Does my phone support eSIM?
For example: iPhone 15, Galaxy S24, Pixel 8
The phone must be carrier-unlocked.
Choose your plan
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 Africa
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
FAQ
Africa eSIM questions
Which countries does the Africa eSIM cover?
The pass covers up to 29 countries. The full list is on this page; check it before you buy.
Is a Africa eSIM cheaper than single-country plans?
It depends on the trip. For one country a single-country plan is usually cheaper. When you visit several countries, one regional pass avoids buying and installing a separate eSIM for each.
How much does a Africa eSIM cost?
Plans start at $9.99. Every plan with its size, validity and price is listed above.
How do I get the eSIM?
Pay, then the QR code arrives by email, usually within a few minutes. You can buy now and activate within 180 days.
Can I get a refund?
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. See the refund page for details.
Next stop
Regional passes
Africa
29 African countries on one eSIM. From Cairo to Cape Town.
Africa eSIM from $9.99: 3 plans covering up to 29 countries on one eSIM. Buy now and activate within 180 days.
Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eswatini, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia
Africa pass vs separate country plans
Same 5 GB size, today's prices on this site. One regional pass costs $44.29 (1 month). Separate plans for 4 of these countries add up to $101.06.
| Country | 5 GB single-country plan |
|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $11.19 · 1 month |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $15.29 · 1 month |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | $38.29 · 1 month |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | $36.29 · 1 month |
| Africa pass, 5 GB, covers all of them | $44.29 · 1 month |
Staying in one country? A single-country plan is usually cheaper. Visiting several? One regional eSIM means one QR code, one install and no switching at the border.