Works in St Peter's Square
St Peter's Square is where most visitors to Vatican City head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on TIM, Wind, TIM maritime and Iliad.
Vatican City eSIM
16 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
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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 Vatican City
- TIM, Wind, TIM maritime and Iliad
- 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 Vatican City
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Vatican City, 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 Vatican City
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.
Vatican City travel data guide
A Vatican City eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Vatican City that you install before you fly. Plans in Vatican City run on TIM, Wind, TIM maritime and Iliad, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 16 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 20 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 the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Europe eSIM covers Vatican City and 33 other countries on one plan, from $1.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Vatican City, 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 Vatican City from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Vatican City FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Vatican City?
It connects wherever TIM, Wind, TIM maritime and Iliad 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 Vatican City, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 30 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 Vatican City?
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.
Will an Italy eSIM work in Vatican City?
Check the country list of the plan you buy. The Europe plan lists both Italy and Vatican City, so it is the safe choice for a Rome trip. We can't confirm from this page that an Italy only plan includes Vatican City.
Is there a one day plan for Vatican City?
Yes, there is a 1 day unlimited plan for Vatican City. It gives full speed up to its daily amount, then slower data. There is no fixed data plan for one day, as the shortest fixed plan lasts 7 days.
Which operators does the Vatican City eSIM list?
It lists TIM, Wind and Iliad, each at 5G, plus a TIM maritime entry at 3G. Plans for Vatican City are sold as 3G/4G/5G. Your phone chooses among the available networks automatically.
Can I install the eSIM at my hotel in Rome?
Yes, any WiFi connection works for installing. The QR code is in your email and in your account. The plan does not start at installation. It starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at the destination.
Does my phone need to be unlocked for the Vatican City eSIM?
Yes. A carrier locked phone will not accept the Vatican City eSIM or any other travel eSIM. Ask your carrier to confirm the phone is unlocked, and check the compatible devices page to see if your model supports eSIM.
Can I use hotspot inside Vatican City?
Hotspot is allowed on all Vatican City plans, so the plan itself does not block it. Shared data counts toward your allowance or your daily full speed amount. How well it works indoors depends on the signal where you are standing.
What happens after I use the daily amount on an unlimited plan?
The plan keeps working at a reduced speed. Vatican City unlimited plans give full speed up to 1 GB or 3 GB per day, then a maximum of 1 Mbps. Full speed returns the next day.
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.
