Online in Makkah and Madinah the moment you land. Your own number stays on for family calls and bank OTPs.
A Saudi Arabia data eSIM covers Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and the rest of the country. Slashtel plans start at $3.69, and 10GB for 30 days is $21.99, on STC, Mobily or Zain. Install it at home before you fly; it starts when you land, and your own SIM stays on for calls and bank OTPs.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $3.69 | $3.69 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $9.79 | $3.26 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $10.69 | $3.56 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $12.59 | $2.52 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $21.99 | $2.20 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $35.99 | $1.80 |
Prices checked 20 October 2026. All-in price in USD, no roaming charges, QR by email in minutes. Data only; keep your own number for calls and texts.
Yes. It uses Saudi mobile networks (STC, Mobily or Zain), which cover Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and the main roads between them.
For a one to two week Umrah, 5GB to 10GB is enough for maps, WhatsApp calls and photos. Choose a plan that lasts the whole stay; validity starts when the eSIM first connects in Saudi Arabia.
Yes. The eSIM is data only and sits next to your home SIM, so you still receive calls, SMS and bank OTPs on your own number. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number over the eSIM data.
At home, before you travel, on Wi-Fi. Then switch it on when you land in Jeddah or Madinah and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line.
Any eSIM-capable phone that is not locked to a network, including iPhone XS and newer and most recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models.
Yes. Each person needs their own eSIM. Buy one per phone; each QR code arrives by email within minutes.