The best eSIM for Jordan is a data plan sized to your days there and installed before you fly. A SimOptions Jordan eSIM does that. It runs on the Zain network at 4G/LTE speed, activates when you arrive in Jordan and comes in sizes from 1 GB to 20 GB. It has no Jordanian phone number. If Jordan is one stop on a longer trip with Egypt or Israel, our Middle East eSIM covers all three and lasts up to 30 days.
Which is the best eSIM for Jordan?
Short on time? These Jordan plans are 4G/LTE and data only. Pick the size from the days you stay.
Jordan 5GB (7 days) · 10GB (7 days) · 20GB (15 days) · data only · 4G/LTE · Zain network · See all eSIMs for Jordan · All destinations
What to look for in an eSIM for Jordan
- Coverage: check that Jordan is on the country list. A Jordan-only plan suits a trip to Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. A regional plan suits a trip that also takes in Egypt, Israel or the Gulf.
- Data and days: both are on the plan page. A small plan fits a few days. For a week with maps, ride-hailing and photos, look at a bigger one.
- Speed: the plan details say whether you get 4G/LTE or 5G. Our Jordan and Middle East plans are 4G/LTE.
- Calls: most travel eSIMs are data only. You can still use internet calling apps over your data, but you don't get a Jordanian number.
- 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).
Our eSIMs for Jordan: the details
Here is what the plan details on our Jordan eSIM page say:
- Sizes: 1 GB or 3 GB for 3 days, 5 GB or 10 GB for 7 days, and 20 GB for 15 days.
- Network and speed: the plans run on Zain, at 4G/LTE speed.
- Phone number: no. The plans are data only, with no calls or SMS.
- Activation: once installed, the eSIM activates automatically when you arrive in Jordan. Your days start then.
- Settings: turn data roaming on for the eSIM and leave the network on automatic selection.
- Top-ups: available, so you can add data instead of buying a new eSIM.
- Expiry: if you don't use the eSIM within a year, it becomes invalid.
Every plan is prepaid with no contract.
How much data do you need in Jordan?
It depends on how long you stay and how you use your phone. As a rough guide:
- 1 to 3 days: Jordan 1GB or 3GB, both for 3 days. Enough for maps, messages and a ride from the airport into Amman.
- Up to a week: Jordan 5GB or 10GB, both for 7 days. Maps, ride-hailing, social media and photos from Petra and Wadi Rum.
- Two weeks: Jordan 20GB, for 15 days. Room for some video and sharing your connection.
- Longer than two weeks: look at the Middle East plans below, which last 30 days.
Not sure how much you need? Pick the bigger size. Our guide to eSIM data plans shows how to estimate it, and how to reduce data usage abroad helps you stretch it.
Is there an eSIM for a short trip to Jordan?
Yes. Plenty of people only spend a few days in Jordan, for example a quick visit to Petra. The smallest Jordan plans last 3 days, so you get data for maps, tickets and messages without paying for a week.
Can you make calls with a travel eSIM in Jordan?
Our Jordan plans are data only, so you don't get a Jordanian number or call minutes. Calls and messages in internet apps run over your data allowance instead, so leave some room for them if you plan video calls.
Your home SIM can stay on your phone next to the travel eSIM, so you keep getting texts and bank codes on your usual number, see how to set up a dual eSIM. More on how calls work with a data-only plan: phone calls with a data-only eSIM.
Local eSIM from Zain or Umniah, or a travel eSIM?
Jordan's mobile operators sell their own lines too. Apple lists Umniah and Zain among the carriers in Jordan that offer eSIM, and among those with prepaid plans for international travellers who want a local line (Apple: carriers that offer eSIM on iPhone). Bundles, prices and how you sign up change, so check them with the operator before you buy.
A local line gives you a Jordanian number and local minutes, but you sort it out after you land. A travel eSIM is different: you buy it online, scan a QR code at home and have data the moment you arrive.
Choose a local eSIM if you need a Jordanian number or call minutes. Choose a travel eSIM if you want data on arrival, and a plan you can compare and pay for before the trip.
Using your eSIM at Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea
You don't need a different eSIM for each part of the country. A Jordan plan works across Jordan, and the usual data uses on the road are maps, ride-hailing, translation, tickets and booking apps. These need little data, so a 5 GB or 10 GB plan may be enough for a week.
A few things from the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) are worth knowing before you set off (FCDO: Jordan safety and security):
- Petra: the Petra Archaeological Park has strict opening and closing hours, and you risk arrest and prosecution if you are in the park outside them.
- Wadis: Jordan has around 80 wadis (valleys). From November to March there is a risk of flash floods, so check the weather forecast and don't go for at least a day after heavy rain. If you need help, call Civil Defence on 911.
- Driving: there have been fatal accidents on the Desert Highway, and using a mobile phone while driving is illegal. Set up your route before you start.
Heading into Wadi Rum or out on a wadi hike? Download offline maps before you go, in case you lose signal far from the towns.
Flying a drone? The FCDO says you must apply for approval at least 10 working days before you travel, or the authorities hold your drone at the airport until you leave (FCDO: Jordan entry requirements).
Visa and the Jordan Pass
The same FCDO page says British visitors need a visa for Jordan. You can buy a single-entry visit visa at a Jordanian airport or at the Sheikh Hussein/North Border crossing for 40 Jordanian dinars (JOD), valid for 3 months. If you stay at least 3 nights as a tourist, you can buy a Jordan Pass online before you arrive instead. The FCDO says it costs between 70 and 80 JOD, includes the visa fee and gives discounted entry to major sites, and that you should only buy it from the official website. Rules differ by nationality, so check your own government's advice.
The official Jordan Pass site, run by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, says the pass covers entry to over 40 attractions, including Petra, Jerash and Wadi Rum (Jordan Pass: official website).
Before you travel: regional tensions
As of November 2026, the FCDO warns that the situation in the Middle East remains deeply unpredictable and that there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks across the region since conflict began in early 2026. It tells travellers to be prepared for flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruption, to follow local authorities and media, and to sign up for its email alerts. It also advises against all travel to within 3 km of the border with Syria (FCDO: Jordan warnings and insurance). Check your own government's advice before you book, and again before you fly. A working data connection the moment you land helps you check flight updates and messages from your airline.
Visiting Jordan with Egypt or Israel?
If Jordan is one stop, a Middle East plan can be simpler than a new eSIM at every border. Our Middle East eSIM covers 12 countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. The plans are 4G/LTE and data only, with 1 GB for 7 days, or 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB or 20 GB for 30 days.
When we checked, each Middle East plan cost the same as or less than the Jordan plan of the same data size, and it lasts longer. So it is worth a look even for a trip to Jordan alone, especially if you stay longer than a week.
Crossing into Israel or Palestine and coming back? The FCDO says the King Hussein Bridge/Allenby crossing is not an international crossing, so you can't enter Jordan there without a visa arranged beforehand, and that you can get a multiple-entry visa if you plan to re-enter Jordan. See our guides to the best eSIM for Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Middle East plans · 12 countries including Jordan, Egypt and Israel · 30 days · 4G/LTE · data only · See the Middle East eSIMs
How do you get an eSIM for Jordan?
- 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 (Apple: Set up eSIM on iPhone). Our install guide walks you through it on iPhone and Android.
- When you land, use the travel eSIM for data: Apple notes that you might still pay roaming fees on your home line, so turn 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 covers the usual causes. Not sure what an eSIM is? See what is an eSIM, or read about the benefits of an eSIM.
FAQ
What is the best eSIM for Jordan?
It depends on your trip. For data only, a Jordan eSIM sized to your days is a simple choice: 3 GB for a short visit, 5 GB or 10 GB for a week and 20 GB for two weeks. For a longer stay or a trip that also takes in Egypt or Israel, look at a Middle East plan. If you need a Jordanian number or call minutes, a local line from an operator such as Zain or Umniah fits better.
Which network does the Jordan eSIM use?
Our Jordan plans run on Zain, at 4G/LTE speed.
Can I get an eSIM for Jordan before I travel?
Yes. Buy it online, install the QR code on Wi-Fi at home, and it activates when you arrive in Jordan.
Does a travel eSIM for Jordan include a phone number?
No. Our Jordan and Middle East plans are data only. For a Jordanian number, get a local line from a Jordanian operator.
Will my eSIM work at Petra and in Wadi Rum?
The Jordan plan covers Jordan as a whole. Before you head into remote desert areas, download offline maps in case you lose signal.
Is there one eSIM for Egypt and Jordan?
Yes. Our Middle East plan covers 12 countries, including Egypt, Jordan and Israel, for up to 30 days. Check the country list for every place you visit.
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.
