eSIM Tunisia
Best eSIM for Tunisia: 8 Providers, Unlimited Data
Apr
Best eSIM for Tunisia: eSIM4
eSIM4 is the best eSIM for Tunisia. Plans start at $2.98 for 1GB over 7 days on the Ooredoo network, with 5G support. That is the lowest starting price of the 8 providers on this page.
For a one-week trip, 3GB for 30 days at $6.98 covers maps, ride apps and WhatsApp. For streaming or hotspot use, unlimited data costs $18.98 for 3 days, the lowest 3-day unlimited price here. Install the eSIM before you fly, and you are online when you land at Tunis-Carthage or Djerba.
- Network: Ooredoo, with 5G support
- Plans: 1GB to 20GB, or unlimited data for 3 to 30 days
- Price: From $2.98 (up to 59% off the regular price)
- Hotspot: Allowed on every plan
- Setup: Instant email delivery and no ID check
- Calls and SMS: Call and text real phone numbers with the Yabb app
Tunisia eSIM Prices: 8 Travel eSIMs Compared
Tunisia eSIM prices start at $2.98 for 1GB with eSIM4, the lowest of the 8 travel eSIMs compared here. Roamless starts at $3.95, Saily at $3.99 and Airalo at $4.00. eSIM4 also has the lowest price here for 5GB over 30 days and for 3 days of unlimited data.
| Feature | eSIM4 | GigSky | Airalo | Nomad | Saily | Jetpac | aloSIM | Roamless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | Ooredoo | Not listed | Ooredoo | Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo, Orange | Not listed | Orange Tunisie | Ooredoo | Ooredoo |
| Starting Price | $2.98 | $10.99 | $4.00 | $4.50 | $3.99 | $6.00 | $4.50 | $3.95 |
| 5 GB, 30 Days | $10.98 | $80.49 | $12.00 | $11.00 | $11.99 | Not sold | $12.00 | $11.95 |
| Unlimited, 3 Days | $18.98 | Not sold | $20.50 | Not sold | Not sold | $25.00 | $20.50 | $19.80 |
| Unlimited Plans | 3 to 30 days | Not sold | 3 to 30 days | 5 or 10 days | 5 to 30 days | 1 to 30 days | 3 to 30 days | 1 to 30 days |
| 5G | Yes | Not listed | No | Yes | Not listed | No | Not listed | Not listed |
| 24/7 Support | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
Prices in USD, checked October 13, 2026. “Not listed”: the provider does not name it. “Not sold”: no such plan for Tunisia.
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Tunisia eSIM Plans by Provider
Eight eSIM providers sell plans for Tunisia, and eSIM4 has the lowest starting price. Each card shows the network, plans, setup steps and full price table, in USD.
eSIM4: lowest starting price, on Ooredoo
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| Supported networks: | 5G/4G (Ooredoo Tunisia) |
| Countries covered: | 190+ |
| Starting price: | $2.98 / 1 GB / 7 days |
| Calls & texts: | Available via the Yabb app (paid add-on) |
eSIM4 is our pick for Tunisia. It runs on Ooredoo and has the lowest starting price of the 8 providers here. Its 12 Tunisia plans include unlimited data, and every plan allows hotspot use.
Network Coverage
eSIM4 runs on Ooredoo Tunisia and supports 5G where Ooredoo has it. The plan covers the whole country, from Tunis to Djerba. Signal can be weak far from towns in the Sahara south.
Data Plans
Twelve Tunisia plans: six data plans from 1 GB to 20 GB and six unlimited plans from 3 to 30 days. The 5 GB / 30 days plan at $10.98 covers most trips of one or two weeks. A week of unlimited data is $33.98.
Activation Process
eSIM4 delivers your eSIM instantly by email. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. On iPhone, scan the QR code under Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM, or use the Direct Installation link on iOS 17.4 or later. On Android, scan the same code from the SIM or connections menu. When you land, turn on data roaming for the eSIM4 line only. Your plan starts when you activate it.
Price
| Data | Duration | Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $2.98 | Save $4.22 (59%) |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $4.98 | Save $6.72 (57%) |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $6.98 | Save $8.32 (54%) |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $10.98 | Save $10.62 (49%) |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $18.98 | Save $17.02 (47%) |
| Unlimited | 3 days | $18.98 | Save $17.92 (49%) |
| Unlimited | 5 days | $26.98 | Save $23.42 (46%) |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $29.98 | Save $26.72 (47%) |
| Unlimited | 7 days | $33.98 | Save $29.02 (46%) |
| Unlimited | 10 days | $43.98 | Save $37.02 (46%) |
| Unlimited | 15 days | $57.98 | Save $48.22 (45%) |
| Unlimited | 30 days | $97.98 | Save $80.22 (45%) |
Pros
- Lowest starting price: 1 GB for $2.98, the lowest of the 8 providers here
- Unlimited data available: from $18.98 for 3 days
- Pre-travel setup: install before you fly, activate on arrival at Tunis-Carthage
- No ID check: buy online, with hotspot on every plan
Cons
- Calls require Yabb app: calls and texts are available but through the companion Yabb app, not the native dialler
- Fair use on unlimited: speed drops to about 1 Mbps after 3GB a day
GigSky: four Tunisia plans, no unlimited
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| Supported networks: | 4G, LTE (network not listed) |
| Countries covered: | 180+ |
| Starting price: | $10.99 / 512 MB / 7 days |
GigSky sells four Tunisia plans, from 512 MB to 5 GB.
Network Coverage
GigSky does not publish its Tunisian network.
Data Plans
The 512 MB plan costs $10.99 for 7 days. 5 GB for 30 days costs $80.49, against $10.98 on eSIM4. GigSky sells no unlimited plan for Tunisia.
Activation Process
GigSky’s web app at app.gigsky.com sells Tunisia plans, as does its phone app. Installing can wait up to a year. The app installs it on your own phone, or shows a QR code and activation code for another device. In Tunisia, route mobile data via GigSky, allow roaming, and look for gigsky as the APN.
Price
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 512 MB | 7 days | $10.99 |
| 1 GB | 15 days | $18.99 |
| 2 GB | 30 days | $35.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $80.49 |
Pros
- Long install window: up to a year to install after purchase
- 180+ countries: one app for other trips
- Two ways to buy: the web app or the phone app
Cons
- Very expensive: 5 GB costs $80.49 vs. $10.98 on eSIM4
- Limited plan range: only four plans, starting at just 512 MB
- No unlimited data: plans stop at 5 GB
Airalo: Tunisia plans on Ooredoo
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| Supported networks: | 4G, LTE (Ooredoo) |
| Countries covered: | 200+ |
| Starting price: | $4.00 / 1 GB / 3 days |
Airalo sells Tunisia plans that last from 3 to 30 days.
Network Coverage
Airalo uses the Ooredoo network in Tunisia, the same network as eSIM4.
Data Plans
Seventeen plans, with 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 and 30 day validity. Entry is $4.00 for 1 GB over 3 days. The 5 GB / 30 days plan costs $12.00, $1.02 more than eSIM4.
Activation Process
Buy through airalo.com or the Airalo app once you have an account. Prefer not to install directly? Share and more in the app reveals a printable QR code and manual codes. Data roaming may need to be on or off, and the app says which. Once in Tunisia, turn off Allow Cellular Data Switching.
Price
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 3 days | $4.00 |
| 3 GB | 3 days | $7.50 |
| 3 GB | 7 days | $8.50 |
| 5 GB | 7 days | $11.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $12.00 |
| 10 GB | 7 days | $18.50 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $20.00 |
| 20 GB | 15 days | $31.00 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $31.50 |
Pros
- Many plan lengths: 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 and 30 days
- Printable QR code: from Share and more in the app
- Ooredoo network: named on Airalo’s Tunisia page
Cons
- Costs more than eSIM4: 1 GB is $4.00 for 3 days, against $2.98 for 7 days
- Unlimited plans: from $20.50 for 3 days
Nomad: plans on three Tunisian networks
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| Supported networks: | 5G/4G (Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo, Orange) |
| Countries covered: | 200+ |
| Starting price: | $4.50 / 1 GB / 7 days |
Nomad sells five fixed-size Tunisia plans and two unlimited plans.
Network Coverage
Nomad lists Tunisie Telecom for its fixed-size plans, and Ooredoo and Orange for unlimited data.
Data Plans
Plans run from $4.50 for 1 GB over 7 days to $29.00 for 20 GB over 30 days. Its 3 GB / 30 days plan costs $9.00, $2.02 more than eSIM4. Unlimited data comes only in 5 or 10 day plans.
Activation Process
Nomad emails a QR code after every order, including guest checkouts. Scan it at home, before leaving for Tunisia. Data roaming must be on in Tunisia, with the eSIM switched on and chosen for mobile data. If the plan calls for an APN, add it in your mobile data settings. Then restart the phone.
Price
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.50 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $9.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $11.00 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $19.00 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $29.00 |
Pros
- Guest checkout: QR code by email, no account needed
- Multiple networks: Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo and Orange
- 5G support: listed on Nomad’s Tunisia page
Cons
- Short unlimited only: 5 or 10 days
- Costs more than eSIM4: 1 GB is $4.50, $1.52 more
Saily: plans with app security tools
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| Supported networks: | 4G, LTE (network not listed) |
| Countries covered: | 150+ |
| Starting price: | $3.99 / 1 GB / 7 days |
Saily comes from the NordVPN team. Its app adds an ad blocker, virtual location and web protection.
Network Coverage
Saily does not publish its Tunisian network.
Data Plans
Eleven plans: from $3.99 for 1 GB to $31.99 for 20 GB, and unlimited from $27.99 for 5 days. The 3 GB / 30 days plan costs $8.99, $2.01 more than eSIM4.
Activation Process
Returning Saily users can add Tunisia to the eSIM they already have. First-timers install before departure, through the app’s Install eSIM button or a QR code from a saily.com order. Saily starts the Tunisia plan for you on arrival. Keep mobile data switching off so only the Saily line carries data.
Price
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $3.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $8.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $11.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $19.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $31.99 |
Pros
- Built-in privacy tools: ad blocker, virtual location, and web protection included
- Adds to your Saily eSIM: returning users add Tunisia to the eSIM they have
- Starts on arrival: Saily starts the Tunisia plan for you
Cons
- Network not listed: Saily does not name its Tunisian network
- Unlimited plans: from $27.99 for 5 days
Jetpac: plans on Orange Tunisie
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| Supported networks: | 4G (Orange Tunisie) |
| Countries covered: | 200+ |
| Starting price: | $6.00 / Unlimited / 1 day |
Jetpac sells Tunisia plans from one day of unlimited data up to 40 GB for 30 days.
Network Coverage
Jetpac’s help centre lists Orange Tunisie as its Tunisian network.
Data Plans
Twelve plans: from $7.00 for 1 GB over 4 days up to 40 GB at $88.50. Unlimited data starts at $6.00 for 1 day. 10 GB for 30 days costs $22.50, $3.52 more than eSIM4.
Activation Process
Buy a Tunisia pack on jetpacglobal.com or in Jetpac’s app, and a QR code follows by email. The app also installs it directly, and shows the manual codes too. Put it on your phone at home, but leave that line off during the flight. Tunisia is where it gets switched on, along with data roaming.
Price
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 4 days | $7.00 |
| 3 GB | 7 days | $8.50 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $22.50 |
| 15 GB | 30 days | $43.50 |
| 30 GB | 30 days | $86.50 |
| 40 GB | 30 days | $88.50 |
Pros
- Unlimited from 1 day: six unlimited plan lengths
- QR code by email: or install it in the app
- Large data plans: up to 40 GB for 30 days
Cons
- Larger plans are expensive: 10 GB costs $22.50 vs. $18.98 on eSIM4
- Short 1 GB plan: 1 GB lasts 4 days and costs $4.02 more than eSIM4
aloSIM: Ooredoo plans with a phone number
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| Supported networks: | 4G, LTE (Ooredoo) |
| Countries covered: | 200+ |
| Starting price: | $4.50 / 1 GB / 7 days |
aloSIM says every plan includes a Hushed phone number for calls and texts (aloSIM’s Tunisia page).
Network Coverage
aloSIM uses the Ooredoo network in Tunisia.
Data Plans
Twelve plans, each priced above eSIM4’s plan of the same size. They run from $4.50 for 1 GB to $32.00 for 20 GB, and unlimited data starts at $20.50 for 3 days.
Activation Process
Whether you buy on alosim.com or in the app, installation runs from the app’s My eSIMs section. Automatic setup there is the quickest of its three methods. Travel day is the time to turn on the eSIM and its roaming, while Allow Cellular Data Switching stays off. The APN for this line is alosim.
Price
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.50 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $7.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $9.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $12.00 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $20.00 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $32.00 |
Pros
- Phone number included: a Hushed number for calls and texts
- Three ways to install: automatic setup in the app is quickest
- Ooredoo network: named on aloSIM’s Tunisia page
Cons
- Unlimited plans: from $20.50 for 3 days
- Higher entry price: $4.50 for 1 GB, $1.52 more than eSIM4
Roamless: 30-day plans on Ooredoo
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| Supported networks: | Ooredoo |
| Countries covered: | 200+ |
| Starting price: | $3.95 / 1 GB / 30 days |
Roamless sells one global eSIM. You buy data for Tunisia in its app.
Network Coverage
Roamless lists the Ooredoo network in Tunisia.
Data Plans
Every fixed-size plan lasts 30 days, from $3.95 for 1 GB to $62.95 for 50 GB. Unlimited plans run 1 to 30 days. The 5 GB plan at $11.95 costs $0.97 more than eSIM4.
Activation Process
Roamless wants its eSIM activated before departure, and that happens in its mobile app. The app’s Install Now button needs no QR code, though one is available. Roamless also sells pay-as-you-go credit, charged per MB, which does not expire. Once in Tunisia, Roamless should carry your data, with roaming turned on for its line.
Price
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 30 days | $3.95 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $8.45 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $11.95 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $19.95 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $31.45 |
Pros
- One eSIM for many trips: top up when you travel again
- 30-day data plans: even the 1 GB plan lasts 30 days
- Plans up to 50 GB: 50 GB costs $62.95
- Pay-as-you-go credit: charged per MB
Cons
- Costs more than eSIM4: 1 GB is $3.95, $0.97 more
- Unlimited plans: 3 days cost $19.80, $0.82 more than eSIM4
Tunisia eSIM Coverage: Ooredoo, Orange and Tunisie Telecom
A travel eSIM for Tunisia connects you to a local network: Ooredoo, Orange Tunisie or Tunisie Telecom. eSIM4 uses Ooredoo and supports 5G, so you stay connected from Tunis to Djerba.
| Provider | Network in Tunisia |
|---|---|
| eSIM4 | Ooredoo |
| Airalo | Ooredoo |
| aloSIM | Ooredoo |
| Roamless | Ooredoo |
| Nomad | Tunisie Telecom (data plans), Ooredoo and Orange (unlimited) |
| Jetpac | Orange Tunisie |
| Saily, GigSky | Not listed |
When You Land at Tunis-Carthage
- Online when you land: install your eSIM at home, then switch on the line and its data roaming on arrival.
- Wi-Fi and SIM desk: OACA, the airport operator, lists Wi-Fi and a SIM card and internet service at Tunis-Carthage (OACA airport services, in French).
- Into the city: OACA lists city buses, regional buses, individual taxis and tourist taxis from the airport (OACA, leaving the airport).
- Ride apps: Bolt lists rides from Tunis Carthage Airport to Sidi Bou Said (Bolt Tunis). You book in the app, so you need mobile data.
eSIM in Tunis, Sousse, Djerba and the Sahara South
Your eSIM4 plan covers all of Tunisia: Tunis, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, Sfax and Djerba. You connect wherever Ooredoo has signal.
- Djerba: flights land at Djerba-Zarzis International Airport, where OACA lists Wi-Fi and internet access (OACA Djerba). Switch your eSIM on when you land.
- Sahara south: signal can be weak or absent far from towns, on any network.
Local SIM Card or Travel eSIM in Tunisia?
A travel eSIM is easier than a local SIM card for a trip to Tunisia. You give no passport details, you skip the airport counter, and your data works when you land.
How Local SIM Cards Work in Tunisia
- Ooredoo: Ooredoo sells a Holiday SIM for visitors, as a physical SIM card or an eSIM. Its pre-order form asks for your passport ID, your arrival date and your arrival airport, Tunis-Carthage or Djerba-Zarzis. Ooredoo’s airport desks give the details (Ooredoo Holiday SIM).
- Orange Tunisie: Orange sells SIM and eSIM offers for tourists at its shops. These include Tunis-Carthage airport and posts on the Algerian and Libyan borders (Orange tourist offers, in French). For an Orange eSIM, you scan a QR code that you get in a shop (Orange eSIM page).
Why eSIM4 Is Easier
- No ID check: you buy online from $2.98, with no passport details.
- Set up at home: eSIM4 emails your QR code straight away, and you install it before you fly.
- Works when you land: switch the line on when you arrive. Your plan starts when you activate it.
- No physical SIM card: your primary SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts from home.
- Hotspot: every eSIM4 plan allows it.
How Much Data Do You Need in Tunisia?
Plan on about 3GB for a week of maps, messages and photos in Tunisia, and more if you stream video. Match the plan to your trip.
| Your trip | eSIM4 plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend, maps and messages | 1 GB, 7 days | $2.98 |
| One week, light use | 2 GB, 15 days | $4.98 |
| One week, normal use | 3 GB, 30 days | $6.98 |
| Two weeks, normal use | 5 GB, 30 days | $10.98 |
| Two weeks, lots of photos | 10 GB, 30 days | $18.98 |
| A month, heavy use | 20 GB, 30 days | $29.98 |
| Streaming or hotspot | Unlimited, 3 to 30 days | From $18.98 |
Video uses the most data. Netflix says HD video uses up to 3 GB an hour, and its lowest quality up to 0.3 GB an hour (Netflix Help). Save big downloads for hotel Wi-Fi.
Unlimited Data eSIM for Tunisia
eSIM4 sells unlimited data for Tunisia for 3 to 30 days, from $18.98. Its 3-day price is the lowest 3-day unlimited price of the 8 providers on this page.
| Unlimited plan | eSIM4 price |
|---|---|
| 3 days | $18.98 |
| 5 days | $26.98 |
| 7 days | $33.98 |
| 10 days | $43.98 |
| 15 days | $57.98 |
| 30 days | $97.98 |
You get full speed for the first 3GB each day, then about 1 Mbps until midnight local time. Every plan allows hotspot use. If you run out of data on a set plan, you can buy another plan.
Is Your Phone eSIM Compatible?
Your phone must be unlocked and support eSIM. Most recent iPhones and many Android phones do.
- iPhone: Apple says eSIM works on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR or later (Apple Support). That includes the iPhone 15. iPhone 14 and later models bought in the US work only with eSIM (Apple Support).
- Android: many Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models support eSIM. Check your device on our eSIM phones list.
- Quick check: dial *#06#. If an EID number shows, your phone supports eSIM on most models. Our EID guide explains more.
- Unlocked: a phone locked to your home carrier may block a travel eSIM. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you fly.
How to Install and Activate Your Tunisia eSIM
Install your eSIM at home over Wi-Fi, then activate it when you land in Tunisia.
Scan the QR Code
- Buy your Tunisia eSIM plan on esim4.com. eSIM4 emails your QR code straight away.
- On iPhone, open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code. On Android, open Settings, go to the SIM manager and add an eSIM.
- Scan the QR code to install the eSIM. Do this on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When you land, turn on the eSIM line and turn on data roaming for that line. Your plan starts when you activate it.
- Keep your primary SIM on for calls and texts. Turn off its data roaming to avoid charges from your home carrier.
Enter the Details Manually
- Go to Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Select “Enter Details Manually”.
- Enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code from your eSIM4 email.
- Confirm, and the eSIM installs on your phone.
If you need support, the eSIM4 support team is available 24/7 via live chat.
Calls and Texts with Your Tunisia eSIM
Use the Yabb app to call and text real phone numbers over your eSIM data. eSIM4 Tunisia plans are data plans, so Yabb adds the calls and texts.
- Calls: call landlines and mobiles, such as a hotel or a tour office, through Yabb (Yabb calling).
- Texts: send real SMS to any mobile number (Yabb SMS).
- Phone number: get a virtual number from Yabb if you need one (Yabb virtual numbers).
- WhatsApp: WhatsApp calls and messages work over your eSIM data.
Tunisia eSIM FAQ
Yes, travel eSIMs work across Tunisia (Túnez in Spanish, Tunesien in German) on the Ooredoo, Orange and Tunisie Telecom networks. Your phone must be unlocked and support eSIM.
eSIM4 is our pick for the best eSIM for Tunisia. It runs on Ooredoo with 5G support and has the lowest starting price on this page: $2.98 for 1GB over 7 days. Every plan allows hotspot use.
A Tunisia eSIM costs from $2.98 for 1GB over 7 days with eSIM4. For a one-week trip, 3GB for 30 days costs $6.98, and 5GB for 30 days costs $10.98. Unlimited data starts at $18.98 for 3 days.
eSIM4 is our pick for unlimited data in Tunisia, from $18.98 for 3 days. That is the lowest 3-day unlimited price of the 8 providers on this page. You get full speed for the first 3GB each day, then about 1 Mbps until midnight local time. Plans last 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 or 30 days.
Yes, you buy a Tunisia eSIM online and need no physical SIM card. An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. eSIM4 emails your QR code straight away, with no ID check and no shop visit.
Yes, eSIM4’s Tunisia plan covers the whole country on Ooredoo, including Tunis, Sousse, Sidi Bou Said and Djerba. Install it before you fly, then switch it on when you land at Tunis-Carthage or Djerba-Zarzis.
Not always: signal can be weak or missing in the Sahara south, far from towns, on any network. Download offline maps and save your bookings over Wi-Fi before a desert tour to Douz or Tozeur.
Ooredoo’s Holiday SIM for visitors asks for your passport ID on its pre-order form. eSIM4 needs no ID check, and you set it up at home before you fly.
Yes, the iPhone 15 works with a Tunisia eSIM if it is unlocked. Apple lists eSIM support on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR or later. On most phones, dial *#06#: if an EID number shows, your phone supports eSIM.
eSIM4 is our pick for UK travellers to Tunisia, from $2.98 for 1GB over 7 days. It works on any unlocked UK phone that supports eSIM. Check your UK network’s roaming rates for Tunisia before you go, and turn off data roaming on your UK SIM.
No, EU free roaming does not cover Tunisia. Roam like at home covers the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Moldova and Ukraine. The EU’s Your Europe site warns: “The cost of roaming (particularly data roaming) outside the EU/EEA can be expensive.” A travel eSIM such as eSIM4 gives you local data from $2.98.
Yes, you can make calls with a Tunisia eSIM through an app. eSIM4 plans are data plans, so use the Yabb app to call and text real phone numbers. WhatsApp calls also work over your eSIM data.
Yes, eSIM4’s Middle East and North Africa plan covers 13 countries, including Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt. eSIM4’s Tunisia plan covers Tunisia only. See our Morocco, Egypt and Middle East and North Africa eSIM guides.
Nomad works in Tunisia, but eSIM4 costs less for the same 1GB to 10GB plans. eSIM4 charges $2.98 for 1GB, $6.98 for 3GB, $10.98 for 5GB and $18.98 for 10GB, against Nomad’s $4.50, $9.00, $11.00 and $19.00.
Yes, WhatsApp calls and messages work over your eSIM4 data in Tunisia. WhatsApp stays on your usual number, so your contacts reach you as normal.
The main downside is that eSIM4’s Tunisia plans, like most travel eSIMs, are data plans with no local number. You call and text through an app such as Yabb. Your phone must also be unlocked and support eSIM.
Peter Moore
Peter Moore has spent more than seven years in telecommunications marketing, working across mobile apps, SMS services, international calling, and eSIM technology. He now writes about eSIMs and travel connectivity full-time, sharing what he’s learned to help travellers cut through provider marketing and pick what actually works.
