Does my phone support eSIM?
For example: iPhone 15, Galaxy S24, Pixel 8
The phone must be carrier-unlocked.
Choose your plan
By GB
Daily data
Day pass: the daily GB is at full speed; after it the speed is reduced until the next day. (512 Kbps)
How much data do I need?
What's included
Everything in every plan
How to install
Ready in two minutes
Open the email
The QR code arrives within minutes of payment.
Scan in Settings
Settings → Mobile data → Add eSIM, then scan the code.
Switch on in Vatican City
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
FAQ
Vatican City eSIM questions
Which networks does the Vatican City eSIM use?
The Vatican City plans connect to TIM, Wind, Iliad and TIM maritime. Your eSIM is a data-only plan, so you keep your home number on your regular SIM.
Is there 5G in Vatican City with this eSIM?
Yes, on TIM, Wind and Iliad. TIM maritime run on 4G LTE. You need a 5G-capable phone, and outside cities the phone can fall back to 4G.
Is there a day-pass plan for Vatican City?
Yes. 5 GB/day from $25.90, 10 GB/day from $50.90. Choose 7, 15, 30 days. After the daily allowance the speed is reduced until the next day.
Does the Vatican City eSIM work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, on phones that support eSIM: iPhone XS or later, Pixel 3 or later, Galaxy S20 or later and most recent unlocked Android phones. Check your model on our eSIM compatibility page.
How fast will I get the QR code?
Usually within a few minutes of payment, by email. You can buy now and activate within 180 days.
Does it include calls and SMS?
No. All plans are data only, with no phone number. Use WhatsApp, Telegram, FaceTime or other apps over the data connection.
Can I keep my home SIM active?
Yes. The eSIM is a second line, so your regular SIM stays active for calls and SMS.
What happens when my data runs out?
Yes. On most plans you can add data to the same eSIM without a new QR code.
Can I use my phone as a hotspot?
Hotspot works on most plans.
What is the refund policy?
Never installed: full refund within 180 days. Installed but never activated: full refund within 30 days. Activated with under 5% of the data used: credit. Technical failure or no coverage: full refund. More than 30% used or plan expired: not refundable. Details are on the refund page.
Can I buy now and use it later?
Yes. A plan you have not activated stays valid for 180 days after purchase.
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Vatican City: coverage and practical notes
Vatican City eSIM plans start at $2.49. Choose from 5 plans of 1–20 GB, with 5G on TIM, Wind and Iliad; buy now and activate within 180 days.
- Short trip, light data. Maps, messaging, a few photos. The 1 GB / 7 days plan at $2.49 covers it.
- Networks
- TIM 5GWind 5GIliad 5GTIM maritime 4G LTE
- Coverage
- 3 of 4 operators on these plans have 5G; the others run on 4G LTE. Outside cities the phone can fall back to 4G.
- Top-up
- Yes. On most plans you can add data to the same eSIM without a new QR code.
- Day pass
- Yes. 5 GB/day from $25.90, 10 GB/day from $50.90. Choose 7, 15, 30 days. After the daily allowance the speed is reduced until the next day.
- Validity
- Buy now and activate within 180 days.
- Hotspot
- Works on most plans.
- Documents
- None: only an email.
Our Vatican City plans use TIM, Wind, Iliad and TIM maritime. Network technology: 5G, 4G LTE. Coverage is best in cities and along tourist routes; remote areas may fall back to a slower network.
Most modern phones (iPhone XS or later, Pixel 3 or later, Galaxy S20 or later) work out of the box. Phones locked to a carrier may need an unlock before they accept a foreign eSIM.
Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto (USDT, BTC). The QR code is emailed, usually within a few minutes of payment.
Hotspot works on most plans, and on most plans you can top up the same eSIM. Buy now and activate within 180 days.