Middle East eSIM

Q: Do I switch eSIMs at borders with a Middle East plan?

No — one Middle East plan works across the whole region, reconnecting to the best local network automatically each time you cross a border.

Q: How much does a Middle East eSIM cost?

Middle East plans start from $3.50, with 7 plans to choose from. You pay once — no contract and no auto-renew.

Q: How long is a Middle East eSIM valid?

Middle East plans are valid for 30 days. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network, not when you buy it.

Q: How long do I have to activate my Middle East eSIM?

You can buy now and activate later: install and start your Middle East eSIM within 180 days of purchase. Your plan's validity only begins once the eSIM first connects.

Q: What is an eSIM and how is it different?

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of swapping a plastic card, you scan a QR code and a new data plan installs in seconds — your physical SIM stays in for calls and texts on your normal number.

Q: Will my phone work with an eSIM?

Almost every phone from the last few years supports eSIM — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and up, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. The quickest check is to look for an “Add eSIM” option in your settings, or an EID number under About.

Q: Does my phone need to be carrier-unlocked?

Yes. A travel eSIM only installs on a carrier-unlocked phone. If you bought yours outright it’s almost certainly unlocked; if it came on a carrier contract, ask your provider to unlock it before you travel.

Q: When should I install my eSIM?

Install it before you fly while you still have Wi-Fi. It won’t start counting data until you arrive and switch it on, so there’s no rush to activate — just install early and toggle it on when you land.

8 countries · tier-1 local partners, 4G / 5G where available · from $3.50

8 countries coveredOne eSIM · no border swaps

Bahrain

Israel

Iraq

Kuwait

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Türkiye

Choose your data plan

1 GB

30 days · $3.50/GB

$3.50

3 GB

30 days · $2.00/GB

$6.00

5 GBMost popular

30 days · $1.90/GB

$9.50

10 GB

30 days · $1.75/GB

$17.50

20 GB

30 days · $1.63/GB

$32.50

30 GB

30 days · $1.57/GB

$47.00

50 GB

30 days · $1.50/GB

$75.00

✓ Data-only eSIM

✓ Keep your number

✓ Top-up anytime

✓ Activate within 180 days of purchase

Not sure your phone supports eSIM? Check compatibility →

Order summary

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Middle East

5 GB · 30 days

✓ Instant eSIM — QR code emailed in seconds

✓ Keep your existing number (data-only eSIM)

✓ Tier-1 local networks · 4G / 5G where available

✓ No contract, no roaming bill surprises

30-day money-back guarantee

You pay$9.50

Taxes included

No hidden fees

🔒 Secure payment via Stripe ·

How your eSIM works

See setup steps →

Buy in seconds

Pick a plan and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives by email instantly.

Scan the QR code

Open your camera or settings and scan to install — no physical SIM, no swapping.

Connect on arrival

Turn the eSIM on when you land and you're online on a local network right away.

Instant QR delivery

Your eSIM lands in your inbox the second you pay. Install before you fly.

Keep your number

Data-only eSIM — calls and texts stay on your normal SIM and number.

No roaming bills

One upfront price for the data you pick. Top up anytime, cancel nothing.

24/7 support

Real humans on chat day or night if anything doesn’t connect.

Questions about Middle East?

Everything you need to know before you buy.

Which countries does the Middle East eSIM cover?＋

The Middle East eSIM covers 8 countries on one plan, including Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, and Kuwait — all on a single eSIM, with no swaps.

Do I switch eSIMs at borders with a Middle East plan?＋

How much does a Middle East eSIM cost?＋

How long is a Middle East eSIM valid?＋

How long do I have to activate my Middle East eSIM?＋

What is an eSIM and how is it different?＋

Will my phone work with an eSIM?＋

Does my phone need to be carrier-unlocked?＋

When should I install my eSIM?＋

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Middle East eSIM

8 countries · tier-1 local partners, 4G / 5G where available · from $3.50

8 countries coveredOne eSIM · no border swaps

Bahrain

Israel

Iraq

Kuwait

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Türkiye

Choose your data plan

1 GB

30 days · $3.50/GB

$3.50

3 GB

30 days · $2.00/GB

$6.00

5 GBMost popular

30 days · $1.90/GB

$9.50

10 GB

30 days · $1.75/GB

$17.50

20 GB

30 days · $1.63/GB

$32.50

30 GB

30 days · $1.57/GB

$47.00

50 GB

30 days · $1.50/GB

$75.00

✓ Data-only eSIM

✓ Keep your number

✓ Top-up anytime

✓ Activate within 180 days of purchase

Not sure your phone supports eSIM? Check compatibility →

Order summary

🌍

Middle East

5 GB · 30 days

✓ Instant eSIM — QR code emailed in seconds

✓ Keep your existing number (data-only eSIM)

✓ Tier-1 local networks · 4G / 5G where available

✓ No contract, no roaming bill surprises

30-day money-back guarantee

You pay$9.50

Taxes included

No hidden fees

🔒 Secure payment via Stripe ·

How your eSIM works

See setup steps →

Buy in seconds

Pick a plan and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives by email instantly.

Scan the QR code

Open your camera or settings and scan to install — no physical SIM, no swapping.

Connect on arrival

Turn the eSIM on when you land and you're online on a local network right away.

Instant QR delivery

Your eSIM lands in your inbox the second you pay. Install before you fly.

Keep your number

Data-only eSIM — calls and texts stay on your normal SIM and number.

No roaming bills

One upfront price for the data you pick. Top up anytime, cancel nothing.

24/7 support

Real humans on chat day or night if anything doesn’t connect.

Questions about Middle East?

Everything you need to know before you buy.

Which countries does the Middle East eSIM cover?＋

The Middle East eSIM covers 8 countries on one plan, including Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, and Kuwait — all on a single eSIM, with no swaps.

Do I switch eSIMs at borders with a Middle East plan?＋

How much does a Middle East eSIM cost?＋

How long is a Middle East eSIM valid?＋

How long do I have to activate my Middle East eSIM?＋

What is an eSIM and how is it different?＋

Will my phone work with an eSIM?＋

Does my phone need to be carrier-unlocked?＋

When should I install my eSIM?＋

Explore other regions

Global Europe South America Africa Oceania North America Caribbean Central America Asia South East Asia Balkans

Travel guides for Middle East

Middle East

Staying connected in Dubai and the UAE

Fast 5G everywhere, but WhatsApp and FaceTime calling are restricted. What that means for a travel eSIM, plus a realistic data budget for the UAE.

2 min readRead →

Europe

How much data you need in Turkey

Great coverage on the coast and in Istanbul, thinner inland, plus why a travel eSIM sidesteps Turkey's famous phone-registration rule.

2 min readRead →

How-to

Setting up your eSIM before you fly

Why you should install at home on Wi-Fi, and the one setting people always forget on arrival.

2 min readRead →

Need a hand choosing?

Our team replies in minutes, 24/7 — or browse the help center.

Help center

Your next trip starts here.

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