Makkah eSIM — Stay Connected for Umrah & Hajj
Makkah eSIM — Stay Connected for Umrah & Hajj
Travelling to Makkah for Umrah or Hajj? Your Makkah eSIM keeps you connected around the Haram and across all of Saudi Arabia. Reach your group, video-call family back home and look up prayer times — with no roaming fees and no SIM queues.
Why a Makkah eSIM?
- Connected on arrival — install at home and land in Jeddah or Makkah already online.
- Covers all of Saudi Arabia — Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and the routes between them.
- Keep your number — data-only, so your home SIM stays in for calls and codes.
Stay in touch during your pilgrimage
Around the Masjid al-Haram you'll want to share the moment with family, find your group and follow your schedule. Saudi Arabia has strong 4G/5G coverage; during the busiest prayer times, text and voice notes get through more reliably than heavy video.
How much data do you need?
For messaging, maps and photos, a mid-size plan is plenty. If you'll video-call family daily or livestream from the Haram, size up. You can add another plan in minutes.
Set up before you travel
Install at home over Wi‑Fi and switch it on when you land. See our setup guide — about five minutes.
FAQ
Does it work in both Makkah and Madinah?
Yes — this eSIM covers the whole of Saudi Arabia, including both holy cities.
Can my family reach me?
Yes — keep your home SIM in for calls and texts; the eSIM handles your data.
- Networks: STC 5G
- 4G/LTE and 5G where the local network supports it
- Hotspot and tethering supported
- Validity starts on first connection in Saudi Arabia, not at purchase
- Data only — no phone number, no calls, no SMS
- Install now, travel later — usable for 180 days after purchase
Built for pilgrims: no queuing at a SIM shop after a long flight, and your own number stays in the phone for calls and WhatsApp.
Delivered in minutes
QR code by email, right after payment
180-day refund
Full refund if you never install it
Keep your number
Your own SIM stays in the phone
Data only
No calls or SMS — apps work as usual
What is an eSIM?
A SIM card built into your phone. Instead of pushing a plastic chip into a tray, you scan a QR code and the plan installs itself in about a minute.
Your physical SIM stays exactly where it is, so you keep your own number for calls and WhatsApp. The eSIM just carries the data.
Four simple steps to use CometSIM
From checking your phone to landing online — the whole thing takes about two minutes, and you do most of it before you fly.
Compatibility
Make sure your phone works with eSIM. It takes ten seconds — just dial a code and check.
Check compatibilityDestination
Choose your country and the data plan that fits your trip. Prices are in USD, no surprises.
See all destinationsInstall your eSIM
Scan the QR code we email you. Install it at home on Wi-Fi — ready in a couple of minutes.
Setup guideLand & connect
Switch it on when you arrive. Your data starts on arrival, and your own number stays exactly where it is.
You’re onlineAdd CometSIM VPN to your trip
Stay safe on hotel and airport Wi-Fi and reach home content. Your eSIM carries the data, the VPN protects it.
Questions people actually ask
If yours is not here, write to us — we answer within 24 hours.
Will I lose my own phone number?
No. Your physical SIM stays in the phone and keeps your number for calls and WhatsApp. The eSIM only carries data, so both work side by side.
When does my plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination — not when you buy it. So you can install it days before you fly without losing any time.
Is my phone compatible?
Most phones from 2018 onwards are: iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. Your phone also has to be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# — if an EID appears, you have eSIM. Full list on our Device Compatibility page.
How fast will I get my QR code?
Usually within a couple of minutes of payment, by email. If it has not arrived, check spam first, then write to us and we will resend it immediately.
Can I use hotspot or tethering?
Yes, on every plan we sell. Share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or the rest of your group.
What if I change my mind?
If you have not installed the eSIM, you get a full refund within 180 days. Once a profile is activated and data has been used it cannot be refunded — the allowance is consumed from the network. Full detail in our Refund Policy.
Do you sell plans for groups?
Yes. For Umrah and Hajj groups, student trips and tour operators we deliver the QR codes as a single batch before departure, at group rates. Email us with your group size and destination.