Saudi Arabia · Setup guide

How to set up a Saudi Arabia eSIM.

Under 60 seconds. Works on every iPhone from XR onwards and every Android flagship from 2020 onwards. Profile routes through STC 4G + 5G.

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  1. 01

    Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM

    Install the QR before you board — Saudi internet is VPN-restricted at arrival.

  2. 02

    Label "Saudi Arabia"

    Keep home SIM for emergency contact.

  3. 03

    Data Roaming ON

    Profile connects to STC within 30 seconds at KAIA or RUH.

Saudi Arabia-specific troubleshooting

Things that can go wrong in Saudi Arabia.

  • VPN apps are legally restricted in Saudi Arabia — do not route traffic through a VPN unless you're on a permitted corporate service.
  • Mecca and Medina: during Hajj peak days, all networks slow. Our dual-carrier routing mitigates but cannot eliminate congestion.
  • Some Western apps (Skype voice, WhatsApp calls) are blocked at the network level. Use the Saudi-permitted versions where available.

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Plans for Saudi Arabia.

From $3 for a short trip to unlimited monthly. All plans include hotspot tethering.

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