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eSIM for Saudi Arabia

Whether you're arriving for Umrah, a business trip to Riyadh or the rock-cut tombs at AlUla, a Roameo eSIM has you online from the terminal. Install before you fly into Jeddah, Riyadh or Medina and switch the line on after landing.

12 plans availableFrom $3.99Works on landing or refund
Capital
Riyadh
Currency
SAR (SR)
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
GMT+3
Calling code
+966
Voltage
230V
Plug
Type G / A / B

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Visiting more than one country? A regional or global plan covers them all on a single eSIM.

Travelling to Saudi Arabia

Roameo's Saudi eSIM roams onto the national 4G/5G networks, which are modern and dense in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca and Medina and follow the Haramain high-speed railway between Jeddah, Mecca and Medina. Coverage at the Grand Mosque and Masjid an-Nabawi is strong but heavily congested during Hajj and peak Umrah season — expect slow data when millions of people share the same towers. Outside the cities, the Empty Quarter and the desert routes between AlUla, Tabuk and Najran run long stretches with no signal. Note that non-Muslims cannot enter Mecca, so plan routing around it. Data-only, tethering supported, home SIM keeps your number.

Frequently asked

Yes, both cities are well covered. During Hajj and busy Umrah periods the networks are congested and data slows for everyone.
Yes, coverage follows the line between Jeddah, Mecca and Medina, with brief drops in tunnels.
AlUla town and the Hegra visitor areas are covered. The open desert between cities has long stretches with no service.
Yes. The eSIM carries data only, so calls and texts stay on your existing SIM.

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