eSIM Saudi Arabia

Yes — the Esimy Saudi Arabia eSIM requires no Iqama, no Saudi passport, no Absher account, and no Saudi bank card. You buy it online with any international card or PayPal, scan the QR code, and it works the moment you land. This is the reason it is so popular with pilgrims, tourists, and business travelers who don’t have Saudi residency.

The reason is straightforward: Esimy is an international roaming product, not a local Saudi SIM. It connects to STC, Mobily, and Zain KSA as a visiting eSIM, the same way your home carrier would if you turned on data roaming — except at a fraction of the price and with a real local-style data allowance.

Compare that to a local Saudi prepaid SIM, which requires:

• A valid Iqama (Saudi residence permit) or a passport with valid Saudi visa
• Activation through Absher, the Saudi government digital ID platform
• Biometric registration at an STC, Mobily, or Zain store
• A cap of roughly 4–5 SIM cards per Iqama holder

Because Esimy is a roaming eSIM rather than a Saudi-issued SIM, none of those local-resident requirements apply to you. Perfect for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, tourists exploring AlUla or the Red Sea coast, and business visitors flying in for a Riyadh conference. Plans from €3.99 / 1 GB / 7 days up to €34.99 / 20 GB / 30 days. 5% Loyalty Points back into your Esimy Wallet on every purchase.

Yes — the Esimy Saudi Arabia eSIM is designed for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and delivers full 4G/5G coverage across all the holy sites. Whether you are performing Umrah or completing Hajj, the eSIM connects to STC, Mobily, and Zain KSA across Mecca, Medina, Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Jamarat, plus the bus and train routes between them, and the airports at Jeddah (JED) and Medina (MED).

Practical tips for pilgrims:

• Activate at the airport. Toggle the eSIM on the moment you land at JED or MED — don’t wait until you reach your Mecca hotel. You will need maps, WhatsApp, and your group’s location-share working from the first taxi or bus.
• Expect congestion during peak Hajj season. During Dhul Hijjah, several million pilgrims are on the same towers simultaneously. STC tends to perform best inside the Grand Mosque and around the Jamarat bridges; the Esimy eSIM will automatically prefer whichever of the three networks holds the strongest signal.
• Match the plan to your trip. For a typical 7–14 day Umrah, the €8.99 / 3 GB / 30 days plan covers maps, prayer times, and family calls. For full Hajj (2–3 weeks with heavy use), step up to €19.49 / 10 GB or €34.99 / 20 GB.
• Hotspot is included on every plan. Share data with your mahram, family, or pilgrimage group at the Mecca and Medina hotels — one eSIM keeps four or five devices connected.

No Iqama, no Saudi SIM kiosk, no Absher registration. 5% Loyalty Points back into your Esimy Wallet on every purchase.

The Esimy Saudi Arabia eSIM connects to the three major Saudi mobile networks — STC (Saudi Telecom Company), Mobily, and Zain KSA — giving you nationwide 4G/5G coverage on whichever signal is strongest at your location.

STC (Saudi Telecom Company) is the largest operator and the legacy national carrier. It has the deepest coverage in Mecca and Medina, including inside the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram), the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi), and along the Hajj routes through Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. STC is the go-to for pilgrims.

Mobily runs a strong urban 4G/5G footprint in Jeddah, Riyadh, the Eastern Province (Dammam, Al Khobar), and tourist destinations like AlUla and the Red Sea coast. Good signal density in commercial and hotel districts.

Zain KSA has been the most aggressive on 5G expansion and offers competitive performance in Riyadh, Jeddah, and along the Riyadh–Mecca corridor, plus growing rural reach.

Esimy connects to whichever of the three gives the best signal where you are — no manual switching, no roaming fees, no Iqama needed. Plans from €3.99 / 1 GB / 7 days. 5% Loyalty Points back into your Esimy Wallet on every purchase.

The Esimy Saudi Arabia eSIM starts at €3.99 and scales with your trip. The full ladder, verified live on esimy.net:

• €3.99 — 1 GB / 7 days (short Umrah, quick stopover)
• €8.99 — 3 GB / 30 days (typical 7–14 day Umrah pilgrimage)
• €11.99 — 5 GB / 30 days (extended Umrah or two-week tourist trip)
• €19.49 — 10 GB / 30 days (Hajj pilgrimage, business month, heavy maps/streaming)
• €34.99 — 20 GB / 30 days (full Hajj group leader, digital nomad, hotspot-heavy use)

Match the plan to your trip. A standard Umrah runs 7–14 days, so 3 GB / 30 days usually covers maps, WhatsApp video calls home, prayer-time apps, and ride-hailing comfortably. Full Hajj typically lasts 2–3 weeks with heavier hotspot use (sharing with family at Mecca and Medina hotels) — 10 GB or 20 GB is the safer choice. Business visitors to Riyadh or Jeddah who stream and tether daily should also size up to 10–20 GB.

All plans include 4G/5G, hotspot tethering, and instant QR activation. No contracts, no roaming surprises, no Saudi ID required. 5% Loyalty Points back into your Esimy Wallet on every purchase.

Getting an Esimy Saudi Arabia eSIM is fully online — no Saudi store visit, no Iqama, no waiting for shipping. Three steps:

1. Pick a plan. Visit esimy.net, open the Saudi Arabia page, and choose your size: €3.99 / 1 GB / 7 days for a short Umrah, €8.99 / 3 GB / 30 days for a typical pilgrimage, or up to €34.99 / 20 GB / 30 days for full Hajj or a business month in Riyadh.

2. Install before you fly. Pay by Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or wire transfer — the QR code lands in your inbox in seconds. Open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM on iPhone or Network → Mobile network → Add eSIM on Android and scan the code. Do this at home on Wi-Fi, not at the airport — Saudi airports are big and installing on the move is a hassle.

3. Activate on landing. The eSIM stays dormant until you arrive at JED (Jeddah), RUH (Riyadh), or DMM (Dammam). Toggle on cellular data once you touch down — it connects automatically to STC, Mobily, or Zain KSA and you have Maps, WhatsApp, and Uber working before you reach baggage claim.

Check your phone on the supported devices list first. 5% Loyalty Points back into your Esimy Wallet on every purchase.

An eSIM for Saudi Arabia is a digital SIM that downloads straight onto your phone — no plastic card, no Saudi kiosk visit, no Iqama, no Saudi address. The Esimy Saudi Arabia eSIM connects to STC (Saudi Telecom Company), Mobily, and Zain KSA for nationwide 4G/5G coverage across Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Dammam, AlUla, and the Red Sea coast.

It works like this: pick a plan on esimy.net, pay online, and the QR code arrives in your inbox within minutes. Scan it with your phone’s camera (Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM on iPhone, Network → Add eSIM on Android), and the profile installs in seconds. The eSIM stays dormant until you land at King Abdulaziz International (JED), King Khalid International (RUH), or any Saudi border — then it activates automatically and your data starts running.

Your home SIM stays in the phone, so you keep your regular number for calls and WhatsApp while the Esimy eSIM handles data. Check compatibility on the supported devices list — most iPhones from XS onward and Android flagships from 2018 onward work. Plans from €3.99 / 1 GB / 7 days. Every purchase earns 5% Loyalty Points back into your Esimy Wallet.

Yes. Our support team offers 24/7 customer support via chat and email.

Use maps, messaging, ride-hailing, and VoIP apps normally. No extra VPN or contract required.

Yes. Coverage runs on top Saudi networks (STC, Mobily, Zain) for high-speed data in Mecca, Medina, and major cities.

No ID is required to purchase or activate our prepaid travel eSIM.

Yes. Install the eSIM by scanning the QR code and it will auto-activate on first connection in KSA.

Some apps are restricted by local governments. By using our eSIM you can bypass that but in rare cases if it doesn’t work then use some kind of VPN – our support can help you with that.