Qatar eSIM – mobile data in Qatar from €3.99
Doha is a city of metro rides, ride apps and shopping malls. An eSIM puts data on your phone in minutes, which suits even a few hours of stopover.
Qatar eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: ooredoo (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 · €27.49
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]
Data for Doha, short stay or long
Qatar is a small country, and tourism centres on Doha: the metro, ride apps, museums and shopping centres. Getting around by metro and taxi needs data for maps, booking rides and tickets. Hotel wifi is not enough when you are out all day.
This eSIM uses the Ooredoo network. In Doha and the other populated areas the connection is usually good, and 5G is available depending on your device and the area. On desert excursions, such as a dune safari, the signal can weaken.
A local tourist SIM is available at the airport, but it needs your passport and a trip to the counter, and airport prices are often higher than in town. If your stopover in Doha lasts only a few hours, an eSIM is much more convenient. The plan is data only, and your own SIM stays in the phone alongside.
If you stay in Doha for a couple of days, keep your flight, hotel and excursion details saved on the phone offline too. That way you are fine even when the connection slows now and then.
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: Qatar
- Power sockets
- Socket type: G. A European C/F plug does not fit, so bring a travel adapter.
- Voltage
- 240 V, 50 Hz
- Calling code
- +974
- Your own mobile plan
- EU roaming rules do not apply in Qatar, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: Qatar
Do I need a local SIM in Qatar if I am only on a stopover?
No, an eSIM is much more convenient for a few hours, with no counter or passport check.
Does a SIM have to be registered in Qatar?
A local SIM needs your passport and a visit to the counter. An eSIM is installed in advance.
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 Qatar?
EU roaming rules do not apply in Qatar, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Do I need a travel adapter for Qatar?
Yes. The sockets in Qatar are type G, and a European C/F plug does not fit. Voltage is 240 V.
What is the calling code for Qatar?
The calling code for Qatar is +974. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
