Egypt Travel eSIM
Prepaid data for Egypt from $9.50. Scan a QR code and you're online.
Plans & prices
Selected 1 GB · 7 days 3 GB · 30 days 5 GB · 30 days 10 GB · 30 days 20 GB · 30 days
Total $9.50$19$28.50$43.50$72
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Egypt
Vodafone Egypt network
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Egypt
For Egypt, an eSIM is the boring, reliable option — one QR code before departure, the Vodafone Egypt network on arrival, and a bill whose size you already know.
Plans run from $9.50 for 1 GB over 7 days up to $72 for 20 GB over 30 days. Two weeks of navigation, messaging and the occasional video call generally lands around 5 GB.
Where 5G has been rolled out you’ll get it; everywhere else the plan runs on 4G/LTE. Both are far more than maps and messaging need — the difference only shows on large downloads. Tethering is allowed on every Egypt plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Africa plan covers 39 destinations on one profile from $14.50. Otherwise there are separate plans for Botswana from $14.50, Burkina Faso from $9.50 and Cameroon from $11.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Egypt plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Egypt?
One Africa plan covers 39 countries from $14.50 — worth it from the third border.
Egypt eSIM questions
Which network does the Egypt eSIM use?
Vodafone Egypt. It is one of Egypt's main mobile networks, so coverage matches what local subscribers get rather than a thin roaming-only footprint.
Will I get 5G in Egypt?
Yes, where Vodafone Egypt has deployed it and your phone supports it. Outside those areas the eSIM falls back to 4G/LTE automatically — you won't need to change any setting.
How much data do I actually need for Egypt?
Most travellers over-buy. Maps and messaging for a week is under 2 GB; streaming and video calls are what move the number. Start at 3 GB ($19) and top up if you run short — the 10 GB plan ($43.50) is for remote work and heavy streaming.
When does my Egypt plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Egypt, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the 1 GB plan then gives you 7 days from arrival and the larger plans 30 days.
Can I use my Egypt eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Egypt plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Egypt?
Yes. Nothing is removed from your phone. The Egypt profile is added as a second line and set as the one used for data, while your usual number keeps receiving calls, texts and bank verification codes. Switch data roaming off on the home line before you fly.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Egypt eSIM?
No. The plan roams on a partner network, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Egypt?
You can top up from the same page — buy another Egypt plan and it queues behind the current one on the same eSIM profile. There's no need to reinstall anything or scan a second QR code.
I'm also visiting Botswana and Burkina Faso — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Africa plan covers 39 destinations including Egypt on a single profile from $14.50. If Egypt is the bulk of the trip, a country plan plus a top-up is usually cheaper; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a Egypt eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.