Maldives eSIM — Malé and the resort islands
A BellRoam the Maldives eSIM gives you mobile data across the Maldives without buying a SIM on arrival. Receive the QR code by email, install it before you fly and switch it on when you land in Malé.
Network and coverage
| Network | Dhiraagu |
| Strong coverage | Malé, Hulhumalé, the airport and most inhabited and resort islands |
| Weaker spots | Open sea during boat and seaplane transfers, and liveaboard cruises |
The network shown on each plan is the one your eSIM connects to.
Which plan should I choose?
- A 4–5 night resort stay: maps, messaging, ride-hailing and social media fit in a small total-data plan.
- A week or more, island-hopping: choose a mid-size plan if you navigate all day, upload photos or share a hotspot.
- Remote work or lots of video: pick the largest plan and use Wi-Fi for big downloads.
eSIM, local SIM or roaming?
| BellRoam eSIM | Airport SIM | Roaming from home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready when you land | Yes, installed before you fly | After queueing and registration | Yes |
| Keep your own number | Yes, on your main SIM | You swap SIM cards | Yes |
| Cost | Prepaid, fixed price | Tourist prices at the airport | Often the most expensive |
Tips for the Maldives
- Resort Wi-Fi can be slow or charged; a data plan keeps messaging and photo uploads working from the beach.
- Seaplane and speedboat transfers can lose signal mid-way; download booking details before leaving Malé.
Visiting more than the Maldives?
A Maldives plan works in the Maldives only. Visiting neighbours too? Buy a plan for each country: Sri Lanka, India.
Get connected in 3 steps
- Choose a plan by data amount and validity, then pay by card, PayPal or wallet.
- Receive your QR code by email within minutes.
- Scan it in your phone's settings, then turn on the BellRoam line and data roaming in the Maldives.
If the eSIM cannot be installed or activated because of a fault on our side or the network's, you get a full refund under our refund policy. See also the installation guide and compatible devices.