Qatar eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 11 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Vodafone 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $1.30/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $11.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $7.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $7.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $12.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $7.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $12.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $12.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $69.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Qatar
The Qatar eSIM connects to Vodafone. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Qatar
- DOH Doha Hamad International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Qatar.
City guides in Qatar
About unlimited in Qatar
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Qatar?
These regional eSIMs include Qatar. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Qatar eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $12.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $4.99 | $0.33 | $2.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $2.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $1.60 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $12.99 | $0.43 | $1.30 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $41.99 | $1.40 | $2.10 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $11.99 | $4.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $16.99 | $3.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $20.99 | $3.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $26.99 | $2.70 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $69.99 | $2.33 | No cap |
Questions about Qatar
Which networks does the Qatar eSIM use?
The Qatar eSIM connects to Vodafone. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Qatar?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $7.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Qatar?
Yes, from $11.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Qatar plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Qatar?
The main international airports are Doha Hamad International (DOH).
Does a regional eSIM cover Qatar?
Yes. Middle East & North Africa and Global include Qatar. The smallest, Middle East & North Africa, covers 13 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.