Yesim
$34.80 5 GB · 30 days
See planSet up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Maldives eSIM: plans compared for 2026
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (21)
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | $45.00 | $2.25 |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $9.48 | $9.48 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $21.60 | $7.20 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $34.80 | $6.96 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $58.80 | $5.88 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $14.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 | $28.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 | $43.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 4 | $57.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 | $72.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 6 | $86.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $100.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 8 | $109.06 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 9 | $117.30 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 | $125.56 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 11 | $133.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 12 | $142.06 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 13 | $150.30 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 | $158.56 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $166.80 | — |
Full ranking
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9.5out of 10
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6.8out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest eSIM for the Maldives?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Yesim, at $34.80. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.
Can I top up an eSIM in the Maldives?
Most providers let you add data from their app. Terms vary, so check the plan page before you buy.