The best eSIM for Tunisia is a data plan sized to your days there and installed before you fly. A SimOptions Tunisia eSIM does that. It runs on the Ooredoo network at 4G/LTE speed, activates when you land in Tunis, Enfidha or Djerba and comes in sizes from 1 GB for 3 days to 100 GB for 180 days. It has no Tunisian phone number, so you call over WhatsApp or other apps. Also visiting Morocco, Egypt or another African country? An Africa plan covers Tunisia and many other countries with one eSIM.
Which is the best eSIM for Tunisia?
Short on time? These Tunisia plans are 4G/LTE and data only. Pick the size from the days you stay.
Tunisia 5GB (7 days) · 10GB (7 days) · 20GB (15 days) · data only · 4G/LTE · See all eSIMs for Tunisia · All destinations
What to look for in an eSIM for Tunisia
- Coverage: check that Tunisia is on the country list. A Tunisia-only plan suits a beach week in Hammamet, Sousse or Djerba and a city break in Tunis. A regional plan suits a trip that also crosses into other countries.
- Data and days: both are on the plan page. A small plan fits a long weekend. For a week with maps, messages and photos, look at a bigger one. For a winter in the sun, there are plans of 30, 90 and 180 days.
- Speed: the plan details say whether you get 4G/LTE or 5G.
- Calls: most travel eSIMs are data only. If you need a Tunisian number, a local line fits better (more 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).
Our eSIMs for Tunisia: the details
Here is what the plan details on our Tunisia eSIM page say:
- Sizes: 1 GB or 3 GB for 3 days, 5 GB or 10 GB for 7 days, 20 GB for 15 days, 50 GB for 30 days, 60 GB for 90 days and 100 GB for 180 days.
- Network and speed: the plans connect to Ooredoo, 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 Tunisia. Your days start then.
- Hotspot: supported, so you can share your data with a laptop or a travel companion.
- 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 Tunisia?
It depends on how long you stay and how you use your phone. As a rough guide:
- 1 to 3 days: Tunisia 1GB or 3GB, both for 3 days. Enough for maps, messages and email on a short visit.
- Up to a week: Tunisia 5GB or 10GB, both for 7 days. Maps, social media, photos and some video calls.
- Two weeks: Tunisia 20GB, for 15 days. Room for video calls and sharing your connection.
- A month or longer: Tunisia 50GB for 30 days, 60GB for 90 days or 100GB for 180 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 Tunisia?
Yes. For a long weekend in Tunis and Sidi Bou Said or a quick business trip, the smallest Tunisia plans last 3 days. You get data for maps, messages and email without paying for a week.
Is there an eSIM for a long stay in Tunisia?
Yes. If you spend the winter on the coast or work remotely from Tunis, the bigger Tunisia plans last 30, 90 or 180 days. They are data only like the others, and you can top them up if you run low.
Does the eSIM work in Djerba?
Yes. Djerba is part of Tunisia, so our Tunisia plans work there on the same terms as on the mainland. The Tunisian National Tourist Office calls Djerba the most famous of the Tunisian islands, with a big resort area on its north coast and quieter beaches inland and along the rest of the shore (Discover Tunisia: the islands, in French). Install your eSIM at home and it switches on when you land.
Is there 5G in Tunisia?
Ooredoo Tunisia says its 5G network has been officially available since 14 February 2025, starting in densely populated urban areas and then spreading step by step to rural areas, with 4G and 5G running side by side (Ooredoo Tunisia 5G page, in French). Our Tunisia plans run at 4G/LTE speed, which is plenty for maps, messages, video calls and social media.
Can you make calls with a travel eSIM in Tunisia?
Our Tunisia plans are data only, so you don't get a Tunisian number or call minutes. You can still call and text over WhatsApp, FaceTime and other apps, see phone calls with a data-only eSIM. 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.
Local line or travel eSIM in Tunisia?
Tunisian operators such as Ooredoo and Tunisie Telecom sell local lines. Ooredoo, for example, has a Holiday SIM for visitors with data, local and international calls and SMS for up to 30 days, and it takes your passport number when you reserve it. A local line gives you a Tunisian number, but you set it up with the operator and follow its steps. A travel eSIM is different: you buy it online, scan a QR code at home and have data the moment you land.
Choose a local line if you need a Tunisian number and local calls. Choose a travel eSIM if you only need data, want it working the moment you land, and want to compare and pay before the trip.
Going to more than one country in North Africa?
A Tunisia plan only works in Tunisia. If your trip also takes you to Morocco, Algeria or Egypt, our Africa eSIM covers Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and many other African countries with one eSIM. In Tunisia it connects to Ooredoo and Tunisie Telecom. The plans are 4G/LTE and data only, with 1 GB or 3 GB for 3 days, 5 GB or 10 GB for 7 days, and 20 GB for 15 days. The country list can change, so check it on the Africa eSIM page for every country on your route. When we checked, each Tunisia plan cost much less than the Africa plan of the same size, so only pick Africa if you really cross borders.
Heading on? See our guides to the best eSIM for Morocco, Egypt and Africa. Taking the ferry or a flight to Italy or Malta? See the best eSIM for Italy and Malta.
Africa plans · Tunisia and many other African countries · up to 15 days · 4G/LTE · data only · See the Africa eSIMs
Using your eSIM around Tunisia
The Tunisian National Tourist Office lists seven UNESCO World Heritage sites for their cultural value: Carthage, Dougga, El Jem and Kerkouane, plus the medinas of Tunis, Kairouan and Sousse (Discover Tunisia: a universal heritage, in French). Data helps you find your way through the medina alleys, book a louage or taxi and share your photos.
Our Tunisia page says coverage is solid in tourist gateway towns like Tozeur, but that signal can be limited deep in the Sahara dunes. Download offline maps and your bookings before you head into the desert.
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to some areas near the borders with Algeria and Libya, including the Chaambi Mountains National Park and the town of Ben Guerdane (FCDO: Tunisia travel advice). Check the map on that page before you plan a desert or border route.
Before you travel: entry rules and safety
As of November 2026, the FCDO says British citizens can visit Tunisia without a visa for up to 90 days, and that border officials may ask for your return ticket and proof of accommodation. You pay a hotel tax on arrival of 8 Tunisian dinars per person per night in 3-star hotels and 12 dinars in 4- and 5-star hotels, for at most ten nights. You can't take Tunisian dinars out of the country, and it is illegal to bring a drone in without authorisation (FCDO: Tunisia entry requirements). The Canadian government says Canadians don't need a tourist visa for stays up to 90 days (Government of Canada: Tunisia). Rules differ by nationality, so check with Tunisia's embassy in your country.
The FCDO also says some electronic devices with recording, transmission or smart functions, such as smart glasses or walkie-talkies, may be restricted or held on arrival, so check before you pack them. You must carry ID, such as a copy of your passport photo page, and you should not take photos of or near government buildings or military sites (FCDO: Tunisia safety and security). Check your own government's advice before you book. For handy apps on the road, see our list of must-have travel apps.
How do you get an eSIM for Tunisia?
- 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.
FAQ
What is the best eSIM for Tunisia?
It depends on your trip. For data only, a Tunisia eSIM sized to your days is a simple choice: 3 GB for a few days, 5 GB or 10 GB for a week, 20 GB for two weeks and 50 GB or more for a month or longer. If you also visit other African countries, look at an Africa plan. If you need a Tunisian number, get a local line.
Can I get an eSIM for Tunisia before I travel?
Yes. Buy it online, install the QR code on Wi-Fi at home, and it activates when you arrive in Tunisia.
Does a travel eSIM for Tunisia include a phone number?
No. Our Tunisia and Africa plans are data only. For a Tunisian number, get a line from a local operator such as Ooredoo or Tunisie Telecom.
Which network does the Tunisia eSIM use?
Our Tunisia plans connect to Ooredoo, at 4G/LTE speed. Our Africa plans connect to Ooredoo and Tunisie Telecom in Tunisia.
Does the eSIM work in Djerba?
Yes. Djerba is part of Tunisia, so the Tunisia plans work there. The eSIM activates when you land at Djerba's airport like anywhere else in the country.
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming in Tunisia?
Compare before you go. Your home carrier sets its own roaming prices for Tunisia, so check its roaming page. A prepaid Tunisia eSIM gives you a fixed amount of data at a fixed price, with no contract.
Does the eSIM work in the Sahara?
Our Tunisia page says coverage is solid in gateway towns like Tozeur, but signal can be limited deep in the dunes, whatever eSIM you use. Download offline maps first.
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.
