Works in Riyadh
Riyadh is where most visitors to Saudi Arabia head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on STC.
Saudi Arabia eSIM
22 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
7 days
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 Saudi Arabia
- STC
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- Belgium
- 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 Saudi Arabia
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia
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.
Saudi Arabia travel data guide
A Saudi Arabia eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Saudi Arabia that you install before you fly. Plans in Saudi Arabia run on STC, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 22 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 50 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 Saudi Arabia and 4 other countries on one plan, from $4.99. The Asia Pacific eSIM covers Saudi Arabia and 19 other countries on one plan, from $10.99. The Middle East eSIM covers Saudi Arabia and 20 other countries on one plan, from $6.99. The Global eSIM covers Saudi Arabia and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Saudi Arabia FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Saudi Arabia?
It connects wherever STC 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 Saudi Arabia, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 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 Saudi Arabia?
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.
What is the difference between the unlimited plans for Saudi Arabia?
The difference is the daily full speed amount. Unlimited Saudi Arabia plans give 1 GB, 2 GB or 3 GB at full speed each day, depending on the plan. After that amount all of them run at up to 1 Mbps until the next day.
Do I get a Saudi phone number with the eSIM?
No. The Saudi Arabia eSIM is data only and has no phone number. Calls and SMS stay on your home SIM. Any service that requires a Saudi mobile number to register will not work with this eSIM.
Is 10 GB enough for two weeks in Saudi Arabia?
Yes for most visitors. 10 GB across two weeks in Saudi Arabia covers maps, messaging, browsing and regular video calls home. It is valid for 30 days. If several people will share by hotspot, consider unlimited with 3 GB at full speed per day.
Should I install the Saudi Arabia eSIM before I travel for Umrah?
Yes. Install it at home over WiFi so you are online as soon as you land. The plan does not begin until the eSIM first connects to a network in Saudi Arabia, so installing early costs you no days.
Is there a 1 day plan for a Saudi Arabia stopover?
Yes, the 1 day unlimited plan. There is no fixed plan for a single day in Saudi Arabia. The shortest fixed plan is 1 GB valid for 7 days, which also works for a stopover if you prefer steady full speed.
Can my family share one Saudi Arabia eSIM?
Yes, through hotspot, which is allowed on all Saudi Arabia plans. Everyone connected draws on the same data. On an unlimited plan the group will reach the daily full speed amount sooner, so the 3 GB version is the one to choose.
Can I top up my Saudi Arabia plan?
Some Saudi Arabia plans support top up and some do not. The plan card shows it. If you might stay longer than planned, pick a plan with top up, or buy a second plan when the first ends.
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.
