Malta eSIM – mobile data in Malta from €3.49
Malta is small and well covered. A Malta eSIM is the easy extra for bus times, Gozo ferries and maps if your own allowance is thin.
Malta eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: GO (5G), Epic (5G)
- Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
- Install the eSIM within 180 days of purchase.
- You can buy more data for the same eSIM if you need it.
- Data only. For calls and messages you can use your own SIM card or apps.
Is the data enough?
Choose trip length and usage to get a rough suggestion.
Estimate: about 5.6 GB
Suggestion: 10 GB · 30 days · €18.49
The estimate is based on average use. Video and hotspot use data quickly.
VAT included. One-off payment, no automatic renewal. By buying you accept the terms and ask for immediate delivery, so your right of withdrawal ends once the eSIM has been delivered.
- First check if your phone supports eSIM
- Help with any problems: [email protected]
Getting around Malta online
Malta is in the EU, so a plan from an EU/EEA country should work here at home rates within fair use. Travellers on other plans, such as UK ones, should look at their provider's roaming terms. The eSIM suits those with a small allowance who want to keep their own data unused. It is data only, and your own number stays active.
The networks are GO and Epic (formerly Vodafone). The island is small and densely populated, so coverage in Valletta, Sliema, St Julian's and on Gozo is generally good. Weak spots can be deep caves, ancient temples and narrow alleys in old towns.
On Malta data helps with bus timetables, ride apps, Gozo ferry tickets and booking Comino trips. Public transport is frequent, but it is still sensible to check times in an app. A local SIM means a shop visit, while the eSIM is set up before you leave. With such short distances you mostly need data for planning day trips and navigating, not for long sessions. A small plan often suits a short break well.
Get started in three steps
Choose a destination and plan
You see the price, validity and data amount right away.
Install the eSIM
You get a QR code and clear instructions. Your phone needs an internet connection during installation.
Turn on data when you arrive
Select the eSIM for mobile data when you reach your destination, and turn off data roaming on your own plan.
Good to know: Malta
- Power sockets
- Socket type: G. A European C/F plug does not fit, so bring a travel adapter.
- Voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Calling code
- +356
- Your own mobile plan
- EU and EEA roaming rules apply in Malta, so a plan from an EU or EEA country works at home prices within fair use limits. An eSIM is a good addition if you need more data.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: Malta
Does the eSIM work on Gozo?
Yes, Gozo is covered by Malta's networks. Villages and the coast are usually fine.
Can I get online in Valletta's old town?
Yes, in the centre and on the streets, usually. Inside thick stone walls the signal indoors can be thin.
What can I use this eSIM for?
The plan is meant for mobile internet on your trip, for example maps, messages and browsing.
Will my own number still work?
Yes. Your own number and SIM card stay active for calls and messages. Choose the Reissaa eSIM for mobile data.
When should I buy the plan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, while you have a stable internet connection.
Will my own mobile plan work in Malta?
EU and EEA roaming rules apply in Malta, so a plan from an EU or EEA country works at home prices within fair use limits. An eSIM is a good addition if you need more data.
Do I need a travel adapter for Malta?
Yes. The sockets in Malta are type G, and a European C/F plug does not fit. Voltage is 230 V.
What is the calling code for Malta?
The calling code for Malta is +356. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
