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🇶🇦 eSIM for Qatar
Qatar is compact, modern and well covered, and most visits are short — a stopover, a conference, a few days in Doha — which suits a small data plan.
Qatar eSIM plans and prices
In short: Num sells 14 prepaid data eSIM plans for Qatar, from $3.34 for 1 GB per day (1 day) up to 20 GB over 90 days at $136.32. The best value per gigabyte is 10 GB per day for 1 day at $21.53 ($2.15). It connects to ooredoo and Vodafone with 5G on every plan. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in Qatar, it installs by QR code on any eSIM-capable iPhone, and your own number keeps working.
Live prices, updated from our provider catalogue · 3G/4G/5G. These are the amounts charged at checkout — nothing is added afterwards.
| Plan | Validity | Total data | Per GB | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1 GB | $3.34 | $3.34 |
| 500 MB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 500 MB | $7.56 | $3.69 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.81 | $3.81 |
| 2 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 2 GB | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 15 days | 3 GB | $2.73 | $8.20 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 3 GB | $2.90 | $8.71 |
| 3 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 3 GB | $3.81 | $11.44 |
| 5 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 5 GB | $2.73 | $13.67 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 365 days | 1 GB | $14.35 | $14.35 |
| 5 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 5 GB | $2.96 | $14.82 |
| 10 GB per dayTop-up availableBest value | 1 day | 10 GB | $2.15 | $21.53 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 10 GB | $2.50 | $24.95 |
| 20 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 20 GB | $2.28 | $45.67 |
| 20 GB totalTop-up available | 90 days | 20 GB | $6.82 | $136.32 |
Prices shown were generated on 2026-10-08 and can change with our provider's catalogue. The app always shows the current price before you pay.
Best Qatar eSIM by trip length
Our pick for each trip length: the cheapest plan that lasts the whole stay and carries enough data for maps, messaging and a bit of video. Heavy streamers should go a size up.
| Trip | Our pick | Validity | Total data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend Qatar eSIM for 3 days | 1 GB total | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.81 |
| One week Qatar eSIM for 7 days | 3 GB total | 15 days | 3 GB | $8.20 |
| Two weeks Qatar eSIM for 14 days | 5 GB total | 30 days | 5 GB | $13.67 |
| A month Qatar eSIM for 30 days | 10 GB total | 30 days | 10 GB | $24.95 |
Using your eSIM in Qatar
Networks named on the plan: ooredoo and Vodafone. 5G is included on every plan here — the speed string on each is 3G/4G/5G.
$3.69 buys 500 MB over 1 day; $136.32 buys 20 GB over 90 days. Every plan here can be topped up from the app without reinstalling anything.
Practical notes for Qatar
- Coverage is excellent across Doha, the metro and the main roads; 5G is widespread.
- Uber and Karwa taxis run on apps; the Doha Metro has its own.
- Stopping in the UAE or Saudi Arabia as well? A regional Middle East plan covers the Gulf.
How to get connected
- Download Num and pick Qatar.
- Choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code the app gives you — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the Num line when you land.
Questions about Qatar
How much does an eSIM for Qatar cost?
Plans start at $3.34. The table on this page shows current prices — 14 options ranging from short trips to month-long stays. These are the prices you pay in the app; there are no separate activation or delivery fees.
Will my phone work with a Qatar eSIM?
Most iPhones from the XR and XS onward support eSIM, and the handset must be carrier-unlocked. Check the compatibility page for the full list before you buy.
When does the plan start counting down?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in the coverage area, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and it will wait until you land.
Can I keep my normal number while using it?
Yes. The Num eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working while data runs over the travel plan. Turn your normal line's data roaming off to avoid a roaming bill.
Can I add more data if I run out?
Yes — reloadable plans can be topped up from inside the app without buying a new eSIM or reinstalling anything.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Qatar?
Num does not sell unlimited plans for Qatar. The closest are the daily-allowance plans, such as 1 GB per day, which give a fixed amount each day for the length of the trip. For most travellers the fixed bundles, from 500 MB to 20 GB, are better value.
Which networks does a Num Qatar eSIM use?
It connects to ooredoo and Vodafone and picks the strongest available network automatically. Every plan on this page supports 5G where the network offers it.
Do I get a Qatar phone number with the eSIM?
No. Num eSIMs are data-only. Your own number stays active on your existing SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other messaging apps keep working over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, see our guide to eSIMs with a phone number.
What is the best eSIM for Qatar?
It depends on how long you stay and how much you use maps and video. On this page the best value per gigabyte is 10 GB per day for 1 day at $21.53 ($2.15); the trip-length picks match a plan to a weekend, a week, two weeks and a month.