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Guinea-Bissau eSIM
A 5 GB Guinea-Bissau eSIM costs £43.99 for 30 days on Orange on 4G. Plans start at £7.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
Orange is the network your eSIM uses in Guinea-Bissau, on 4G, so you can message home on WhatsApp and check maps without buying a local SIM. Pick your plan by how long you'll stay and how much you'll use.
- 4G speeds
- 1 network: Orange
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Guinea-Bissau eSIM in two questions
How much data do I need for Guinea-Bissau?
Find the trip closest to yours below, and buy the plan beside it.
- A city break in Bissau: Three days of messages, maps, social media, music and some video is about 2.1 GB, so pick 1 GB a day for 3 days.
- A fortnight touring Bubaque, Bolama and Bafatá: Fourteen days of social media, music and some video is about 9.8 GB, so 10 GB for 30 days is your plan.
- A long stay of a month: Thirty days of social media, music and some video is about 21 GB, so pick 20 GB for 30 days.
- A trip that also takes in a neighbour: The Africa bundle covers 29 countries, Guinea-Bissau among them, so one eSIM can cover the whole trip.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest plan here lasts 30 days.
All 34 Guinea-Bissau eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $13.99 | £9.99 / €11.99 / $13.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £26.99 / €31.99 / $34.99 | £9.00 / €10.66 / $11.66 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £27.99 / €33.99 / $36.99 | £9.33 / €11.33 / $12.33 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £43.99 / €52.99 / $56.99 | £8.80 / €10.60 / $11.40 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £87.99 / €104.99 / $113.99 | £8.80 / €10.50 / $11.40 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £163.99 / €195.99 / $212.99 | £8.20 / €9.80 / $10.65 | Choose |
Networks your Guinea-Bissau eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Guinea-Bissau.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea-Bissau | Orange | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through United States, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Guinea-Bissau and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Guinea-Bissau?
Your eSIM joins Orange, the network you'll connect to across Guinea-Bissau, and it runs on 4G. Your phone picks Orange by itself, so there's nothing to choose. Signal is strongest in Bissau and the larger towns, and weaker on the outlying islands, so expect patchier data out there. Messages on WhatsApp are a good way to stay in touch.
Your data reaches the internet through a United States address, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more in how IP addresses work abroad.
On daily plans, speeds drop to 512 Kbps once you've used the day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Guinea-Bissau?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $13.99
- Standard · about 2 GB1 GB a day · 3 days · £26.99 / €31.99 / $34.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB1 GB a day · 7 days · £36.49 / €43.49 / $47.49
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB3 GB · 15 days · £26.99 / €31.99 / $34.99
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £31.49 / €37.99 / $40.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £54.49 / €65.49 / $70.99
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB5 GB · 30 days · £43.99 / €52.99 / $56.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £54.49 / €65.49 / $70.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £108.49 / €129.99 / $140.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £87.99 / €104.99 / $113.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £108.49 / €129.99 / $140.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £240.49 / €287.99 / $312.49
How to set up your Guinea-Bissau eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Orange and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Guinea-Bissau: data tips
- Arriving: Land at Osvaldo Vieira (OXB) in Bissau, switch on your eSIM, and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line. Install it at home on Wi-Fi first, so there's nothing to set up at the gate. Turn on data roaming
- Getting around: Map your route in Bissau, Bubaque, Bolama or Bafatá before you set off. Light use of maps and messages is about 0.25 GB a day, so a small plan can cover a few days of directions.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready before you land. Your home number stays on for calls and texts. Keep WhatsApp and your home number
- Your speed: Your eSIM runs on Orange's 4G network. After a daily allowance is used up, speeds drop to 512 Kbps.
- Topping up: Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more data during your stay if you need it.
Guinea-Bissau eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau eSIMs start at £7.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £43.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Guinea-Bissau eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Orange in Guinea-Bissau. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Guinea-Bissau eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Guinea-Bissau, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Guinea-Bissau eSIM?
Yes. Most Guinea-Bissau plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Guinea-Bissau plans route your data through United States, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Guinea-Bissau are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Is there 5G in Guinea-Bissau?
No, Orange runs 4G in Guinea-Bissau and there is no 5G, so expect 4G on your screen. Messages, maps and email are the everyday uses you'll rely on most.
Can I use WhatsApp in Guinea-Bissau with an eSIM?
WhatsApp is the messaging app locals use in Guinea-Bissau, so it's the one to have set up before you fly. Messages go over your eSIM's mobile data, so keep that line switched on as you go.
Will my eSIM work at Osvaldo Vieira airport?
Set it up before you fly, and give your phone a minute after landing at Osvaldo Vieira (OXB) to find Orange. Then check that data is switched on in your settings.
Why is my data slow in Guinea-Bissau?
Usually it's the daily allowance: on the daily plans, data drops to 512 Kbps once that day's allowance is used up. Your 4G signal changes from place to place, so expect the speed to vary.
Which eSIM covers Guinea-Bissau and other countries?
The Africa plan covers 29 countries, including Guinea-Bissau, so one eSIM can cover a wider trip. The Global plan covers 117 countries if you're heading further afield.
Do I need to download maps for Guinea-Bissau before I go?
It's worth downloading maps for Bissau, Bubaque and Bolama before you leave home, so you still have directions if the signal drops. That way your eSIM data goes on messages rather than loading maps.
Ready for Guinea-Bissau?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.