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eSIM Iraq
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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 Iraq- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Iraq
- 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 Iraq gives you internet in Iraq without roaming as soon as you land. Scan the QR that reaches your email in a minute, without changing your physical SIM and without local paperwork: you arrive in Baghdad or Erbil already online. Ideal for Google Maps, WhatsApp, translating or staying in touch with home.
You browse on the local Korek and Asiacell networks with 4G/LTE coverage in the country's main cities. Choose the GB and days you need and pay only for that; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share data over hotspot with whoever is with you.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data in Iraq
- 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 without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data-only plan: no traditional calls or SMS (works with VoIP apps like WhatsApp)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked. Check your device here
- Install it before you travel: you have 180 days from purchase to activate it
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: IQ - Korek 4G, IQ - Asia Cell 4G
- 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
Iraq
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Iraq 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 Iraq
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Iraq.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq · 1 GB | 7 days | €4,27 |
| Iraq · 3 GB | 30 days | €11,98 |
| Iraq · 3 GB | 15 days | €12,41 |
| Iraq · 5 GB | 30 days | €20,54 |
| Iraq · 10 GB | 30 days | €40,66 |
| Iraq · 20 GB | 30 days | €77,05 |
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 Iraq 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 Iraq 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 Iraq: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €4,27
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 Iraq, 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 Iraq from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for Iraq 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 Iraq. 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 Iraq 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 Iraq without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Iraq 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 Iraq 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 Iraq, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Iraq as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Iraq, 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 Iraq 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 Iraq 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 Iraq. 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 Iraq eSIM
eSIM for Iraq: internet without roaming
With our Iraq eSIM you have internet on your phone as soon as you land, without hunting for shops or swapping your physical card. The plan runs on the local networks of Zain Iraq, Asiacell and Korek Telecom, the three operators that provide 4G coverage in the country, so you get stable data both in Baghdad and in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. You buy, scan a QR and arrive connected to use maps, messaging and translator from the very first minute.
Roaming in Iraq: why an eSIM is the better choice
Iraq is not part of the European Union, so there's no "roam like at home" here. With your home operator turning on data in Iraq it's easy to pay between €10 and €15 a day, or even per-megabyte rates that send the bill soaring before you realise. A data eSIM breaks that model: you pay a fixed price in advance and control your spending. It's the difference between coming back with a nasty surprise on the bill and knowing exactly what it's going to cost you to stay connected in Iraq.
How much does an Iraq eSIM cost?
Plans start from €3.95 and go up according to the GB and the days you need. For a short business trip or a layover, 1 or 3 GB is plenty if you mostly use messaging and maps. For a stay of one or two weeks using your phone daily, reckon on around 1 GB per every two or three days; if you make video calls or share lots of photos, go up to 5 GB or more. You can compare all the options in all destinations and choose the plan that fits your route.
eSIM or SIM card in Iraq
The local prepaid SIM card is bought at airports or Zain and Asiacell shops, but it usually requires a passport, in-person registration and sometimes waits. The eSIM is 100% digital: you activate it before leaving home, keep your home number for WhatsApp and calls, and you don't have to handle any tray or carry a tiny card. Less hassle, zero risk of losing the SIM and a connection ready when you land.
Does the eSIM work in Baghdad, Basra or Erbil?
Yes. 4G coverage is solid in the main cities: Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Mosul, Najaf, Karbala and Sulaymaniyah. In the urban centres and their surroundings the Asiacell and Zain network gives you fast data to work or get around; in remote rural or desert areas, as in any country, the signal may drop to 3G or become intermittent. For cities and main roads, the eSIM works without problems.
How do you activate the Iraq eSIM?
After purchase you receive a QR code by email. You scan it from your phone settings, install the plan and, when you arrive in Iraq, turn on data roaming for that eSIM. The whole process takes a couple of minutes and you can get it ready from home on your wifi. If it's your first time, you have the step by step with screenshots in our eSIM guide, where we also explain how to check that your phone is compatible.
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