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Safrat Travel eSIM
Data the moment you land, and your main number stays active
With a Safrat eSIM you land in any destination already online from the first minute, without hunting for a shop to buy a local SIM or paying expensive roaming rates. Choose the plan that matches your destination and the data you need, and install it before you fly or once you arrive.
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into the device itself. Nothing is inserted and nothing is removed - it is added alongside your main Iraqi number, so your number keeps receiving calls and messages while you use the plan's data at your destination. Depending on the plan, some eSIMs include calls and messages too, not just data.
Three ways to activate
Activation takes under a minute
Tap the Install eSIM button on the order page and follow the on-screen steps. The quickest way.
Open your phone settings and scan the QR code you receive after purchase with the device camera, then complete the installation.
Go to Settings, then Cellular or Mobile Data, then Add eSIM, and enter the eSIM details manually.
Why a Safrat eSIM
Activate the plan before you leave Iraq, and the moment you land your data works right away with no waiting.
The eSIM is added alongside your SIM, so your Iraqi number keeps receiving calls and messages as usual.
No need to find a shop and buy a local SIM, or swap and lose your tiny SIM card. Everything is on your phone.
Compare plans by destination, data allowance and validity, and know the full price before you pay.
Where the eSIM works
The Safrat eSIM works in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, from the Gulf and the region to Europe, Asia and the Americas. Open the eSIM section on the site or app, search your destination, and see the plans available for it with data allowance, validity and price. Some destinations also offer regional plans that cover more than one country on a single plan - handy when your trip spans several countries.
Does your phone support eSIM?
Check your model before buying
Most recent phones support eSIM, but you need to confirm two things: that your model is on the supported list, and that the device is unlocked rather than tied to one carrier.
| Brand | Supported devices (in general) |
|---|---|
| iPhone | iPhone XS / XR and newer |
| Samsung | Galaxy S series and foldable Z series (recent models) |
| Pixel 3 and newer |
The list above is a guide and can vary by the country of purchase and device version. Before buying, confirm eSIM support in your phone settings or on the compatible devices page.
eSIM vs local SIM vs roaming
| eSIM | Local SIM | International roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| When it works | Before travel, live on arrival | After arrival, find a shop | Works automatically |
| SIM swap | No, added digitally | Yes, you remove your SIM | No |
| Your main number | Stays active | Paused while in use | Stays active |
| Cost | Fixed plan, known upfront | Varies by shop | Usually the most expensive |
An eSIM combines the convenience of roaming (works instantly) with the price of a local plan (known in advance), without the downsides of either.
Before you buy
Confirm your phone supports eSIM. Check your exact model, as some versions of the same phone do not support eSIM depending on where it was bought.
Make sure the device is unlocked. If your phone is carrier-locked, the eSIM will not work even if the model is supported.
Pick the plan for how you travel. For maps and messaging a small plan is enough; for video or sharing your connection, choose a larger allowance.
Mind calls and messages. Most plans are data only. If you need local calls at your destination, check the plan details before buying.
How to buy a Safrat eSIM
Sign in on the Safrat site or app and open the eSIM section, then search your destination and compare plans by data allowance, validity and price. Choose the plan that suits you and complete payment through a secure gateway.
After payment, a QR code and activation details arrive by email and in your account. Activate the eSIM whenever suits you - before travel or after arrival - and the validity period starts from the moment the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
Good to know
The plan's validity starts from the eSIM's first connection to a network at your destination, not from the purchase date. So you can buy early and activate on arrival.
You can follow the remaining data from your account, and the figures update roughly every 20 minutes.
An eSIM that has not been activated is refundable. Once activated it is non-refundable, because the plan has started running.
FAQ
Which countries does the Safrat eSIM cover?
The Safrat eSIM works in more than 200 countries and territories. Search your destination in the eSIM section on the site or app to see the available plans with price and validity.
Does my phone support eSIM?
It depends on the model, the country it was sold in, and whether it is carrier-locked. In general, recent devices such as iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S and Z series, and Google Pixel 3 and newer support it. Check your model and make sure the phone is unlocked before buying.
How do I activate the eSIM?
Three ways: tap Install eSIM directly, scan the QR code with your camera, or add it manually under Settings, Cellular, Add eSIM. Activation takes under a minute.
When does the plan's validity start?
It starts from the eSIM's first connection to a network at your destination, not from the purchase date. So you can buy the plan early and activate it on arrival without losing days.
Do I have to remove my current SIM?
No. The eSIM is added alongside your physical SIM, and your main number keeps working as usual for calls and messages.
Can I make calls and send messages?
It depends on the plan and the destination. Most plans are data only; some include local calls and messages. Check the plan details before buying.
Can I share my connection (hotspot)?
On most plans yes, you can turn on a hotspot and share data with other devices, though some plans disable it. Check the plan details before buying.
Can I top up the same eSIM?
Yes, for most destinations you can top up the same eSIM when your data runs low or the period is ending, without installing a new eSIM.
Can I get a refund?
An eSIM that has not been activated is refundable. Once activated it is non-refundable, because the plan has started. Contact Safrat support before activating if you need to cancel.
When should I activate it, before or after travel?
Either before you travel or after you arrive, whichever suits you - the validity does not start until the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
How do I buy a Safrat eSIM?
Sign in on the Safrat site or app, open the eSIM section, search your destination, compare plans by data allowance and validity, then choose a plan and pay. The QR code and activation details arrive immediately.
Why choose an eSIM over a local SIM?
You avoid hunting for a shop and buying a local SIM on arrival, and you don't swap your SIM. You pick your plan in advance at a known price, and you land already online with your main number still active.