Vatican City eSIM guide
3 networks with 5G · 11 data plans from $1.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Iliad 4G, Vodafone 5G, Wind Tre 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $1.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.45/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $5.99
- 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 | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $5.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $5.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $8.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $5.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $8.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $28.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Vatican City
The Vatican City eSIM connects to Iliad, Vodafone and Wind Tre. 5G is listed on Vodafone, Wind Tre; elsewhere it's 4G.
Arriving in Vatican City
Vatican City has no airport; it sits inside Rome. Nearest:
- FCO Rome Fiumicino, Italy
- CIA Rome Ciampino, Italy
- 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 Vatican City.
About unlimited in Vatican City
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Vatican City?
These regional eSIMs include Vatican City. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Vatican City eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $5.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $1.99 | $0.28 | $1.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $2.99 | $0.10 | $1.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $0.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $0.60 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $0.45 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $5.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $7.99 | $1.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $9.99 | $1.43 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $11.99 | $1.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $20.99 | $1.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $28.99 | $0.97 | No cap |
Questions about Vatican City
Which networks does the Vatican City eSIM use?
The Vatican City eSIM connects to Iliad, Vodafone and Wind Tre. 5G is listed on Vodafone, Wind Tre; elsewhere it's 4G.
How much data do I need for a week in Vatican City?
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 $3.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Vatican City?
Yes, from $5.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Vatican City 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.
Does a regional eSIM cover Vatican City?
Yes. Global includes Vatican City. The smallest, Global, covers 202 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.