Nusuk app & permits
Manage your Umrah permit and book visits in the official Nusuk app, which needs an internet connection.
For pilgrims
eSIM for Umrah & Hajj
Stay connected with your family from Makkah and Madinah. Saudi Arabia data plans from $3.99 on local networks (STC, Mobily, Zain), delivered instantly before you fly.
- Instant deliveryQR code in under 2 minutes
- Money-back guaranteeFull refund if your eSIM is unused
- Secure paymentsProtected by PayPal, SSL encrypted
- Support in 4 languagesEnglish · العربية · 中文 · 日本語
Why pilgrims need mobile data
Stay with your group
Share your live location with family and your group leader in crowded areas.
Video calls home
Call your family on WhatsApp or FaceTime from your hotel or near the Haram.
Maps & transport
Find your way between your hotel, the Haram and the holy sites, and book taxis easily.
Saudi Arabia plans for pilgrims
1 GB
7 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$3.99
$3.99/GB
3 GB
15 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$6.99
$2.33/GB
3 GB
30 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$7.99
$2.66/GB
5 GB
30 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$11.99
$2.40/GB
10 GB
30 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$18.99
$1.90/GB
20 GB
30 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$31.99
$1.60/GB
50 GB
30 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$95.99
$1.92/GB
Visiting other Gulf countries too?
1 GB
7 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- 6 countries
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$3.99
$3.99/GB
1 GB
7 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- 5 countries
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$3.99
$3.99/GB
1 GB
7 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- 6 countries
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$6.99
$6.99/GB
1 GB
7 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- 11 countries
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$11.99
$11.99/GB
Tips for pilgrims
- Install the eSIM at home before your flight: you will be busy and tired on arrival.
- Choose more data for Hajj: long days, video calls and sharing with family use more data than a normal trip.
- Turn on personal hotspot to share one plan with elderly family members.
- Keep your home SIM on for calls and bank SMS codes, but turn off its data roaming to avoid charges.
- Carry a power bank: using maps and calls all day drains batteries quickly.
- Networks can be congested near the Haram at peak prayer times; this affects every carrier.
Umrah & Hajj eSIM questions
Does the Saudi eSIM work in Makkah and Madinah?
Yes. Our Saudi Arabia plans run on local networks (STC, Mobily, Zain) with coverage in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and around the holy sites. As on every network, speeds can drop in very crowded areas at peak times.
How much data do I need for Umrah?
For a 7 to 10 day Umrah, 5 to 10 GB is enough for most pilgrims using maps, WhatsApp and some video calls. For Hajj or longer stays with daily video calls, choose 20 GB or more.
Can I buy the eSIM before travelling to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, and we recommend it. Buy and install it at home; the plan starts when it first connects to a network in Saudi Arabia.
Will I keep my WhatsApp number?
Yes. WhatsApp is linked to your phone number, not to your data connection, so it keeps working normally with the eSIM.
Does the eSIM include a Saudi phone number?
No. Our plans are data-only. You can call and message over WhatsApp, FaceTime or any internet calling app.