# Middle East eSIM > A 5 GB Middle East eSIM costs £19.99 for 30 days across 5 countries with 5G. Plans start at £4.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds. Five countries, one eSIM. Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia share the same plans, so a trip from Tel Aviv to Riyadh can stay on one eSIM. Choose the length and the data you need, then get on with the trip. - 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: 5 countries; speed up to 5G - Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 384 Kbps after 10GB/day - Internet traffic routes through: SG - Install within 180 days of purchase - URL: https://esimology.com/esim/middle-east-5-countries ## Plans ### Data plans | Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 GB | 7 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $5.99 | £4.99 | yes | | 3 GB | 15 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £4.00 | yes | | 3 GB | 30 days | £12.99 / €14.99 / $15.99 | £4.33 | yes | | 5 GB | 30 days | £19.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £4.00 | yes | | 10 GB | 30 days | £34.99 / €41.99 / $44.99 | £3.50 | yes | | 20 GB | 30 days | £70.99 / €84.99 / $91.99 | £3.55 | yes | ### Daily data plans | Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 GB a day | 1 day | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £4.99 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 3 days | £14.99 / €17.99 / $18.99 | £5.00 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 5 days | £19.99 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £4.00 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 7 days | £19.99 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £2.86 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 10 days | £19.99 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £2.00 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 15 days | £29.49 / €34.99 / $37.99 | £1.97 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 30 days | £58.49 / €69.99 / $75.49 | £1.95 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 1 day | £9.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £5.00 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 3 days | £26.99 / €32.99 / $35.99 | £4.50 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 5 days | £36.99 / €44.49 / $47.99 | £3.70 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 7 days | £36.99 / €44.49 / $47.99 | £2.64 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 10 days | £36.99 / €44.49 / $47.99 | £1.85 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 15 days | £54.99 / €65.99 / $71.49 | £1.83 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 30 days | £109.99 / €131.49 / $142.49 | £1.83 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 1 day | £12.99 / €15.99 / $16.99 | £4.33 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 3 days | £38.99 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £4.33 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 5 days | £52.49 / €62.99 / $67.99 | £3.50 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 7 days | £52.49 / €62.99 / $67.99 | £2.50 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 10 days | £52.49 / €62.99 / $67.99 | £1.75 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 15 days | £78.49 / €93.99 / $101.99 | £1.74 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 30 days | £155.99 / €186.99 / $202.99 | £1.73 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 1 day | £16.99 / €19.99 / $21.99 | £3.40 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 3 days | £49.99 / €59.99 / $64.99 | £3.33 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 5 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.99 | £2.70 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 7 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.99 | £1.93 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 10 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.99 | £1.35 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 15 days | £101.49 / €121.49 / $131.49 | £1.35 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 30 days | £201.99 / €242.49 / $262.49 | £1.35 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 1 day | £30.99 / €36.99 / $39.99 | £3.10 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 3 days | £91.99 / €110.99 / $119.99 | £3.07 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 5 days | £125.49 / €149.99 / $162.99 | £2.51 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 7 days | £125.49 / €149.99 / $162.99 | £1.79 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 10 days | £125.49 / €149.99 / $162.99 | £1.25 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 15 days | £187.49 / €224.99 / $243.99 | £1.25 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 30 days | £374.99 / €449.49 / $486.99 | £1.25 | yes | ## Networks - Israel: Cellcom (5G), Hot Mobile (5G), Partner (5G), Pelephone (5G) - Iraq: Asia Cell (4G) - Kuwait: Ooredoo (4G) - Qatar: ooredoo (5G) - Saudi Arabia: STC (5G) ## Which Middle East eSIM plan fits my route? Your route is what matters, and the number of days picks your plan. - **Three days, Kuwait City to Doha:** 3 GB for 15 days covers standard use: social media, music and some video. - **A week, Doha to Riyadh:** 5 GB for 30 days covers standard use. Every plan can be topped up, so you can add data mid-trip if you need it. - **Two weeks, Erbil to Kuwait City:** 10 GB for 30 days covers standard use. The government has cut mobile internet nationwide during school exam periods, so expect short outages then. - **Israel only:** a trip to Israel alone, through Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, suits [Israel's own eSIM](/esim/israel). Iraq is only in this bundle; the other Middle East bundle adds UAE, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman and Turkey. ## Which countries and networks does the Middle East eSIM cover? Israel brings four networks to this plan, and it's one of five countries it covers. Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia sit alongside it, and three of the five have 5G. Your phone switches network by itself at each border, so you don't have to think about it. The networks you'll connect to most: - **Israel:** Cellcom, Hot Mobile, Partner and Pelephone - **Saudi Arabia:** STC - **Kuwait:** Ooredoo Cities, towns and main highways in Saudi Arabia are well covered, though signal can be weak in the desert and remote areas. Your data reaches the internet through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs; [here's how that works](/help/ip-address-another-country). ## Using one eSIM across the Middle East: tips Five countries, one eSIM, from Israel to Saudi Arabia. Here is how to make it work from the first border to the last. - **Install at home, then keep roaming on:** Set up your eSIM before you fly, then leave data roaming switched on for the eSIM line at every border. [Turn on data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) - **Ride apps:** In Saudi Arabia, use Uber, Careem or Bolt. In Qatar, use Uber or Careem. In Kuwait, use Careem. In Israel, use Gett. - **Maps and messages:** Locals in Israel use Waze for driving directions. Have WhatsApp ready, since it's used in all five countries, and Telegram is also used in Iraq and Israel. - **Keep your home number:** Your home number can stay on for calls and texts while your eSIM takes care of data. [Here is how to keep WhatsApp and your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number). - **Top up on the move:** Every plan can be topped up, so if data runs low in Riyadh or Doha, add more without buying a new eSIM. ## Questions ### How much is an eSIM for the Middle East? Middle East eSIMs start at £4.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £19.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars. ### Which countries does the Middle East eSIM cover? One eSIM works in all 5 countries: Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The full list with the network in each country is on this page. ### When does my Middle East eSIM start? Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in the Middle East, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying. ### Can I top up my Middle East eSIM? Yes. Most Middle East 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. ### 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. ### Does the Middle East eSIM work in Iraq? Yes. Asia Cell is the network there, and Baghdad International (BGW), Erbil International (EBL) and Basra International (BSR) are three of the airports. The government has repeatedly cut mobile internet nationwide during school exam periods, so expect short outages at those times. ### Is there 5G on the Middle East eSIM? Yes, three of the five countries on this eSIM have 5G. Check the country you land in, since 5G depends on where you are and which network you connect to. ### Can I use Uber or Careem on the Middle East eSIM? Yes, though the app depends on the country. Uber and Careem are in Qatar, Careem is in Kuwait, Uber, Careem and Bolt are in Saudi Arabia, and Gett is in Israel. ### Does the Middle East eSIM work in Israel? Yes, Israel is included, with Cellcom, Hot Mobile, Partner and Pelephone as the networks. Waze was developed in Israel and is very popular with locals for driving directions, so it is a good app to have on your phone. ### Can I use WhatsApp on the Middle East eSIM? Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app in all five countries, and Telegram is also used in Iraq and Israel. Heavy use, such as streaming and hotspot, needs the most data, so check the [data guide](/how-much-data-do-i-need) before you pick a plan. ### Can I use one Middle East eSIM for Qatar and Saudi Arabia? Yes, both are included. Qatar uses ooredoo and Saudi Arabia uses STC, and Hamad International (DOH) and King Khalid International, Riyadh (RUH) are two of the airports you may fly into. ### Does the Middle East eSIM include the UAE? No. The UAE isn't one of the five countries here, but it is on the other Middle East eSIM, which doesn't include Iraq. That one also covers Jordan, Oman, Bahrain and Turkey, so check your route first.