Mecca · Medina · all of Saudi Arabia

Best eSIM for Hajj and Umrah

Install in two minutes at home, land in Jeddah already connected, and stay reachable for your group and your family for the whole pilgrimage.

  • Instant eSIM delivery
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Hotspot included, no daily cap

Pick your Saudi Arabia eSIM plan

Every plan covers Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, and the rest of Saudi Arabia. Install before you fly, top up in the app any time.

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Which plan fits your pilgrimage?

Pick the closest match. You can top up in the app any time if you run out.

Umrah, one week

3 GB

Flights, permits, maps, and WhatsApp with the group and the family back home.

Umrah + Medina, two weeks

5 to 10 GB

Both holy cities with daily video calls home and navigation between hotels.

Ramadan month

15 to 30 GB

A full month in the holy cities: daily video calls, updates for the family, and everything in between.

Hajj or group leader

30 GB+

Two to three weeks at peak season, plus hotspot to keep your whole group online.

Buy with confidence

Refund if it does not work, real support around the clock, and your eSIM delivered instantly.

30-day money-back guarantee

If your eSIM does not work as expected, you get a full refund within 30 days. No questions asked.

24/7 support

Reach the team via the website or email any time, including weekends and overnight in your destination's timezone.

Instant delivery

Your eSIM is available instantly in your dashboard. Activate any time.

Why pilgrims carry an eSIM

  • Stay with your group

    Live location and WhatsApp find you in the crowd.

  • Permits need data

    Nusuk books Umrah and Rawdah permits, exactly where hotel WiFi isn’t.

  • Free calls home

    WhatsApp, IMO, and FaceTime over data, no calling cards.

  • Cheaper than roaming

    A full eSIM plan often costs less than one day of carrier roaming.

  • Skip the SIM queue

    Already installed, so you walk past the airport counters.

Coverage in Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah

Strong 4G and 5G across the holy cities. What to expect on the ground:

  • 5G / 4G
    Mecca & the Haram
    Engineered for crowds
  • 5G / 4G
    Medina
    Dense around the Prophet’s Mosque
  • 4G
    Jeddah & highways
    Airport, city, and bus routes
  • 4G*
    Mina · Arafat · Muzdalifah
    Extra capacity for the Hajj days

At peak moments, right after prayers or during Tawaf, every network slows down for everyone. Send the key messages before you enter, and let photo uploads catch up later.

Before you fly: a ten-minute checklist

Denis Yurchak

By Denis Yurchak, Founder of eSIMPal3 min read

Ten minutes on your sofa save hours of stress on arrival. Everything on this list is easier on home WiFi than in an arrivals hall:

  • Install the eSIM on home WiFi and check that the line shows up in your settings.
  • Set up Nusuk and book or save your permits while you are still at home.
  • Download offline maps of Mecca and Medina, plus any prayer and Quran apps you use.
  • Agree a meeting point with your group and turn on live location sharing in WhatsApp.
  • Pack a power bank: navigation and video calls in crowds drain a battery faster than on a normal day.

How to set up your Hajj and Umrah eSIM

The whole flow takes about two minutes. Do it on home WiFi before you fly and arrive in Saudi Arabia already connected.

  1. 1

    Buy a Saudi Arabia plan

    Pick a data size that matches your trip length. Your eSIM arrives instantly by email and in your dashboard, no shipping and no store visit.

  2. 2

    Scan the QR code at home

    Open your dashboard, tap Activate, and scan the QR code on home WiFi before you fly. iPhone and Android add the eSIM in under a minute.

  3. 3

    Turn on Data Roaming when you land

    Land in Jeddah or Medina, switch Data Roaming on for the eSIM line, and you are online before you reach the baggage belt. This is the step most people miss.

  4. 4

    Top up any time during your stay

    Staying longer or using more than planned? Add data in the app from anywhere. It attaches to the same eSIM, nothing to reinstall.

Tip: install on home WiFi before you fly. On landing, switch on Data Roaming. It's required for travel eSIMs and doesn't cost you anything extra.

How eSIMPal compares to other Saudi Arabia eSIM providers

Feature
Best valueeSIMPal
AiraloSailyHolafly
Price (1GB)$3.90$4.00$4.00$3.90
Easy to use
24/7 Support
One eSIM for all destinations
Reusable eSIM
No questions asked refund
Suitable for families

*Prices shown are for 1GB plans. Features and pricing may vary. Last updated based on public information.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before your pilgrimage.

Ready for your journey?

Pick a plan, install your eSIM in minutes, and arrive in Saudi Arabia already connected to your group and your family.