The best eSIM for Cyprus is a data plan that fits your trip: enough gigabytes for your days on the island, installed at home before you fly. A SimOptions Cyprus eSIM does that. It runs on 4G and 5G, activates automatically when you arrive and comes in sizes from 1 GB for 3 days to 100 GB for 180 days. It has no Cypriot phone number, so you call with WhatsApp, FaceTime or another app. Visiting Greece or Malta as well? Pick a Europe plan instead.
Which is the best eSIM for Cyprus?
Short on time? These Cyprus plans are data-only, 5G and can be topped up. Pick the size from the days you stay.
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What to look for in an eSIM for Cyprus
- Coverage: check that Cyprus is on the country list. A Cyprus plan suits a trip that stays on the island. A Europe plan suits a trip that goes on to Greece, Malta or other countries.
- Network: the plan details name the network you connect to. Our Cyprus plans use Epic, an operator in the Republic of Cyprus. The plan details don't list a network for the north of the island.
- Data and days: both are on the plan page. A small plan fits a weekend in Limassol or a cruise stop. For two weeks with maps, beach photos and video calls, look at a bigger one.
- Speed: the plan details say whether you get 4G/LTE or 5G. The Cyprus plans support 4G/5G, the Europe plans 4G/LTE.
- A phone number: our Cyprus and Europe plans are data-only. If you need a Cypriot number, you need a line from a Cypriot operator (see below).
- Setup before you fly: you get a QR code by email and install it on Wi-Fi at home. Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked (see how to check eSIM compatibility).
How much data do you need in Cyprus?
These are the sizes on our Cyprus eSIM page, with what each one suits:
- Cyprus 1GB and 3GB: 1 GB or 3 GB for 3 days. A cruise stop or a long weekend with maps, messages and tickets.
- Cyprus 5GB and 10GB: 5 GB or 10 GB for 7 days. A beach week in Paphos, Ayia Napa or Protaras with maps, messages and photos.
- Cyprus 20GB: 20 GB for 15 days. Two weeks with a rental car, some video and a few calls home.
- Cyprus 50GB: 50 GB for 30 days. A month, or if you work from your phone.
- Cyprus 60GB and 100GB: 60 GB for 90 days or 100 GB for 180 days, for a long stay or a winter in the sun.
If you run out of data, top-ups are available. Not sure how much you need? Pick the bigger size, and go a size up if you share your connection with a laptop. Our guide to eSIM data plans shows how to estimate it.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Cyprus?
Not as a Cyprus-only plan: those go up to 100 GB. If you don't want to count gigabytes, the Europe Unlimited plans give you unlimited data for 7 or 14 days, and Cyprus is one of the countries they cover. They are data-only and run on 4G/LTE. See the Europe cards further down.
Do you need a travel eSIM if your phone plan is from the EU?
Maybe not. Cyprus is in the EU, so under the "roam like at home" rules you can use a plan from another EU country there at domestic prices. The rules also apply in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, as well as Moldova and Ukraine. Your operator may apply a fair use policy, for example a data limit when you roam if your plan has a very low price per GB (Your Europe: Mobile roaming costs). A travel eSIM still helps if your plan has a small data allowance abroad.
Coming from the US, Canada, the UK or Australia? Roam like at home doesn't cover your plan, so your carrier sets its own roaming prices. A travel eSIM gives you data at a fixed prepaid price, and your home line stays on your phone for texts and security codes.
Local Cypriot eSIM or travel eSIM?
You have two kinds of choices in Cyprus. Here is the short version, from the operators' own pages.
- Cyta offers eSIM with new pay monthly plans and with its soeasy connections. Existing customers change a physical SIM to eSIM in My Cyta (Cyta: eSIM).
- Epic offers eSIM with its mobile plans and with an eSIM Pay As You Go connection pack. Existing subscribers visit an Epic store to change to eSIM (Epic: eSIM).
- PrimeTel offers all its mobile plans with eSIM, plus a Pay As You Go number with eSIM. You get it in a PrimeTel store or online (PrimeTel: eSIM).
All three give you a Cypriot number, which helps if you live in Cyprus or need a local number for a long stay. A travel eSIM is different: you buy it online, scan a QR code at home and don't visit a shop on the island.
Choose a local eSIM if you live in Cyprus, stay for months or need a Cypriot number. Choose a travel eSIM if you want data the moment you land, and a plan you can compare and pay for before the trip. You can keep your home number active next to it, see how to set up a dual eSIM. To call with a data-only eSIM, read how to make calls with a data eSIM.
Which eSIM for a cruise stop, Greece or Malta?
You don't need a different eSIM for each town in Cyprus. A Cyprus plan covers Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia and the beaches in between. Signal still varies by place, whichever eSIM you use, so download offline maps before a drive into the Troodos mountains.
Arriving on a cruise ship? On board, your phone may connect to the ship's satellite network. EU roaming rules don't apply there, so you can be charged extra, and the EU suggests flight mode while you are on board (Your Europe). Switch your travel eSIM on once you are in port.
A Cyprus plan stops working when you leave the country. If Cyprus is one stop on a longer trip, a Europe plan keeps you connected with one eSIM. The Europe plans cover Cyprus, Greece, Malta and many other countries. They are 4G/LTE, data-only and can be topped up. Our best eSIM for Europe guide compares them, and there are guides for Greece and Malta.
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How do you get an eSIM for Cyprus?
- Check your phone: it must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > About and look for "No SIM restrictions" next to Carrier Lock (Apple: Unlock your iPhone).
- Buy and install on Wi-Fi: you get a QR code by email. Our install guide walks you through it.
- Turn on data for the eSIM when you arrive: choose it as your data line. Your home line can still run up roaming fees, so switch off data roaming on it (Apple: Use eSIM while traveling).
No signal after you land? Our guide on what to do when your eSIM is not activating helps. New to buying one? Read how to buy an eSIM online. Not sure what an eSIM is? See what is an eSIM.
FAQ
What is the best eSIM for Cyprus?
It depends on your trip. For data only, a Cyprus eSIM sized to your days is a simple choice. If you also visit Greece, Malta or other European countries, a Europe plan fits better. If you need a Cypriot number, get a line from Cyta, Epic or PrimeTel.
Can I get an eSIM for Cyprus before I travel?
Yes. Buy it online, install the QR code on Wi-Fi at home, and it activates automatically when you reach Cyprus.
Does a travel eSIM for Cyprus include calls or a Cypriot number?
No. SimOptions Cyprus and Europe plans are data-only. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime or another calling app over data, including to call home to the US or the UK.
Is there an eSIM with unlimited data for Cyprus?
Yes, through Europe Unlimited plans for 7 or 14 days, which cover Cyprus. The Cyprus-only plans go up to 100 GB.
Which network does a Cyprus eSIM use?
Our Cyprus plans use the Epic network. The plan details don't list a network for the north of the island.
Can I use my EU phone plan in Cyprus?
Usually yes, at domestic prices under the EU's roam like at home rules, within your operator's fair use policy. UK, US and other non-EU plans are not covered.
Does my phone need to be unlocked?
Yes. A carrier-locked phone may not accept an eSIM from another provider. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel.
How long is a Cyprus eSIM valid before I use it?
The plan details say the eSIM becomes invalid if you don't use it within 1 year.
