Best eSIM for Saudi Arabia โ Instant Data Plans
Saudi Arabia eSIMs from LTE.app start at $1.20 and activate in under 2 minutes on STC (Saudi Telecom) and Mobily (also Zain Saudi Arabia) โ no contract, no airport SIM kiosk, no roaming bill.
Saudi Arabia is opening to tourism at remarkable speed โ AlUla's Nabataean tombs, Riyadh's Edge of the World, and Jeddah's Red Sea coast are all on the world's travel radar.
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Saudi Arabia travel essentials
Quick reference travellers ask us about most. Pair it with your eSIM and youโre ready to land.
Saudi Arabia is the quintessential Arab kingdom. Vast deserts, scorching heat, immense oil wealth, camel races, glitzy shopping malls, traditional souq markets, you can find every Arabian cliche you can think of and then some here. A deeply conservative country that was entirely closed off to (non-pilgrimage) tourism for decades, the government did a drastic policy U-turn in 2019 and has been trying to open up the country to the world and shed the country's straight-laced image, with mixed success.
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Your calls stay on your home number.
Your data runs on LTE.app.
Most modern iPhones and Android phones support two connections at once. Keep your existing SIM active โ your number never changes, your apps keep working. Just add a Saudi Arabia data plan on top.
- โ Calls and texts work normally
- โ WhatsApp, iMessage unchanged
- โ Bank 2FA still arrives
- โ Nothing to cancel or port
- โ Full 4G / 5G speeds
- โ Hotspot included
- โ Activates the moment you land
- โ From $1.20 โ not $10โ15/day
- โ ~$10โ15 per day, every day
- โ Throttled after 512 MB
- โ No hotspot on most plans
- โ Bill shock when you get home
Available Plans (20)
Why LTE.app
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Best eSIM for Saudi Arabia โ what you need to know
LTE.app offers 20 eSIM plans for Saudi Arabia, starting from $1.20. Plans are instant โ purchase, scan the QR code in Settings, and your data is live. No physical SIM, no airport queue, no contract.
Coverage is provided through STC (Saudi Telecom) and Mobily and Zain Saudi Arabia, giving you data across Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca and beyond. STC leads Saudi coverage with extensive 5G in Riyadh and Jeddah; AlUla and Red Sea regions have improving LTE as tourism expands.
Why use an eSIM in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia eSIM coverage & networks
LTE.app plans in Saudi Arabia route through STC (Saudi Telecom), Mobily, Zain Saudi Arabia. STC leads Saudi coverage with extensive 5G in Riyadh and Jeddah; AlUla and Red Sea regions have improving LTE as tourism expands.
Major destinations covered include Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, AlUla, and Neom. Urban areas and popular tourist sites generally have reliable 4G LTE; rural and mountainous areas may vary.
More questions about Saudi Arabia eSIMs
Does the eSIM work as a hotspot in Saudi Arabia?+
Hotspot supported.
Does the Saudi Arabia eSIM include a phone number?+
Data-only โ no Saudi number.
Which network will my eSIM use in Saudi Arabia?+
LTE.app plans in Saudi Arabia use STC (Saudi Telecom) and Mobily and Zain Saudi Arabia. The network your device connects to depends on your plan and device compatibility.
Can I top up or extend my Saudi Arabia eSIM?+
Some plans allow top-ups or extensions from within the LTE.app. If you run out of data, you can purchase an additional plan โ the new eSIM will be delivered instantly as a QR code.
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Jordan eSIM โSaudi Arabia eSIM vs nearby destinations
How Saudi Arabia eSIM coverage and pricing stack up against neighboring travel destinations. Tap a country to see its own plans and full coverage breakdown.
| Country | Carriers | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabiaโ this page | STC (Saudi Telecom) ยท Mobily | $1.20 | |
| United Arab Emirates | Etisalat (e&) ยท du | See plans | Plans โ |
| Qatar | Ooredoo Qatar ยท Vodafone Qatar | See plans | Plans โ |
| Oman | Omantel ยท Ooredoo Oman | See plans | Plans โ |
| Jordan | Zain Jordan ยท Orange Jordan | See plans | Plans โ |
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Qatar
Oman
JordanCarrier list is the primary partner network in each country; plans on smaller destinations may also fall back to additional roaming partners. "From" price refers to the cheapest published LTE.app plan โ see each country page for current rates.
Going to Saudi Arabia? Pick the right plan for how you travel.
Different travelers need different eSIM sizes and features. Pick your travel style:
What you need to know
This eSIM provides data access only. It does not include a Saudi Arabia phone number. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Signal for calls.
Set up the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before your trip. Data only starts counting once you connect to a local network on arrival.
Mobile hotspot is available on most Saudi Arabia plans. Share your data with a laptop or travel companion without extra cost.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Most iPhones from 2018 and flagship Android phones from 2020 support eSIM.
Your QR code is emailed the moment your payment completes โ no waiting, no shipping, no airport queue.
How to install your Saudi Arabia eSIM
Note for Saudi Arabia: Install your eSIM before arrival. Note that some content may be filtered under Saudi internet regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use mobile hotspot (tethering) in Saudi Arabia?
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Do I need to show ID to buy a Saudi Arabia eSIM?
Does the Saudi Arabia eSIM include a phone number?
Can I buy more data if I run out in Saudi Arabia?
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