6 plans from 1GB to 20GB. Buy now, scan the QR, and your data works the moment you land.
Slashtel Qatar eSIMs start at $3.79 for 1GB over 7 days, across 6 plans. The lowest price per GB is $2.40 on the 20GB plan. A one-week trip costs from $3.79 (1GB). It connects to ooredoo and Vodafone on up to 5G. Prices checked 9 October 2026.
Last checked: August 2026
You are landing in Doha on a stopover between London and Mumbai, or you are flying in for a week of meetings in the Gulf. Either way, you need data the moment you switch off airplane mode. A Qatar eSIM from Slashtel gets you online before you reach the baggage carousel.
For UK residents, the Doha corridor is a common refuelling point on India-UK routes. For India-origin travellers, it is a short hop from Delhi or Mumbai. The airport is efficient, but the Wi-Fi asks for a passport scan and an email address. A travel eSIM skips that friction entirely.
Map your data to your actual habits, not a generic plan.
| Trip | Usage pattern | Recommended plan |
|---|---|---|
| 24-hour stopover | Maps, WhatsApp, one video call home | 1GB |
| 3-day work trip | Daily navigation, email, video calls, some streaming | 3GB |
| 7-day trip | Daily maps, social media, streaming on hotel Wi-Fi | 5GB |
If you are doing a Doha stopover with a long layover, you will use maps to find the metro, WhatsApp to message family, and maybe a short video call. That fits in 1GB. A work trip with back-to-back meetings and video calls needs more headroom.
You can buy a Qatar eSIM plan from $3.79 for 5GB. Prices update on the live site.
Arrival data. Hamad International Airport has free Wi-Fi, but it requires registration. Your eSIM connects automatically to the local network on landing. No registration, no passport details, no waiting.
Keep your home SIM active. If you hold an Indian SIM, keep it in your phone for bank OTPs. The Qatar eSIM handles data; your Indian SIM handles SMS. This matters for NRI travellers who need to authorise transactions mid-trip.
Install your eSIM on Wi-Fi before departure. The QR code arrives by email within a minute of purchase. Data starts on your first connection in Qatar, not before. Follow the installation guide for iPhone and Android.
No contracts, no hidden fees. Unused eSIMs are refunded quickly on request.
Most phones from the last four years support eSIM. Check your model against our compatibility guide before buying. If your phone is locked to a UK network, you may need to unlock it first.
A 24-hour stopover with maps and WhatsApp uses under 1GB. A three-day trip with video calls and some streaming needs 3GB. A week with daily navigation and social media fits in 5GB.
Yes. Your Indian SIM stays active for SMS on your home network while the Qatar eSIM handles data. This is useful for NRI travellers who need bank OTPs during the trip.
Qatar has one of the fastest mobile networks in the world. You will get 5G coverage in Doha and most urban areas. Speeds are sufficient for video calls and streaming.
You can buy another eSIM plan from the Slashtel site as long as you have Wi-Fi. The new QR code installs alongside your existing profile. You do not need to remove the old one.
If you have not installed the eSIM, we refund quickly on request. Once installed, the plan is final. Check your dates before buying.
For most trips a 5GB to 10GB data eSIM valid for 30 days is the right size: Slashtel's 5GB plan for Qatar is $14.89 on ooredoo 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 $3.79 for 1GB valid 7 days, as of 9 October 2026. Longer trips: two weeks from $9.19 (3GB), one month from $9.69 (3GB).
$2.40 per GB on the 20GB plan (30 days, $48.09). Bigger plans usually cost less per GB, so buy the size you expect to use.
ooredoo 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 Qatar, 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.