eSIM Middle East & North Africa
Buy an eSIM for Middle East & North Africa: instant activation, 4G/5G speeds and no roaming fees. Prepaid travel data plans from top local networks. Stay connected in Middle East & North Africa.
- Set up before you fly
- Keep your own SIM
- Top up anytime
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€1.89Middle East & North Africa eSIM plans
★ Recommended
5 GB · 30 days
€9.99Countries in Middle East & North Africa
13 countries covered by this region
Why travel with HelloSIM
Starts when you land
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects at your destination, so you can buy early without losing days.
Set up before you fly
Get your QR code by email and install the eSIM over Wi-Fi at home.
Keep your own SIM
Your regular SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts while the eSIM handles your data.
Top up anytime
Running low? Add more data to the same eSIM in a few taps.
Compatible Devices
Works with iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and most modern smartphones that support eSIM.
Before you buy
Quick answers on phone compatibility, how much data to get, installation and roaming.
Does My Phone Support eSIM? How to Check
Which phones typically support eSIM, three quick ways to check yours (including the EID and *#06#), how to confirm it is unlocked and the exceptions that catch people out.
How Much Mobile Data Do You Need for a Trip?
A practical way to estimate travel data: three usage profiles, what each app really costs you in data, worked examples and habits that make a plan last longer.
How to Set Up an eSIM on iPhone: Step by Step
Install a travel eSIM on your iPhone with the QR code or manual details, label your lines, choose the right data line and switch on roaming correctly when you land.
eSIM on Google Pixel and Other Android Phones
How to add a travel eSIM on a Google Pixel or another Android phone, where each brand hides the setting, and how to set data and roaming so only the eSIM line roams.
eSIM vs Roaming: How to Avoid Roaming Charges Abroad
How carrier roaming is usually billed, where surprise charges come from, and how a prepaid travel eSIM plus a few phone settings keeps your data costs fixed.
Frequently asked questions
FAQWhen does my Middle East & North Africa eSIM plan start?
Your plan starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not on the day you buy it. You can buy and install it before your trip over Wi-Fi without losing any days.
Does the Middle East & North Africa eSIM include a phone number?
No, it is a data-only eSIM. Your regular SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts, and apps like WhatsApp keep working with your usual number over the eSIM data.
Can I add more data to my Middle East & North Africa eSIM?
Yes. Top up the same eSIM anytime from your HelloSIM account, the app or the Check / Top up page, with no need to install a new eSIM.
How do I receive my Middle East & North Africa eSIM?
Right after checkout we email you the QR code, and the eSIM also appears in your HelloSIM account and app. If you pay with crypto, it is issued once the payment is confirmed on the blockchain.
Can I pay for a Middle East & North Africa eSIM with crypto?
Yes. At checkout choose “Pay with crypto” and pay with Bitcoin, USDT, USDC, Ethereum, Solana or another supported coin. Prices are in euros and are converted when you pay; crypto payments start at €1.00, and your Middle East & North Africa eSIM is issued once the payment is confirmed on the blockchain.
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