For Umrah, Hajj, work and family visits. Data from $3.69, QR by email in minutes, your UK number stays on.
Travellers from the UK can get online in Saudi Arabia with a Slashtel data eSIM from $3.69 (about £2.77), across 6 plans; 5GB for 30 days is $12.59, about £9.46. Buy it in UK, scan the QR at home and the data starts when you land on STC, Mobily or Zain. Your UK SIM stays in the phone for calls, texts and bank OTPs.
| Data | Days | Price (USD) | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 | $3.69 | £2.77 |
| 3GB | 15 | $9.79 | £7.35 |
| 3GB | 30 | $10.69 | £8.03 |
| 5GB | 30 | $12.59 | £9.46 |
| 10GB | 30 | $21.99 | £16.52 |
| 20GB | 30 | $35.99 | £27.03 |
You pay in US dollars or your card's currency; GBP amounts are a guide at today's rate. Saudi Arabia is 2 hours ahead of UK.
You don't need one, but it is usually the cheapest way to have data in Saudi Arabia. Plans start at $3.69, and you avoid roaming charges on your UK number.
Yes. The eSIM is data only and sits next to your UK SIM. Keep your own line switched on for calls, SMS and bank OTPs, and use the eSIM for data.
Install it in UK before you fly, on Wi-Fi. Validity starts when it first connects in Saudi Arabia, not when you install it.
Yes. Debit and credit cards from the UK and most other countries are accepted, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay. Your bank may ask you to confirm the payment.
Any eSIM-capable phone that is not locked to a network, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer and most recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check yours on our compatibility page. See the full list.
For most trips a 5GB to 10GB data eSIM valid for 30 days is the right size: Slashtel's 5GB plan for Saudi Arabia is $12.59 on STC, Mobily and Zain. 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.