eSIM for Saudi Arabia
- Works on eSIM-capable phones
- Local partner networks, auto-connect
- Starts when you land
- Hotspot & easy top-ups
Your data roams on local partner networks in Saudi Arabia, connecting automatically to a reachable network where you are. Coverage runs on local partner networks and is strongest in major cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah, in tourist areas such as AlUla, and along the main intercity highways.
Like every network, coverage softens in remote and mountain areas. Cities, resorts and main routes are where it shines.
More GB, lower per-GB price: the 20 GB plan works out at $1.62 per GB.
Data plan
Select the GB you need for your trip
QR by email within minutes · starts when you land
Stay connected no matter what. Running low? Top up the same eSIM in a couple of taps, with no new QR and no reinstall. Install before or during your trip; your plan begins at first connection in Saudi Arabia.
Fast and reliable connection
Clear video calls with no delays.
Share stories in just a few seconds.
Enjoy creating video content and super fast uploading.
Find your way wherever you go!
The best performance in all your apps
Fast 4G/LTE on local partner networks keeps you connected across Saudi Arabia’s cities. The eSIM connects automatically and can fall back to another network if one has no service.
Get connected in 3 steps
Pick your plan by selecting the GB you need, and pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto.
Check compatibility list
Install your eSIM with the method you like: scan the QR from the email, or use the one-tap install link.
See install methods
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line. Your plan starts when it first connects to a local network in Saudi Arabia.
Advantages of the Simzora eSIM for Saudi Arabia
Buy today, fly whenever
Set up your data at home over Wi-Fi and land already connected in Saudi Arabia. No airport SIM queues, no paperwork, and your own number stays active for calls and OTP codes.
- No queues
- No paperwork
- Prepaid, price upfront
Connected across Saudi Arabia
Connects automatically and uses whichever network has service where you are.
Keep your WhatsApp number
A data-only second line. Your own SIM stays active for calls and bank OTP codes, and WhatsApp keeps working on your existing number.
Honest per-GB pricing
From $5.99, with lower per-GB rates on the larger plans. Prices include tax, with no hidden fees.
Top up without a new eSIM
Add data to the same eSIM in a couple of taps. No new QR code, no reinstall. Never delete the eSIM; top up instead.
Real-human support
People, not bots, on WhatsApp and email, 7 days a week from 9:00 to midnight (GMT+5), usually replying within 15 minutes.
Share your data with family
Hotspot is supported where the plan allows it: turn your phone into a Wi-Fi network and share with a laptop, tablet or a second phone.
Change of plans? Kept fair
All sales are final since eSIMs deliver instantly, so check your phone first and start small. Ask us before you buy.
Why buy a prepaid eSIM for Saudi Arabia with Simzora?
| What you get | Simzora eSIM | Local SIM card | Home-carrier roaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up from home, in minutes | |||
| No queues, paperwork or biometrics | |||
| Price known upfront, prepaid | |||
| Keep your own SIM active for calls & OTPs | |||
| Works on eSIM-capable phones | |||
| Data on local 4G / LTE |
General comparison. Local SIMs often require in-person registration; home-carrier roaming rates depend on your operator.
The best eSIM for Saudi Arabia travel
Land at Jeddah or Riyadh with data already working. Install your Simzora eSIM before you fly, then switch it on when you arrive, since your plan only starts counting at first connection in Saudi Arabia. From there it is maps to the hotel, a ride app at the curb, and a quick WhatsApp to say you landed. A 1GB week costs $4.99, and 5GB for 30 days is just $13.99.
Staying longer or traveling with family? The 10GB plan at $18.99 comfortably covers a two week trip, and heavier users can go 20GB for $27.99. Hotspot is allowed, so one eSIM can keep the whole group online between Riyadh, AlUla, and the Red Sea coast. Video calls home run over WhatsApp on fast 4G/LTE, and a top-up is always a tap away if you run low.
eSIM prices for Saudi Arabia
Standard GB plans and unlimited daily plans. One-time payment, prices include tax.
| Standard plan | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $5.99 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $11.49 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $16.49 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $21.99 |
| 20 GBBest value | 30 days | $32.49 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $91.99 |
| Unlimited plan | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 7 days | $19.99 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | $41.49 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | $82.99 |
FUP applies to unlimited plans.
Using your Saudi Arabia eSIM
Your eSIM connects to Saudi Arabia's two largest mobile networks, and switches between them automatically to pick up the stronger signal. You get fast 5G and LTE across the main travel cities, Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah, along with most towns and major roads. Coverage is at its best in and around the cities and can soften on the long desert highways between them, so expect the signal to thin out on open stretches like the drive toward the Eastern Province.
Of the two, one has the widest reach in the Kingdom. It is dependable across Riyadh and Jeddah and, importantly for anyone travelling for Umrah or Hajj, it holds up well throughout the holy areas of Makkah and Madinah, including the busy zones around the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. For pilgrims who want to stay in touch with family while they move between the two cities, that broad coverage makes it a practical choice.
The eSIM activates over the network, so it usually connects while you are still at the airport, at King Khalid in Riyadh or King Abdulaziz in Jeddah, before you clear passport control and customs. Because this is a roaming plan, your data may route through a gateway outside Saudi Arabia, which means the odd local site or app could treat you as if you are browsing from abroad. It is a minor quirk rather than a blocker, and everyday tools like maps, messaging and browsing work as normal.
- Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you fly, while you still have a steady connection at home, setup only takes a minute.
- After you land, set the Simzora eSIM as your mobile-data line and switch on Data Roaming for that line only, so your own number stays free of charges.
- If your phone shows No Service once you arrive, toggle Airplane Mode on and off once to nudge it into registering with fast local partner networks.
Frequently asked questions
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If you have any questions during this process, real people answer on WhatsApp and email, 7 days a week from 9:00 to midnight (GMT+5), usually within 15 minutes.