eSIM for Umrah: staying connected in Makkah, Madinah & Jeddah
Sized for a 10-14 day Umrah trip
For Umrah, a Saudi eSIM eSIM keeps you connected across Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah from the moment you land, to message family at home, find your way between your hotel and the Haram, coordinate with your group, and use prayer-time and Quran apps. Plans are data-only, connecting to STC, Mobily and Zain on 5G where available. Most pilgrims choose 10-20GB for a 10-14 day trip.
Last reviewed 2026-06-24 by the Saudi eSIM team.
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Sized for a 10-14 day Umrah trip.
Staying in touch with family
The eSIM is data-only, so you keep your own number and call or video-call home over WhatsApp, FaceTime or IMO. A 10-20GB plan comfortably covers daily check-ins plus maps and apps for one to two weeks.
Around the Haram and your hotel
Use maps to navigate between your accommodation and Masjid al-Haram, and coordinate with your group by WhatsApp. Coverage spans Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah on STC, Mobily and Zain.
Install before you fly
Set the eSIM up at home over WiFi and switch it on when you land in Jeddah. You will be online before you leave the airport.
Before you buy: quick checklist
- • Your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible (most iPhones from 2018, recent Samsung/Pixel).
- • You install the eSIM on WiFi before you travel and switch it on when you arrive.
- • Plans are data-only (5G where available); your own number stays on your main SIM.
- • Pick a plan whose validity covers your whole trip.
Frequently asked questions
How much data do I need for Umrah?
Most pilgrims are comfortable on 10-20GB for a 10-14 day trip, enough for daily calls home, maps, group chat and prayer apps. Stream or hotspot a lot? Choose 20GB+.
Can I call my family with it?
Yes, over the internet (WhatsApp, FaceTime, IMO). The plan is data-only and keeps your own number active on your main SIM.
Does it work in both Makkah and Madinah?
Yes, coverage spans Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah on STC, Mobily and Zain, with 5G where available.
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