# Portugal eSIM > A 5 GB Portugal eSIM costs £5.99 for 30 days on NOS and Vodafone with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds. From Lisbon and Porto to the Algarve, Madeira and the Azores, your eSIM runs on NOS or Vodafone, so maps, WhatsApp and a Bolt or FreeNow ride are all ready on your phone. No SIM swap, no fuss, just pick your plan and go. - 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: Portugal; 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: FR/NL/UK - Install within 180 days of purchase - URL: https://esimology.com/esim/portugal ## Plans ### Data plans | Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 GB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes | | 2 GB | 15 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.00 | yes | | 3 GB | 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 | yes | | 3 GB | 30 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 | yes | | 5 GB | 30 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.20 | yes | | 10 GB | 30 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £1.00 | yes | | 20 GB | 30 days | £18.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £0.95 | yes | | 50 GB | 30 days | £48.99 / €58.99 / $63.99 | £0.98 | 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 / $3.99 | – | no | | 500 MB a day | 3 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.72 | no | | 500 MB a day | 5 days | £4.49 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.84 | no | | 500 MB a day | 7 days | £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99 | £1.31 | no | | 500 MB a day | 10 days | £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99 | £0.92 | no | | 500 MB a day | 15 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £0.82 | no | | 500 MB a day | 30 days | £9.99 / €11.49 / $12.99 | £0.68 | no | | 1 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 3 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 5 days | £6.49 / €7.49 / $8.49 | £1.30 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 7 days | £6.49 / €7.49 / $8.49 | £0.93 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 10 days | £6.49 / €7.49 / $8.49 | £0.65 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 15 days | £8.49 / €10.49 / $10.99 | £0.57 | yes | | 1 GB a day | 30 days | £15.49 / €18.49 / $19.99 | £0.52 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.00 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 3 days | £7.99 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £1.33 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 5 days | £10.49 / €11.99 / $13.49 | £1.05 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 7 days | £10.49 / €11.99 / $13.49 | £0.75 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 10 days | £10.49 / €11.99 / $13.49 | £0.52 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 15 days | £14.49 / €17.49 / $18.99 | £0.48 | yes | | 2 GB a day | 30 days | £28.49 / €34.49 / $36.99 | £0.47 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 1 day | £4.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £1.66 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 3 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £1.11 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 5 days | £13.49 / €16.49 / $17.99 | £0.90 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 7 days | £13.49 / €16.49 / $17.99 | £0.64 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 10 days | £13.49 / €16.49 / $17.99 | £0.45 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 15 days | £20.49 / €24.49 / $26.49 | £0.46 | yes | | 3 GB a day | 30 days | £39.99 / €47.99 / $51.99 | £0.44 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 1 day | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £1.00 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 3 days | £14.99 / €17.99 / $18.99 | £1.00 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 5 days | £19.49 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £0.78 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 7 days | £19.49 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £0.56 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 10 days | £19.49 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £0.39 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 15 days | £28.99 / €34.99 / $37.99 | £0.39 | yes | | 5 GB a day | 30 days | £57.49 / €68.99 / $74.99 | £0.38 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 1 day | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £1.00 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 3 days | £28.99 / €33.99 / $36.99 | £0.97 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 5 days | £38.49 / €46.49 / $49.99 | £0.77 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 7 days | £38.49 / €46.49 / $49.99 | £0.55 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 10 days | £38.49 / €46.49 / $49.99 | £0.38 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 15 days | £57.49 / €68.99 / $74.99 | £0.38 | yes | | 10 GB a day | 30 days | £114.99 / €137.49 / $149.49 | £0.38 | yes | ## Networks - Portugal: NOS (5G), Vodafone (5G) ## How much data do I need for Portugal? Your plan depends on how long you're away and how much you'll use it. Here's what suits common trips: - **City break in Lisbon, 3 days:** for standard use, 2 GB for 15 days fits social media, music and some video. - **Fortnight touring Porto and the Algarve, 14 days:** standard use calls for 10 GB for 30 days, which covers posting sunset photos. - **Long stay in Lisbon, 30 days:** light use is 10 GB for 30 days, while heavy use with streaming and hotspot needs 2 GB a day for 30 days. - **A trip that also takes in other countries, 7 days:** standard use is 5 GB for 30 days, and for more than Portugal, pick the [Europe, 31 countries](/esim/europe-31-countries) bundle. Most plans can be topped up mid-trip, so you can add data if your days run heavier than planned. ## Will my eSIM have signal in Portugal? Your eSIM joins NOS and Vodafone, and your phone picks between them on its own, so there is nothing to switch. Connections run on 5G where your phone supports it. Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom, which is a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Read more about your [IP address abroad](/help/ip-address-another-country). Cities and coastal areas are well covered, including Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve. Signal can thin out in the rural interior, so save offline maps before you head inland. On daily plans, speed slows to 512 Kbps once you use up the day's allowance. ## Using your phone in Portugal: arriving, rides and messages - **Arriving:** Landing at Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO) or Faro (FAO)? Install your eSIM on home Wi-Fi before you fly, then switch it on as you touch down and turn on [data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) for that line. - **Networks:** Your eSIM connects to NOS or Vodafone, and 5G is available in Portugal, so look for the 5G symbol if your phone supports it. - **Getting around:** Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are the ride apps to download before you land, so you can order a ride in Lisbon, Porto or the Algarve when you need one. - **Staying in touch:** WhatsApp is the messaging app to use here, and your home number stays on for calls and texts. [Keep WhatsApp and your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number) shows you how to keep both working. - **Running low:** Most plans can be topped up, so you can add more data partway through your trip. ## Questions ### How much is an eSIM for Portugal? Portugal eSIMs start at £3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £5.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars. ### Which networks does the Portugal eSIM use? Your eSIM connects to NOS and Vodafone in Portugal, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically. ### When does my Portugal eSIM start? Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Portugal, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying. ### Can I top up my Portugal eSIM? Yes. Most Portugal 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? Portugal plans route your data through France, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Portugal 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. ### Can I book an Uber or Bolt in Lisbon with a Portugal eSIM? Yes. Uber, Bolt and FreeNow all run on your mobile data, so you can book a ride from Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO) or Faro (FAO) without hunting for Wi-Fi at the kerb. ### How much data do I need for a week in Portugal? For a week in Portugal, plan on about 4.9 GB if you use social media, music and some video. Light use, with maps, messages and email, is about 1.8 GB, while heavy use with streaming and hotspot comes to about 12.6 GB. ### Is there 5G in Portugal? Yes, Portugal has 5G. Your eSIM can use it wherever the network offers it, so check your phone supports 5G before you fly. The [phone list](/esim-phones) shows which models do. ### Can I use WhatsApp in Portugal? Yes. WhatsApp messages and photos run on your Portugal eSIM's mobile data, so you can keep chatting with friends and family while you explore Porto or the Algarve. ### Which eSIM covers Portugal and the rest of Europe? Portugal is included in the Europe bundles, which cover 31 to 34 countries. Choose the one that covers every country on your trip, and browse [Europe eSIMs](/esim/europe) to compare.