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eSIM Vatican City
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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 Vatican City- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Vatican City
- 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 Vatican City: internet in Vatican City without roaming while you visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel. Scan the QR you receive by email in about 1 minute and connect without changing your physical SIM or paying surcharges. Perfect for Maps, WhatsApp, translating or sharing via hotspot.
You browse on the local Italian networks that cover the enclave (TIM, Wind and Iliad) with 4G/5G. Choose the GB and days you need and pay only for that; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data via hotspot with whoever is with you.
What's included
- 4G/5G mobile data in Vatican City, depending on local coverage
- Hotspot included to share internet with those travelling with you
- 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 without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only: it doesn't include traditional calls or SMS (VoIP apps do work)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile before you leave: you have 180 days from purchase to do it
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: VA - TIM 5G, VA - Wind 5G, VA - TIM maritime 3G, VA - Iliad 5G
- 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
Vatican City
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Vatican City 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 Vatican City
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Vatican City.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vatican City · 1 GB | 7 days | €2,99 |
| Vatican City · 3 GB | 15 days | €5,98 |
| Vatican City · 3 GB | 30 days | €5,98 |
| Vatican City · 5 GB | 30 days | €7,70 |
| Vatican City · 10 GB | 30 days | €14,12 |
| Vatican City · 20 GB | 30 days | €19,68 |
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 Vatican City 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 Vatican City 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 Vatican City: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €2,99
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 Vatican City, 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 Vatican City from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for Vatican City 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 Vatican City. 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 Vatican City 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 Vatican City without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Vatican City 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 Vatican City 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 Vatican City, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Vatican City as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Vatican City, 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 Vatican City 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 Vatican City 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 Vatican City. 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 Vatican City eSIM
eSIM for Vatican City: Internet without roaming
Vatican City is a microstate within Rome, so your connection always comes through Italian mobile networks: TIM, Vodafone Italia, WindTre, and Iliad. With a PuraSIM eSIM, you activate mobile data before leaving home, and as soon as you step into St. Peter's Square, you have internet for maps, digital tickets, and sharing photos, without searching for Wi-Fi or going to a SIM card store.
Roaming in Vatican City: Why an eSIM is for you
Here's a nuance many people don't know: the Vatican is not part of the European Union, so your operator's "like at home" roaming rates don't always apply within its walls, even if you're a stone's throw from Rome. This can result in charges per MB or out-of-EU data warnings just when you need them most. A data eSIM avoids that surprise: you pay a fixed price and connect to the Italian network with the same convenience, without changing cards or relying on your company to "correctly recognize" your location.
How much does an eSIM for Vatican City cost?
Plans start from €3.95. For a short visit focused on the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, 1 GB is more than enough for browsing, checking schedules, and using Google Maps. If you combine the Vatican and Rome for several days, uploading photos and videos, estimate between 3 and 5 GB. You can see all options and their prices for all destinations and choose the GB according to your travel days.
eSIM or SIM card in Vatican City
The advantage of an eSIM is that it is completely digital: there's no plastic to insert or a tobacconist to buy a SIM card at the last minute. You install the profile via email, keep your usual WhatsApp number on your regular SIM, and use the eSIM only for data. No queues, no losing the tiny card, and no strange configurations: you arrive connected.
Does the eSIM work in the Vatican and Rome?
Yes. As the territory is completely surrounded by the Italian capital, your eSIM connects to the coverage of TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, or Iliad, the same that serves St. Peter's Square, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums, and the entire historic center of Rome: the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, or the Trastevere neighborhood. You'll have stable 4G/5G to move around the entire area without interruptions.
How do you activate the Vatican City eSIM?
Very easy. After purchase, you receive a QR code by email: scan it from your phone settings, install the profile, and activate data upon arrival. In a few minutes, you're online. If it's your first eSIM, follow our eSIM guide step-by-step and check that your phone is compatible before traveling.
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