Guinea-Bissau eSIM
Mobile data in Guinea-Bissau. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose Your Unlimited Plan
- 3G/4G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 512 Kbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Guinea-Bissau eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 620.66 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 1,337.92 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 4,493.84 / day | — |
Which Guinea-Bissau eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from Rs. 620.66 / day
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Guinea-Bissau
Common Questions
Is an eSIM worth getting for a Guinea-Bissau visit?
You leave Osvaldo Vieira International Airport with your accommodation pinned in Google Maps and a WhatsApp message ready for your host. Instead of joining a queue to buy a local SIM, you head for a taxi, show the driver the address and follow the route into Bissau. Your host sends a photo of the entrance, so you know which doorway to look for when the taxi turns off the main road.
After dropping your bag, you head towards Praça dos Heróis Nacionais and wander into Bissau Velho. You use Google Translate to make sense of a Portuguese menu, choose grilled fish and send a photo of lunch home on WhatsApp. As you walk past the old buildings, you look up the next street on your map and message a guide about a boat excursion to the Bijagós Islands.
What should tourists look for in a Guinea-Bissau eSIM?
Start with network reach along your actual route. A visit centred on Bissau has different connectivity needs from a journey through the Bijagós Islands. This eSIM connects to supported local networks, with stronger service around populated areas and patchier access farther out. Choose for the places you intend to explore, not just the destination name.
Look for advance installation, a clear activation window and connection sharing. This plan supports installation before you fly and gives you 180 days from purchase to activate. Hotspot works on most plans, making it useful when travelling with another device. The package you choose determines its data allowance and validity.
Where does an eSIM get coverage in Guinea-Bissau?
Your eSIM connects to local networks including Orange, with 3G/4G service. Coverage is strongest in Bissau and other populated centres such as Bafatá and Gabú, along with the main visitor areas. Connections become patchier across the outer Bijagós Islands, mangrove waterways and remote stretches of Cantanhez National Park. Expect a clearer difference between urban routes and journeys through sparsely populated coastal terrain.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before you fly | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; enable roaming |
| When you're connected | As soon as you land and connect | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes roaming here |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork needed | ID may be requested at the counter | No additional registration |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Choose a local bundle on arrival | Included allowance or separate charges depend on your home plan |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Purchase another bundle through a local retailer | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What should I prepare for travelling around Guinea-Bissau?
- Save offline maps of Bissau and your onward route before leaving reliable Wi-Fi.
- Download Portuguese translation files before exploring markets; ask your guide for help with Guinea-Bissau Creole.
- Carry a power bank for boat journeys through the Bijagós Islands, where charging opportunities are limited.
- Bring a Type C travel adapter and confirm your accommodation’s socket arrangements before packing.
- Carry cash for market purchases and boat transfers; arrange payment details with your accommodation in advance.
- Keep your phone in a waterproof pouch during wet-season boat transfers and mangrove excursions.
- Ask permission before photographing people in markets, and follow local instructions around government and military buildings.
How much does a Guinea-Bissau eSIM cost?
SimSwift Guinea-Bissau unlimited daily plans start at Rs. 620.66 a day.