eSIM?
Yes. Tethering is included on every plan, so you can share your Maldives data with a laptop or a travel partner.
When should I buy my Maldives eSIM?
Buy it before you fly and install it on Wi-Fi at home. The 30-day validity only starts when your phone first connects to a network in the Maldives, so buying early costs nothing.
Anything I should know about data in the Maldives?
Resort Wi-Fi is often slow or paid — an eSIM is the cheapest reliable option.
Nearby
All of Asia →Traveling on from the Maldives?
Same eSIM. Just add a package for the next country.
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Visiting several countries? The Asia regional plan covers Maldives and its neighbors on one balance.
Land in the Maldives with your BFF already on.
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