Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Qatar eSIM: plans compared for 2026
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (58)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $4.50 | $4.50 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $9.50 | $3.17 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $10.00 | $3.33 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $15.00 | $3.00 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $26.00 | $2.60 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $16.00 | $3.20 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $28.00 | $2.80 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 | $43.00 | $2.15 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $17.00 | $3.40 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $29.00 | $2.90 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | $45.00 | $2.25 |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $19.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | $28.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $36.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | $38.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | $49.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 | $99.00 | — |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $11.99 | $4.00 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $16.99 | $3.40 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $29.99 | $3.00 |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 | $48.99 | $2.45 |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $7.08 | $7.08 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $8.40 | $2.80 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $13.20 | $2.64 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $22.80 | $2.28 |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 | $34.20 | $1.71 |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 | $46.80 | $1.56 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $4.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 | $9.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 | $14.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 4 | $19.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 | $24.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 6 | $28.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $33.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 8 | $36.76 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 9 | $39.90 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 | $43.06 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 11 | $46.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 12 | $49.36 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 13 | $52.50 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 | $55.66 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $58.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 16 | $61.52 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 17 | $64.24 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 18 | $66.96 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 19 | $69.68 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 | $72.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 21 | $75.12 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 22 | $77.84 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 23 | $80.56 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 24 | $83.28 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 25 | $86.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 26 | $88.72 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 27 | $91.44 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 28 | $94.16 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 29 | $96.88 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $99.60 | — |
Full ranking
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9.5out of 10
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8.8out of 10
- 3
6.4out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest eSIM for Qatar?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Yesim, at $13.20. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.
Can I top up an eSIM in Qatar?
Most providers let you add data from their app. Terms vary, so check the plan page before you buy.