eSIM Saudi Arabia: Prepaid Data Plans
Saudi Arabia eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB (7 days). 46 plans from 6 vetted providers on Zain SA, Mobily, and stc, hotspot on every plan. Buy online, install and top up in one MobiMatter app. Prices updated ·
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
What is the cheapest eSIM for Saudi Arabia?
The cheapest Saudi Arabia eSIM on MobiMatter costs $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 tourists and business travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Saudi Arabia plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB, and you install the eSIM before you fly, so you have data when you land, without queuing for a tourist SIM at the airport. 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 SA, Mobily, and stc. Every plan names its network, so you can choose the carrier you prefer before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Saudi Arabia?
Our best plan for Saudi Arabia right now is 20 GB for 30 days at $34.99 from NextLink. We rank plans on quality and value for money, and this one comes first in the list. 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 models sold in mainland China.
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
This 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
I tested the speed. It connected even faster than the internet I use at home in Turkey. There's no need to unnecessarily enrich service providers. You can use it abroad with peace of mind.
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Play Store5.0
Great helpdesk service, very quick response and problem solved in no time!
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Play Store5.0
"I have been using it in every country I have visited for years and have never had any problems. The prices are always very reasonable."
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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