Works in Lisbon
Lisbon is where most visitors to Portugal head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Vodafone and NOS.
Portugal eSIM
19 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
15 days
30 days
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1 day
3 days
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Portugal
- Vodafone and NOS
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- France or Netherlands or United Kingdom
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Portugal
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Portugal, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Portugal
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Portugal travel data guide
A Portugal eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Portugal that you install before you fly. Plans in Portugal run on Vodafone and NOS, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 19 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 50 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $1.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Europe eSIM covers Portugal and 33 other countries on one plan, from $1.99. The Global eSIM covers Portugal and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Portugal, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Portugal from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Portugal FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Portugal?
It connects wherever Vodafone and NOS have signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Portugal, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Portugal?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is there a 7 day fixed plan for Portugal?
No. Portugal has no fixed plan that lasts exactly 7 days. For a week you can choose 3 GB valid for 15 days or the 7 day unlimited plan. There are also fixed plans for 1 day and for 30 days.
Are all Portugal plans 5G?
No. Some Portugal plans are labelled 3G/4G, and others 3G/4G/5G or 4G/5G. Vodafone and NOS are both listed as 5G networks, but check the label on the plan card if 5G matters to you.
Is 5 GB enough for two weeks in Portugal?
For most holiday use, yes. 5 GB over two weeks in Portugal handles maps, messaging, browsing and some social media if longer videos wait for WiFi. The plan is valid for 30 days. Heavy users should pick 10 GB or unlimited.
Should I install the Portugal eSIM before I fly?
Yes. Install it at home over WiFi so it is ready when you land. The plan will not start early, because the days only count from the first connection to a network in Portugal.
Can I keep my home number working in Portugal?
Yes. Your home SIM stays in the phone and keeps your number for calls and SMS. Set the eSIM as the mobile data line, and turn off data roaming on the home SIM so your carrier does not charge you for data.
Does the Portugal eSIM work in Spain?
No, Portugal plans work in Portugal only. For a trip that includes Spain, the Europe plan lists both countries and works on one eSIM across the border.
Can I use hotspot with the Portugal eSIM?
Yes, all Portugal plans allow hotspot. For regular laptop use, a large fixed plan such as 50 GB is easier than unlimited, which slows to 1 Mbps at most after the daily full speed amount.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
