Pay once and you're done
No surprise bills when you get back. Pick your GB and days, pay a fixed price and browse worry-free. If you don't use it, we refund you.
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eSIM Egypt
Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
100% secure payment
Guaranteed refund
Instant delivery
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 Egypt- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Egypt
- 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)
Discover the country with eSIM Egypt and get internet in Egypt without roaming from the moment you land in Cairo. Scan the QR you receive by email in about a minute, without changing your physical SIM or standing in any queue: move between the pyramids of Giza, Luxor or Aswan with Maps, a translator and WhatsApp always ready.
You connect over top-tier local networks with 4G/5G coverage in the country. You pick the GB and the days you need and pay only for that; you keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data by hotspot with whoever travels with you.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data in Egypt
- Hotspot included — share internet with those traveling 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 data without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only — no traditional calls or SMS
- 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
- 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
Egypt
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Egypt 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 Egypt
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Egypt.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt · 100 MB | 7 days | €0,51 |
| Egypt · 500 MB | 7 days | €1,28 |
| Egypt · 1 GB | 7 days | €3,42 |
| Egypt · 3 GB | 30 days | €10,69 |
| Egypt · 3 GB | 15 days | €8,98 |
| Egypt · 5 GB | 30 days | €13,26 |
| Egypt · 10 GB | 30 days | €31,24 |
| Egypt · 20 GB | 30 days | €53,08 |
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 Egypt 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 Egypt 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 Egypt: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €0,51
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 Egypt, 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 Egypt from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for Egypt 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 Egypt. 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 Egypt 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 Egypt without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Egypt 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 Egypt 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 Egypt, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Egypt as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Egypt, 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 Egypt 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 Egypt 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 Egypt. 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 Egypt eSIM
eSIM for Egypt: internet without roaming
Traveling to Egypt and running out of data is a real problem: since it's not part of the European Union, your home plan applies international roaming with exorbitant prices. With a PuraSIM eSIM, you connect to the best local networks (Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, Etisalat, and WE, from Telecom Egypt) as soon as you land, without changing physical SIM cards and without looking for a store at the airport. Ideal for getting around Cairo, uploading photos of the Giza pyramids, or sharing your Nile cruise in real time.
Roaming in Egypt: why an eSIM is convenient for you
Roaming in Egypt with your operator can cost you between €10 and €15 per day, and some plans charge per megabyte outside of your allowance. On a week-long trip, that's easily €70-€100 just for data. A local data eSIM eliminates that expense: you pay a fixed rate, you know from the start how much it costs, and there are no surprises on your bill when you return. It's the simplest way to have internet in Egypt with peace of mind.
How much does an eSIM for Egypt cost?
Our plans start from €3.95, well below what you would pay for roaming. To guide you with consumption: if you use maps, WhatsApp, and some social media, 1 GB covers about 3-4 days of normal use. For a week with daily browsing and photos, estimate between 3 and 5 GB; and if you make video calls or share video often, 10 GB or a large data plan is better. The price of an Egypt eSIM is always more cost-effective than activating your company's roaming.
eSIM or SIM card in Egypt
Buying a SIM card in Egypt requires waiting in line at the airport or a store, showing your passport, and sometimes negotiating the price in a language you don't master. The eSIM is 100% digital: you buy it before you travel, install it at home, and activate it upon arrival. You don't lose your usual number (it remains available for WhatsApp and SMS) and you carry two lines on the same phone. You can see all available destinations if your route includes more countries.
Does the eSIM work in Cairo, Luxor, or Sharm el-Sheikh?
Yes. Mobile data coverage in Egypt is solid in tourist areas and major cities: Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, and Sharm el-Sheikh. Our plans rely on the 4G/LTE networks of the country's major operators, so you'll have a good signal in hotels, Red Sea resorts, and the main temples and archaeological sites. In the desert or very remote areas, coverage is more limited, as with any local SIM.
