Iraq eSIM
Mobile data in Iraq. 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/5G 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. 128 Kbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G/5G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Iraq eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 285.99 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 477.29 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 620.77 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 1,720.74 / day | — |
Which Iraq eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from Rs. 285.99 / 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.
Iraq
Common Questions
Can an eSIM help me explore Baghdad after landing in Iraq?
You walk out of Baghdad International Airport and open Careem to arrange your ride into Baghdad, passing the SIM counter without joining the queue. In the car, you follow the route on Google Maps and send your host a WhatsApp message with your arrival update. Your first stop is Mutanabbi Street, where bookstalls spill colour onto the pavement and you save a map pin so you can find your way back.
You point Google Translate at an Arabic book cover, then stop at Shabandar Café for tea. With the café marked on your map, you browse nearby streets without losing your bearings. You photograph the booksellers’ displays, send a favourite picture home through WhatsApp, and message your guide to confirm where to meet for your next stop.
What should tourists look for in an eSIM for Iraq?
For Iraq, start with network reach along your route: Baghdad, Erbil and major visitor centres have stronger coverage than remote mountain routes or desert roads. This eSIM connects to supported local networks, with a renewing data allowance and validity determined by your chosen package.
Look for hotspot support if you want to share a connection with a companion or laptop; it works on most plans here. You can install this eSIM before flying, using the button in your order email, and you have 180 days from purchase to activate. Choose through the plan picker with those practical features in mind.
Where does the eSIM have coverage across Iraq?
Your eSIM connects through local networks including Asia Cell, with 3G/4G/5G connectivity. Coverage in Iraq is strongest in cities and main tourist areas, including Baghdad, Erbil, Basra, Najaf and Karbala. Connections become patchier in the Zagros Mountains, across remote western desert roads and among the waterways of the Mesopotamian Marshes.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before flying | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, when connected to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing, if your home plan includes Iraq |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork required | ID may be requested at the counter | No additional registration |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Local rates; purchase after arrival | Included or billed separately, depending 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 data bundle through a shop or provider app | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What practical connectivity tips help when travelling around Iraq?
- Save offline maps before travelling into the Zagros Mountains or the Mesopotamian Marshes, where connections become patchier.
- Download Arabic translation resources for Baghdad and Kurdish resources for Erbil before exploring markets and reading signs.
- Carry cash for small purchases in Iraqi markets; do not build your shopping plans around app payments.
- Bring a universal plug adapter and a charged power bank for outings, since electricity interruptions occur in Iraq.
- Ask before photographing people at Najaf and Karbala’s religious sites, and follow posted restrictions before sharing images.
- Keep your device shaded in Basra’s intense summer heat, especially when using navigation outdoors.
How much does a Iraq eSIM cost?
SimSwift Iraq unlimited daily plans start at Rs. 285.99 a day.