eSIM Saudi Arabia: Prepaid Data Plans
Saudi Arabia eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB; our top plan for Saudi Arabia alone is 20 GB for 30 days at $38.99 (Sparks), the top multi-country one 3 GB at $9.99 (2 countries). Here a plan for Saudi Arabia alone costs less per GB than any multi-country plan (46 plans from 6 vetted providers).
Saudi Arabia eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Saudi Arabia eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use an eSIM in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. stc, Mobily and Zain all support eSIM, including prepaid eSIM plans for international travellers. Travel eSIMs for Saudi Arabia connect to the same networks, whether you are in Riyadh, Jeddah or on Umrah in Makkah and Madinah. Your phone needs eSIM support and must be unlocked.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for Saudi Arabia?
The cheapest Saudi Arabia eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for Saudi Arabia alone: $3.49 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. Prices come live from 6 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Saudi Arabia?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Saudi Arabia plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers Saudi Arabia at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Saudi Arabia eSIMs use?
Saudi Arabia eSIMs on MobiMatter run on Zain, Mobily, and stc; 5G plans are available on Zain, Mobily, and stc. Zain carries the most plans. Each plan names its network, so you choose your carrier before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Saudi Arabia?
For Saudi Arabia alone, our top plan right now is 20 GB for 30 days at $38.99 from Sparks. If Saudi Arabia is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 3 GB for 90 days at $9.99 from Three Hong Kong, covering 2 countries. If price per GB is all that matters, the lowest right now is $1.10 per GB, with 50 GB for 30 days.
How much data do I need for a week in Saudi Arabia?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Saudi Arabia plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $9.99.
Do Saudi Arabia eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 20 plans for Saudi Arabia, where the local network has 5G coverage; the others use 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Saudi Arabia eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Saudi Arabia plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Saudi Arabia eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Saudi Arabia eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Saudi Arabia eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 46 plans from 6 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
5.0
Mentions Saudi ArabiaThis is a fantastic site. I purchased it from NextLink's data provider package during my Umrah pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. It has excellent reception everywhere, including the Metaf area... highly recommended.
GGökhan ALTAN
Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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BBettyyy29
App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
I used it in Thailand, good price and quality, it worked on the islands too, I recommend it...
RRamon Tigre
Play Store5.0
I had an issue with my eSIM and the customer service team was amazing. Super responsive, patient and were able to resolve my issue. I was worried when my eSIM wasn’t working I would get ghosted, but within a few hours I was emailing back and forth with their support team.
HHana jaha
App Store5.0
I bought the service for the second time for a trip to Turkey. I had some trouble finding the right settings on my iphone. Support helped out immediately and everything was working well when I arrived in Turkey.
AAlex_M01
App Store5.0
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CCnyt60
App Store5.0
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MMarnickname
App Store5.0
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MMahmoud qatanani
Play Store5.0
used this app several times, great cost effective way for data abroad
MMarc Harvey
Play Store5.0
Purchased eSIM in Australia and set it up in Azerbaijan. Having never used an eSIM before, I had a few ‘user issues’. These were sorted out very quickly via email and me sending a screen shot of my ‘attempted’ setup. Technician got back to me in very short order with some simple instructions and now all good. Great efficient service.
HHappy-Listener
App Store