Works in Doha
Doha is where most visitors to Qatar head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on ooredoo.
Qatar eSIM
18 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
7 days
15 days
30 days
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3 days
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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 Qatar
- ooredoo
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- Singapore
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Not available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
QR code by email in secondsKeep your own numberTop up the same eSIMSecure checkout
Why RoamZivo for Qatar
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Qatar, 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 Qatar
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.
Qatar travel data guide
A Qatar eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Qatar that you install before you fly. Plans in Qatar run on ooredoo, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 18 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 10 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $3.99. 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 Middle East (5 countries) eSIM covers Qatar and 4 other countries on one plan, from $4.99. The Middle East eSIM covers Qatar and 20 other countries on one plan, from $6.99. The Global eSIM covers Qatar and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Qatar, 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 Qatar from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Qatar FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Qatar?
It connects wherever ooredoo has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Qatar, not at purchase. The plan selected above (2 GB) runs for 15 days 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 Qatar?
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 1 GB enough for a day in Qatar?
1 GB is enough for one day in Qatar if you use maps, messaging, a ride app and some browsing. It is not enough for long video calls or large uploads. For those, pick the 3 GB day plan or the 1 day unlimited plan.
Which operator does the Qatar eSIM use?
The Qatar eSIM uses Ooredoo, the only operator on these plans. Our catalogue lists it as 5G, and the plans are labelled 3G/4G/5G or 4G/5G. A phone without 5G will connect on 4G instead.
Should I choose a fixed or unlimited plan for a week in Qatar?
Choose the fixed 1 GB plan for a week in Qatar if you have WiFi at your hotel and use little data outside. Choose the 7 day unlimited plan if you rely on mobile data. It gives full speed up to 1 GB or 3 GB per day and then slows to up to 1 Mbps.
When does a 1 day Qatar plan start?
A 1 day Qatar plan starts when the eSIM first connects to the network in Qatar, not when you buy it. You can install it days before a stopover. Keep in mind that once it connects, the single day begins.
Can I use the eSIM and my own SIM together in Qatar?
Yes, both work together on a phone that supports eSIM. Use the Qatar eSIM for mobile data and your own SIM for calls and texts. Switch off data roaming on your own SIM so that only the eSIM carries data.
Can I use hotspot on the Qatar eSIM?
Yes, all Qatar plans allow hotspot. The data used by a laptop or tablet is taken from your plan. On unlimited plans, it also counts toward that day's full speed amount of 1 GB or 3 GB.
What happens if my Qatar data runs out during the trip?
If a fixed Qatar plan runs out, data stops until you add more. Some plans can be topped up, and for the others you buy a new plan and install it over WiFi. Unlimited plans do not run out, but they slow to up to 1 Mbps after the daily amount.
How do I top up if I run low?
The plan selected above does not offer top ups. Buy a new plan from this page instead and install it as a second eSIM.
