01How much do Middle East eSIM plans cost?
Middle East plans start at $4.50 for 500MB per day. Each plan group below covers a different set of countries, and every plan page lists its countries, networks, data, validity and price.
Packages
Middle East eSIM
Middle East & Arabia
About the Middle East eSIM
VoyaSIM's Middle East regional eSIM covers Gulf states and surrounding markets — typically including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Israel, and Egypt depending on plan tier. Useful for business trips that span multiple Gulf cities or pilgrimage routes.
Good to know: Content filtering varies sharply by country. VoIP voice/video calls on apps like WhatsApp and FaceTime are restricted in the UAE and Saudi Arabia but generally work in Jordan, Israel, and Bahrain. Iran is not covered on any standard plan.
How activation works: Choose a plan tier above, complete checkout, and receive your QR code by email. Install before traveling — the validity timer only starts when your phone first connects to a partner network in one of the covered countries. The eSIM automatically switches between networks as you cross borders within the region.
Middle East eSIM: questions travelers ask
02Which countries does the Middle East eSIM cover?
It depends on the plan group: Gulf Region: 6 countries; Middle East (5 areas): 5 countries; Middle East: 11 countries; GCC Countries: 6 countries. Pick the group that includes every country on your route; each plan page lists all of them.
03Which networks does the Middle East eSIM use?
The plans connect to partner networks in every covered country, on 3G/4G/5G depending on the local network. Each plan page lists its networks and whether they offer 3G, 4G or 5G.
04When does my Middle East plan start?
At the first connection to a network in Middle East, not when you buy or install it. Install at home over Wi‑Fi; the days start counting when you land.
05How do I install the eSIM?
The QR code arrives by email within minutes of payment. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan it. Android: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Add eSIM. It takes about two minutes; the help center has the step-by-step version.
06Do I keep my phone number and WhatsApp?
Yes. The eSIM carries data only and works next to your own SIM, so your number, WhatsApp, iMessage and banking apps keep working. Switch data roaming off on your home SIM so it never bills you abroad.
07Will the eSIM work on my phone?
Yes, if the phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, it supports eSIM. iPhone XS, XR and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer and recent Samsung Galaxy phones all do; the help center has the full check.
08Can I use the Middle East eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Every plan allows personal hotspot and tethering, so a laptop or a travel companion's phone can share the eSIM's data. Shared use counts against the same allowance.
09What happens when the data runs out?
26 of 27 Middle East plans can be topped up from My eSIMs; each plan page shows it under “Top-up”. When a plan has no top-up, a second plan installs next to the first. An optional auto top-up refills fixed plans at 90% used and adds days to daily plans before they end. Daily plans get cheaper per day the more days you buy at once.
10Can I get a refund?
Yes, in full within 30 days of purchase, as long as the eSIM was never activated. A technical problem that stops activation is refunded too; write to support with your order number.
11How do I reach support?
Write to support@voyasim.io or use the chat on the site. A person replies within 24 hours, in English.
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