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.

Which phones work with a Saudi Arabia eSIM?

Most phones from 2018 onward: iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, plus many recent Xiaomi, Oppo and Motorola models. Your phone must also be carrier-unlocked — check yours in 30 seconds on our compatibility page.

Saudi Arabia travel eSIM — stay connected across Saudi Arabia with My Holiday SIM

Saudi Arabia eSIM.

Name: Saudi Arabia travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM
Availability: InStock

For Umrah, Hajj and every journey across the Kingdom.

from $4.08/day · unlimited dataWill my phone work here? →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailHotspot where availableKeep your number5G ready

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$12.09$1.21/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$12.09

Included with every plan

Instant eSIM — QR code by email in minutes
Data-only — keep your own number for calls & texts
Plan days start on first connection abroad — install early
Tethering / hotspot where your plan allows
Top up data or days anytime — no new eSIM needed
4G/LTE speeds, 5G where available
Prepaid — the total above is the whole bill, no roaming fees
30-day refund on unused, uninstalled eSIMs

Good to know

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

Unlimited, honestly.

Unlimited plans run at full speed up to a daily fair-use allowance, then at reduced speed until the allowance resets the next day — you're never cut off. Every plan is prepaid: the checkout total is the whole bill, and we never add overage charges.

Hotspot support varies by plan and destination — where it's available for your plan in Saudi Arabia, it's shown in the plan details before you pay.

Two simple ways to buy

Saudi Arabia eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Saudi Arabia eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Saudi Arabia — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Saudi Arabia?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Saudi Arabia eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Saudi Arabia are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

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

$1.79

$5.36

—

5 days1GB

$1.07

$5.36

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.77

$5.36

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.21

$12.09

−32%

15 days3GB

$0.81

$12.09

−55%

30 days5GB

$0.63

$18.81

−65%

Unlimited plans7 days $29.56·15 days $61.83·30 days $122.33

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 $4.08/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Where you're headed

Discover Saudi Arabia.

Beautiful view of Riyadh Water Tower silhouetted against a stunning sunset sky.

Aerial view of contemporary big metropolis illuminated with glowing city lights at night

Aerial cityscape view featuring a mosque and mountains in Saudi Arabia.

Panoramic view of rocky desert landscape in Medina, Saudi Arabia at sunset, showcasing vibrant sky and mountains.

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 typically arrives by email within minutes.

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.

New to eSIM in Saudi Arabia?

What is a Saudi Arabia eSIM?

A Saudi Arabia eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Saudi Arabia data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ Installs in minutes✓ Keep WhatsApp on your number✓ Check your phone supports eSIM

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund within 30 days.

The price is the billPrepaid data — we never add overage charges.

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

Human supportBy chat and email — real people, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Saudi Arabia eSIM: data-only, no overage fees.

Your Saudi Arabia eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Saudi Arabia, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

Prepaid — no overage charges from us

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — we never add data-overage charges on top.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

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.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Saudi Arabia.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

Prepaid — no overage feesOne clear price before you fly. We never add data-overage charges — and our setup guide shows how to avoid charges from your home SIM.

Secure paymentsCards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay — processed securely by our payment providers; we never store your card details. Available options are shown at checkout.

Real human supportReal people on live chat and email — before, during and after your trip. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Saudi Arabia.

5G in supported areas on compatible devices; 4G more widely available

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.

Your eSIM connects automatically to an available supported partner network. The networks for your selected plan are shown before payment.

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.

City by city

Saudi Arabia eSIM, city by city.

Heading somewhere specific in Saudi Arabia? Each city guide covers the local airport, the areas you'll lean on data, and the same national Saudi Arabia eSIM — one plan, wherever you land.

Makkah eSIM Madinah eSIM Jeddah eSIM Riyadh eSIM Dammam eSIM Taif eSIM Abha eSIM AlUla eSIM Buraidah eSIM Khobar eSIM Dhahran eSIM Yanbu eSIM Jubail eSIM Khamis Mushait eSIM

Region by region

Saudi Arabia eSIM, region by region.

Exploring beyond the cities? Each regional guide covers the states, provinces and areas of Saudi Arabia — the local gateways, where the data holds up, and the same national Saudi Arabia eSIM working across all of it.

Riyadh Province eSIM Makkah Province eSIM Madinah Province eSIM Eastern eSIM Asir eSIM Tabuk eSIM Al-Qassim eSIM Ha'il eSIM Al-Bahah eSIM Jazan eSIM Najran eSIM Al-Jawf eSIM Northern Borders eSIM Eastern Province eSIM Hail eSIM Qassim eSIM

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.