6 plans from 1GB to 20GB. Buy now, scan the QR, and your data works the moment you land.
Slashtel Oman eSIMs start at $3.99 for 1GB over 7 days, across 6 plans. The lowest price per GB is $2.53 on the 20GB plan. A one-week trip costs from $3.99 (1GB). It connects to Omantel and Vodafone on up to 5G. Prices checked 9 October 2026.
Last checked: August 2026
You are flying into Muscat for a Gulf work trip, a weekend break, or a stopover between India and Europe. The airport has free Wi-Fi, but it drops the moment you step outside. You need maps for the Corniche, WhatsApp for the office, and a way to book a taxi without hunting for a signal.
If you are India-origin, you might also be keeping an Indian SIM alive for bank OTPs. An Oman eSIM handles your data while the home SIM stays quiet. No roaming bills, no hunting for a local SIM card at the airport.
Match your plan to your habits, not your dates.
| Plan | Best for |
|---|---|
| 5GB / 30 days | 2-4 day stopover: maps, WhatsApp, ride-hailing, light browsing |
| 10GB / 30 days | Week-long trip with daily video calls or streaming |
| 20GB / 30 days | Two weeks with heavy streaming and hotspot use |
Most travellers overestimate. Google Maps uses about 5MB per 10 minutes of navigation. A 30-minute WhatsApp video call uses roughly 150MB. If you stream Netflix for an hour a day, budget 1GB per day.
For a standard 5-day work trip, 10GB is the safe middle ground. For a weekend in Muscat, 5GB is plenty.
Arrival data. Buy your eSIM before you fly. Muscat Airport's free Wi-Fi requires an Omani phone number to log in, which you will not have. Install the eSIM at home, and data starts automatically when you land. No airport SIM shops, no passport registration.
Keep your home SIM for OTPs. If you are keeping an Indian number active for banking, top up before you leave. Your Oman eSIM handles data; your home SIM handles SMS. Turn off data roaming on the home SIM to avoid surprise charges. For Indian numbers, top up your balance via our recharge page before you travel.
5GB for 30 days is $15.59. QR code delivered by email within a minute. No contracts, no hidden fees. Refunded quickly if you do not install it and your trip changes.
Get your Oman eSIM or check all destinations. If you are keeping an Indian SIM active, see our India recharge page.
If your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM, yes. Most recent iPhones and Android flagships work. Check our compatibility guide if you are unsure. You install the eSIM before you fly, and data starts when you land in Oman.
For a 5-7 day trip with maps, WhatsApp, and light browsing, 5GB is comfortable. If you plan to stream video or use video calls daily, go for 10GB. You can always top up if you run low.
Yes. Your home SIM can stay in the phone for calls and OTPs while the Oman eSIM handles data. For Indian SIMs, keep roaming off to avoid charges. If you need to keep your Indian number active for bank OTPs, top up your balance before you leave.
Yes. Our 5GB plan covers a 2-3 day stopover with maps, ride-hailing apps, and messaging. Data starts on first connection, so you only pay for what you use.
Yes. It connects to major networks across Oman, including Salalah, Nizwa, and the interior. Coverage is strong along highways and in towns. Remote desert areas may have weaker signal, as with any network.
If you have not installed the eSIM, email esim@slashtel.com and we refund quickly. Once installed, the eSIM is non-refundable. Recharge for Indian numbers is irreversible once delivered.
For most trips a 5GB to 10GB data eSIM valid for 30 days is the right size: Slashtel's 5GB plan for Oman is $15.59 on Omantel and Vodafone. Install it before you fly, keep your home SIM on for calls and bank texts, and top up the same eSIM if you run low.
If your phone supports eSIM, an eSIM is simpler than a local SIM card: nothing to collect at the airport, no passport registration, and your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and OTP texts. A physical SIM only makes sense for long stays where you need a local phone number.
From $3.99 for 1GB valid 7 days, as of 9 October 2026. Longer trips: two weeks from $9.59 (3GB), one month from $10.19 (3GB).
$2.53 per GB on the 20GB plan (30 days, $50.69). Bigger plans usually cost less per GB, so buy the size you expect to use.
Omantel and Vodafone, with speeds up to 5G where available. The eSIM picks the strongest network automatically.
No. Slashtel eSIMs are data only, with no local number, calls or SMS. WhatsApp and other internet calls work, and your home SIM can stay on for calls and OTP texts.
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Oman, not when you buy it, so you can buy and install it before you travel.
After payment Slashtel emails a QR code within a minute. Scan it in your phone settings while on Wi-Fi at home, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if an EID appears, the phone supports eSIM.
Yes. Hotspot and tethering are allowed on Slashtel eSIMs.
Pick a plan, pay by card. QR arrives by email within a minute.
Scan the QR on Wi-Fi at home. Takes two minutes. Keep your main SIM in.
Enable data roaming on the Slashtel line. Done, no shops, no queues.