Maldives eSIM – mobile data in the Maldives from €9.49
On a Maldives holiday data mostly covers messages and maps. Install the eSIM at home and you are connected as soon as you reach the airport at Male.
Maldives eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: Dhiraagu (4G)
- Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
- Install the eSIM within 180 days of purchase.
- You can buy more data for the same eSIM if you need it.
- Data only. For calls and messages you can use your own SIM card or apps.
Is the data enough?
Choose trip length and usage to get a rough suggestion.
Estimate: about 5.6 GB
Suggestion: 10 GB · 30 days · €77.49
The estimate is based on average use. Video and hotspot use data quickly.
VAT included. One-off payment, no automatic renewal. By buying you accept the terms and ask for immediate delivery, so your right of withdrawal ends once the eSIM has been delivered.
- First check if your phone supports eSIM
- Help with any problems: [email protected]
Data from the seaplane to the resort
In the Maldives the plan uses the Dhiraagu 4G network, one of the oldest and largest operators in the country. In Male, Hulhumale and the inhabited local islands coverage is usually good. On resort islands it depends on the island, and the signal can vary on boats and seaplanes.
The trip from the airport to a resort island is often by boat or seaplane, when the connection may drop. Save your transfer details and the resort's contact details on your phone beforehand. Many resorts have their own wifi, but coverage and speed vary, so your own data is more dependable for maps, messages and booking excursions.
Data plans in the Maldives cost more than in most destinations, so pick the smallest plan that will do. You can buy a local SIM at the airport, but the eSIM is installed at home and your own SIM stays in the phone. If you use data only for maps, messages and bookings, a small plan usually lasts the whole holiday, and the hotel wifi, where it is good, can cope with bigger downloads.
Get started in three steps
Choose a destination and plan
You see the price, validity and data amount right away.
Install the eSIM
You get a QR code and clear instructions. Your phone needs an internet connection during installation.
Turn on data when you arrive
Select the eSIM for mobile data when you reach your destination, and turn off data roaming on your own plan.
Good to know: Maldives
- Power sockets
- Socket type: G, D, J, K, L. A European C/F plug does not fit, so bring a travel adapter. Many resorts have British type G sockets.
- Voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Calling code
- +960
- Your own mobile plan
- EU roaming rules do not apply in the Maldives, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: Maldives
Does the internet work on the Maldives resort islands?
Usually yes, but coverage varies from island to island. On boats and seaplanes the connection can drop.
Should I use an eSIM or the hotel wifi in the Maldives?
Hotel wifi often does the job in your room, but an eSIM helps on the way, on excursions and when the wifi is slow. Prices are higher than elsewhere, so pick a small plan.
What can I use this eSIM for?
The plan is meant for mobile internet on your trip, for example maps, messages and browsing.
Will my own number still work?
Yes. Your own number and SIM card stay active for calls and messages. Choose the Reissaa eSIM for mobile data.
When should I buy the plan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, while you have a stable internet connection.
Will my own mobile plan work in the Maldives?
EU roaming rules do not apply in the Maldives, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Do I need a travel adapter for the Maldives?
Yes. The sockets in the Maldives are type G, D, J, K, L, and a European C/F plug does not fit. Voltage is 230 V.
What is the calling code for the Maldives?
The calling code for the Maldives is +960. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
