Pyramids, Red Sea and the Nile: Your Egypt eSIM Guide

The Pyramids of Giza in the desert near Cairo

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Snorkelling trips from Hurghada, the pyramids at Giza or a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan: with a BeachSIM eSIM for Egypt you skip the SIM card queue at the airport and you're online the moment you land.

eSIM or SIM card for Egypt?

  • Egypt eSIM: arrives by email within minutes and is installed by scanning a QR code. The quickest option if your phone supports eSIM.
  • Egypt SIM card: a 3-in-1 SIM card (standard, micro and nano) for any unlocked phone, shipped free worldwide.

Where it works

You get fast 4G LTE mobile data in Cairo, Giza, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam, Luxor and Aswan, and the eSIM also covers Alexandria. If one network isn't available, it automatically connects to another local network, and you can share your data with a hotspot.

Your apps, just like at home

Your data travels over our international network, not the local network, so you can keep using your usual messaging, calling, maps, email and social media apps without setting up a VPN. Some features, such as voice and video calls in certain messaging apps, can be restricted by local regulations, and access to apps and online services can be changed by local authorities at any time.

Clownfish in a sea anemone on a Red Sea coral reef

How much data do you need in Egypt?

  • 5GB, 15 days: a week at the beach with maps, messaging and social media.
  • 10GB, 15 days: video calls home, photo uploads and music.
  • 15GB, 30 days: longer stays or a round trip with a Nile cruise.
  • 25GB, 30 days: remote working, streaming and sharing via hotspot.

How to get online in Egypt

  1. Order your eSIM or SIM card before you travel.
  2. Install the eSIM as soon as it arrives, ideally at home on Wi-Fi, or keep your SIM card ready for the flight.
  3. When you land in Hurghada, Cairo or Sharm El Sheikh, switch on the eSIM line (or insert the SIM card) and turn on data roaming for it. You're connected.

Egypt eSIM: frequently asked questions

Does the eSIM work in Hurghada and on the Red Sea coast?

Yes. It works in Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam, as well as Cairo, Giza, Luxor and Aswan.

Can I use WhatsApp in Egypt?

Your data runs over our international network, so your usual messaging apps work without a VPN. Voice and video calls in some messaging apps can be restricted by local regulations.

Does my phone support eSIM?

Most recent iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel models support eSIM. Your phone must be unlocked. If it does not support eSIM, choose the Egypt SIM card instead.

Exploring more of Africa? Find your next eSIM in our Africa collection. Top up and check your balance anytime in the BeachSIM App.

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