# Kuwait eSIM > A 5 GB Kuwait eSIM costs £14.99 for 30 days on Ooredoo, STC and Zain with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds. Kuwait City and Salmiya are easy to get around with a Careem ride, and WhatsApp keeps you in touch with home. Your eSIM connects to Ooredoo, STC or Zain, so you can do both without a local SIM swap. - Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans - Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes - Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes - Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card - Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination - Coverage: Kuwait; speed up to 5G - Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day - Internet traffic routes through: UK - Install within 180 days of purchase - URL: https://esimology.com/esim/kuwait ## Plans ### Data plans | Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up | |---|---|---|---|---| | 100 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | yes | | 500 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | – | yes | | 1 GB | 7 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes | | 3 GB | 15 days | £8.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £3.00 | yes | | 3 GB | 30 days | £8.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £3.00 | yes | | 5 GB | 30 days | £14.99 / €16.99 / $18.99 | £3.00 | yes | | 10 GB | 30 days | £25.99 / €30.99 / $32.99 | £2.60 | yes | | 20 GB | 30 days | £46.99 / €55.99 / $60.99 | £2.35 | yes | ### Daily data plans | Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up | |---|---|---|---|---| | 500 MB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | – | no | | 500 MB a day | 3 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £4.09 | no | | 500 MB a day | 5 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £3.48 | no | | 500 MB a day | 7 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £2.48 | no | | 500 MB a day | 10 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £1.74 | no | | 500 MB a day | 15 days | £11.49 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £1.57 | no | | 500 MB a day | 30 days | £22.49 / €26.49 / $28.99 | £1.54 | no | | 1 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 3 days | £8.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £3.00 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 5 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49 | £2.40 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 7 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49 | £1.71 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 10 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49 | £1.20 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 15 days | £17.49 / €20.99 / $22.49 | £1.17 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 30 days | £34.49 / €40.99 / $44.49 | £1.15 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 1 day | £5.99 / €6.99 / $6.99 | £3.00 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 3 days | £14.99 / €17.99 / $19.99 | £2.50 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 5 days | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | £2.00 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 7 days | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | £1.43 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 10 days | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | £1.00 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 15 days | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | £1.00 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 30 days | £59.49 / €71.49 / $77.49 | £0.99 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 1 day | £11.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £4.00 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 3 days | £33.99 / €40.99 / $43.99 | £3.78 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 5 days | £45.99 / €54.99 / $59.99 | £3.07 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 7 days | £45.99 / €54.99 / $59.99 | £2.19 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 10 days | £45.99 / €54.99 / $59.99 | £1.53 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 15 days | £68.99 / €82.49 / $89.49 | £1.53 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 30 days | £136.99 / €164.49 / $178.49 | £1.52 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 1 day | £12.99 / €15.99 / $16.99 | £2.60 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 3 days | £37.99 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £2.53 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 5 days | £51.49 / €61.99 / $66.99 | £2.06 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 7 days | £51.49 / €61.99 / $66.99 | £1.47 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 10 days | £51.49 / €61.99 / $66.99 | £1.03 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 15 days | £76.99 / €92.49 / $100.49 | £1.03 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 30 days | £153.99 / €184.49 / $199.99 | £1.03 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 1 day | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £2.10 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 3 days | £61.99 / €73.99 / $80.99 | £2.07 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 5 days | £83.99 / €100.99 / $109.49 | £1.68 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 7 days | £83.99 / €100.99 / $109.49 | £1.20 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 10 days | £83.99 / €100.99 / $109.49 | £0.84 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 15 days | £125.99 / €150.99 / $163.99 | £0.84 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 30 days | £251.49 / €301.49 / $326.99 | £0.84 | yes | ## Networks - Kuwait: Ooredoo (5G), STC (5G), Zain (5G) ## Which Kuwait eSIM plan do I need? Match your trip length and how you use your phone to the plan below, from a long weekend in Kuwait City to a month-long stay. - **A city break in Kuwait City:** For three days of standard use (social media, music, some video), pick 1 GB a day for 3 days. - **A fortnight touring Kuwait:** For 14 days of standard use, choose 10 GB for 30 days. - **A long stay:** For a month of standard use, choose 20 GB for 30 days. - **A week that also takes in a neighbour:** For seven days of standard use, pick 5 GB for 30 days. The [Middle East bundle](/esim/middle-east-5-countries) covers five countries, Kuwait included, so check it if your route goes further. Most plans can be topped up, and the longest plan runs for 30 days. ## Which Kuwait networks will my eSIM use? Kuwait's networks are Ooredoo, STC and Zain, and your eSIM joins all three. Your phone picks between them by itself, so you don't need to switch or search. Your eSIM can connect over 5G, so keep 5G switched on in your phone's settings. Messages on WhatsApp and rides on Careem both run over your eSIM's data. Your data reaches the internet through a United Kingdom IP address, which is a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more on the [IP address help page](/help/ip-address-another-country). Daily plans slow to the fair use speed once you've used the day's allowance. ## Using your phone in Kuwait: data tips - **Arriving:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi first. Then switch it on as you land at Kuwait International (KWI), and keep data roaming on for the eSIM line. [Turn on data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) shows you where. - **Getting around:** Download Careem before you head out in Kuwait City or Salmiya. You can book a ride from your phone in a few taps, and it runs on your eSIM data. - **Staying in touch:** Message friends and family on WhatsApp, and keep your home number for calls and texts. [Keep WhatsApp and your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number) shows you how to set both up. - **Daily limits:** Once you've used your daily allowance, speeds drop to 512 Kbps, so plan your heavier days. Light use, like maps and messages, goes a long way on a daily plan. - **Networks:** Ooredoo, STC and Zain are the mobile networks your eSIM can use in Kuwait. ## Questions ### How much is an eSIM for Kuwait? Kuwait eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £14.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars. ### Which networks does the Kuwait eSIM use? Your eSIM connects to Ooredoo, STC and Zain in Kuwait, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically. ### When does my Kuwait eSIM start? Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Kuwait, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying. ### Can I top up my Kuwait eSIM? Yes. Most Kuwait 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? Kuwait plans route your data through United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Kuwait 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 Kuwait? Yes. Kuwait has 5G, and your eSIM can use Ooredoo, STC or Zain. To get it, your phone needs 5G support, so check your model before you pack. ### How much data do I need for a week in Kuwait? For a week of maps, messages and email, about 1.8 GB is enough. For social media, music and some video, plan on about 4.9 GB. Streaming or hotspot use pushes a week to about 12.6 GB. ### Which eSIM covers Kuwait and nearby countries? The Middle East, GCC Countries and Gulf Region bundles all cover Kuwait. Choose the one that matches where else you're heading, and check the country list before you buy. ### Does Careem work with an eSIM in Kuwait? Yes. Careem books rides through its app, so it needs mobile data. Your eSIM gives you that, so you can order from Kuwait International (KWI) or in Salmiya without a local SIM. ### Can I use WhatsApp in Kuwait? Yes. WhatsApp messages, photos and voice notes run on your eSIM's mobile data, so you can keep in touch with home while you explore Kuwait City, Salmiya and Failaka Island. ### Will my data slow down in Kuwait? Yes, once you use up a day's allowance. Speeds then drop to 512 Kbps, which is still enough for messages and maps.