Saudi Arabia eSIM – mobile data in Saudi Arabia from €4.49
Between Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina and AlUla the distances are big and the bookings are in apps. An eSIM gives you data on landing, without the SIM counter.
Saudi Arabia eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: STC (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 · €26.99
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]
Phone data across a very large country
Saudi Arabia is a huge country, and visitors' routes often run between Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina and AlUla. In the cities ride apps, food orders and maps work on data. Many sights and experiences are booked through an app, so the phone is useful every day. Your own data keeps all of these within reach.
This eSIM uses the STC network. In the big cities the connection is usually good. In desert areas and on long stretches of road between cities the signal can weaken, so download offline maps before you leave. Along main roads and near cities the connection is generally better than on empty highways.
A local tourist SIM is registered with your passport, and buying one means a visit to a sales point or the airport counter. Buy the eSIM in advance and you avoid the errand right after arrival. The plan is data only, and your own number stays in the phone.
Whether you are on a business trip to Riyadh or a cultural trip to AlUla, keep maps, booking confirmations and insurance details saved on the phone even without a network. That way the trip runs smoothly even if the connection occasionally drops.
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: Saudi Arabia
- Power sockets
- Socket type: G. A European C/F plug does not fit, so bring a travel adapter.
- Voltage
- 230 V, 60 Hz
- Calling code
- +966
- Your own mobile plan
- EU roaming rules do not apply in Saudi Arabia, 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: Saudi Arabia
Does the eSIM work in Riyadh and Jeddah?
Yes, in the big cities the connection is usually good. In desert areas and on long roads between cities it can weaken.
Must a SIM card be registered in Saudi Arabia?
A local tourist SIM is registered with your passport at a sales point or the airport. An eSIM is bought 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 Saudi Arabia?
EU roaming rules do not apply in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia?
Yes. The sockets in Saudi Arabia are type G, and a European C/F plug does not fit. Voltage is 230 V.
What is the calling code for Saudi Arabia?
The calling code for Saudi Arabia is +966. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
