Does it cover Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah?

Yes — coverage follows the Kingdom's major networks across Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, Riyadh and the routes between them.

Can my family reach me during pilgrimage?

Yes. Your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and WhatsApp keeps your usual number, while the eSIM quietly handles all your data.

Can I use this eSIM across the Gulf?

The Saudi Arabia plan covers Saudi Arabia only. If your trip also takes in other Gulf or Middle East stops, the Middle East regional eSIM covers 11 countries on one plan — including stopovers.

Will my eSIM work as soon as I land in Saudi Arabia?

Yes — install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly, then switch the line on when you land. It joins a partner network in Saudi Arabia automatically, usually before you reach baggage claim. Your days only start counting at that first connection.

Do I keep my own number and WhatsApp in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. This is a data-only eSIM that runs alongside your home SIM. Your number stays active for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number the whole trip.

When do my days start counting?

Only when the eSIM first connects to a network in Saudi Arabia — not when you buy or install it. Buying ahead of your trip is completely safe.

Saudi Arabia eSIM.

For Umrah, Hajj and every journey across the Kingdom.

from £4.05/day · unlimited dataWill my phone work here? →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number5G ready

Best-value plan · choose your days

£1.11/ day

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 10 days, 5GB · valid 30 days£11.07

Good to know

Keep WhatsApp on your home number — family can reach you at every step of your pilgrimage.

The Saudi Arabia eSIM guide.

For Umrah and Hajj travellers, staying reachable matters more than anywhere else — group coordination in Makkah, video calls home from Madinah, navigation between the holy sites. A travel eSIM keeps WhatsApp on your home number while handling all your data in the Kingdom.

How it works on the day

Install before departure — many pilgrims set it up the night before the flight. Switch the line on when you land in Jeddah or Madinah and you're connected for the whole journey, including the Haramain high-speed rail between cities.

Choosing your days

Umrah trips typically run 10–15 days, which lands in the discounted day-rate band; a 30-day plan covers the full Hajj season at the lowest rate.

Saudi Arabia eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

£1.09

£3.28

—

5 days1GB

£0.66

£3.28

−39%

7 days1GB

£0.47

£3.28

−57%

10 days5GBPopular

£1.11

£11.07

—

15 days5GB

£0.74

£11.07

−32%

30 days5GB

£0.37

£11.07

−66%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Saudi Arabia

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Saudi Arabia eSIM from £4.05/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

How to activate your Saudi Arabia eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Saudi Arabia

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Made for your kind of trip.

Umrah & HajjStay reachable on WhatsApp at every step of your pilgrimage — Makkah, Madinah and the journey between.

UmrahReachable on WhatsApp at every step — Makkah, Madinah and the journey between.

HajjA 30-day plan covers arrival to departure at the lowest day rate.

Family groupsHotspot for the group, one plan per phone, no local SIM queues.

Business travelRiyadh and Jeddah meetings on dependable 5G.

Coverage in Saudi Arabia.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Saudi Arabia's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Final carrier names are confirmed at checkout — pending network agreements.

Popular places covered

MakkahMadinahJeddahRiyadhDammam

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Before you fly

Saudi Arabia eSIM questions, answered.

Yes — it's one of the most common uses. You stay reachable on WhatsApp with your home number throughout Makkah and Madinah, with data for maps, group coordination and video calls home.