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eSIM Burkina Faso
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Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
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Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges.
Coverage in Burkina Faso- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Burkina Faso
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Guaranteed refund if it does not work
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
eSIM Burkina Faso: internet in Burkina Faso without roaming from the moment you reach Ouagadougou. You scan the QR you receive by email in about a minute, without swapping your physical SIM or looking for a local SIM: you connect right away for Maps, WhatsApp or translating whenever you need to.
The connection runs on Burkina Faso's top local networks with 4G/5G coverage in the main cities. Choose the GB and the days of your trip and pay only for what you use; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data over hotspot with whoever travels with you.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data in Burkina Faso, active as soon as you land
- Hotspot included to share internet with your travel companions
- Your usual number stays active: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Top up your data whenever you want, without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data-only plan: no traditional calls or SMS (use apps like WhatsApp)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile calmly before you travel: you have 180 days from purchase to activate it
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
Risk-free purchase
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Your next destination
Burkina Faso
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Burkina Faso without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
The PuraSim difference
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in 218 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
Choose your plan
eSIM plans for Burkina Faso
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Burkina Faso.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso · 1 GB | 7 days | €11,12 |
| Burkina Faso · 3 GB | 30 days | €32,96 |
| Burkina Faso · 3 GB | 15 days | €14,98 |
| Burkina Faso · 5 GB | 30 days | €35,52 |
| Burkina Faso · 10 GB | 30 days | €70,63 |
| Burkina Faso · 20 GB | 30 days | €124,57 |
Before you buy
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your Burkina Faso plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Installation
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSim.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSim and enable roaming.
The difference
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSim eSIM for Burkina Faso is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Burkina Faso: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €11,12
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Your next destination
Connect in 218 destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Performance
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
FAQ
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to Burkina Faso, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSim eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of Burkina Faso from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for Burkina Faso have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across Burkina Faso. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSim eSIM you pay a fixed price for your Burkina Faso data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSim in Burkina Faso without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Burkina Faso with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In Burkina Faso you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for Burkina Faso, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Burkina Faso as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Burkina Faso, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSim eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our Burkina Faso plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another Burkina Faso plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in Burkina Faso. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
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More about the Burkina Faso eSIM
eSIM for Burkina Faso: roaming-free internet
Traveling to Burkina Faso with an eSIM means arriving in Ouagadougou with mobile data working the moment you land, without hunting for a shop or struggling with the language to buy a local card. Our eSIM relies on the country's real networks, mainly Orange Burkina Faso and Moov Africa, the two carriers with the best 4G coverage in urban areas and along much of the main roads. You activate the plan before leaving home and land connected.
Roaming in Burkina Faso: why an eSIM is the smart choice
Burkina Faso is not part of the European Union, so your carrier's roaming is unregulated and skyrockets. It is easy to pay between 10 and 15 € a day, or per-megabyte rates that turn any map lookup into a surprise on the bill. With a data eSIM you pay a single fixed price for the whole trip, you know exactly how much you are spending and you don't depend on roaming agreements. It is the most sensible way to have internet in Burkina Faso without any nasty surprises.
How much does an eSIM for Burkina Faso cost?
Your usage decides the choice. For a short business trip or a layover, 1 GB is plenty for maps, messaging and email. If you go for one or two weeks and use your phone daily to browse, for social media and the odd video call, count on 3 to 5 GB. For long stays or if you share the connection with your laptop, aim for higher-capacity plans. It always works out far cheaper than traditional roaming.
eSIM or SIM card in Burkina Faso
The local SIM card forces you to find a point of sale, register it with your passport and, in many cases, wait for it to become active. The eSIM is a digital chip: there is no plastic, you don't swap your phone's SIM and you keep your home number for WhatsApp and your usual calls. You can carry your regular line and the Burkina Faso data working at the same time, something impossible with a single physical SIM tray.
Does the eSIM work in Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso and Banfora?
Yes. Coverage is solid in the main cities: Ouagadougou, the capital, Bobo-Dioulasso, Koudougou, Banfora and Ouahigouya have a good 4G signal from Orange and Moov Africa. In rural areas and on journeys between cities the network relies on 3G and can be more irregular, something normal throughout the country. Our eSIM automatically connects to the carrier with the best available signal at any moment, without you having to configure anything.
How do you activate the Burkina Faso eSIM?
Very easy. After purchase you receive a QR code with instructions by email. You scan it from your phone's settings, the data profile installs and you leave the plan ready to start when you arrive in Burkina Faso. Check beforehand that your phone is eSIM-compatible and that you have data roaming enabled for that line. If you want the step-by-step with screenshots, you have our eSIM guide, and if your trip includes more stops you can see all destinations available and combine plans without swapping cards.
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