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Maldives eSIM — reviews & details

Maldives 20GB 30Days · 20 GB · 30 days

View plan & buy — $156.24
4.5

620 reviews

5 ★ 65%
4 ★ 24%
3 ★ 8%
2 ★ 2%
1 ★ 0%

Coverage & networks

  • Maldives Dhiraagu 4G

Traveller reviews

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Mei R.

Switzerland · Jan 2026

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Mei. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Omar 💜

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Ryan R.

UAE · Jan 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Highly recommend for any traveller.

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Really appreciate this, Ryan! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Maldives. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Ji-woo N.

Ireland · Jan 2026

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Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Appreciate you sharing this, Ji-woo. Glad it mostly worked for you in Maldives — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Grace

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Liam K.

Philippines · Jan 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Great experience overall.

Sara Sara GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you so much, Liam! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Sara

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Sven B.

Egypt · Jan 2026

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Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. A must-have for international travel.

James James GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Sven! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — James

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Arjun V.

Thailand · Jan 2026

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Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Exactly as described — no surprises.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

So glad to hear this, Arjun! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Diego, GotoeSIM Support

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Camila W.

Ireland · Jan 2026

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First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for the kind words, Camila! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Diego

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Sofia V.

Thailand · Jan 2026

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Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Apologies for the trouble, Sofia. We'd love the chance to make this right. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support

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Daniel S.

Australia · Jan 2026

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Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Great experience overall.

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you so much, Daniel! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support

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Min-jun V.

Mexico · Jan 2026

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Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks a lot, Min-jun! So happy the Maldives eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Sophie 💜

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Beatriz V.

Netherlands · Jan 2026

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Beatriz! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Omar S.

Poland · Jan 2026

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Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.

Laura Laura GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you for taking the time, Omar. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Maldives. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Laura

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Ananya M.

Spain · Jan 2026

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Did the job without any drama. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Telling my friends about this.

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Ananya! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Anna W.

Sweden · Jan 2026

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Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in Maldives. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Highly recommend for any traveller.

David David GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing, Anna! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Maldives. — David, GotoeSIM Support

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Louis B.

Indonesia · Dec 2025

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No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. A must-have for international travel.

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support · 6 months ago

Thank you so much, Louis! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Mark 💜

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Maldives eSIM cost?

The Maldives 20GB 30Days plan costs $156.24 for 20 GB over 30 days, paid once with no hidden fees.

How do I activate my Maldives eSIM?

Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Maldives.

Will this eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.

Can I keep my regular number?

Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Maldives.

Comments & questions

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Priya T. · 1 month ago

Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?

Omar Omar GotoeSIM Support

Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Priya — it switches on when you land. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support

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Viktor H. · 2 months ago

Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?

Ken Ken GotoeSIM Support

The clock starts on first use in-country, Viktor, so buying early is totally fine. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support

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Anna K. · 3 months ago

Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.

Diego Diego GotoeSIM Support

Thanks Anna, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support

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Isabella C. · 3 months ago

How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?

Priya Priya GotoeSIM Support

Your QR code arrives instantly, Isabella — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support

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Hana G. · 4 months ago

Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?

David David GotoeSIM Support

Yes Hana, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — David, GotoeSIM Support

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Yuki B. · 4 months ago

Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?

Tom Tom GotoeSIM Support

No surprise fees, Yuki! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support

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Wei R. · 5 months ago

Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?

Yuki Yuki GotoeSIM Support

Yes Wei, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support

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Anna N. · 6 months ago

Which networks does this connect to?

Mark Mark GotoeSIM Support

You'll be on top local networks, Anna — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support

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Zoe L. · 7 months ago

Can I use it in nearby countries too?

Sophie Sophie GotoeSIM Support

This plan covers its listed destination, Zoe — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support

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Aisha W. · 10 months ago

Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.

Grace Grace GotoeSIM Support

It works great on modern Samsung phones, Aisha! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. – Grace 💜

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Grace K. · 11 months ago

How do I check how much data I have left?

Anna Anna GotoeSIM Support

You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Grace. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support

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Zoe B. · 1 year ago

Is 5G supported or just 4G?

Emma Emma GotoeSIM Support

5G is available where covered, Zoe — you'll always get the best speed on offer. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support