DR Congo eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for DR Congo is available from €2.79 and active straight away: in DR Congo it connects to the Vodacom Congo, Airtel Congo, Vodacom, Airtel, Orange networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 35%. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for DR Congo — at a glance
- From
- €2.79
- Local networks
- Vodacom Congo, Airtel Congo, Vodacom, Airtel, Orange
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 35%
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
All eSIM plans for DR Congo
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €2.79 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €19.99 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €29.99 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €37.99 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €53.99 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €53.99 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €106.49 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €6.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €9.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €13.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €20.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €37.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €45.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €61.99 |
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa in all its immensity: the Congo River winding through one of the largest tropical forests in the world, the mountain gorillas of Kivu, the bustling markets of Kinshasa. Travelling in this country takes serious preparation, and staying reachable is part of it. Finding a local SIM card in Kinshasa or Lubumbashi can prove laborious, even risky in some districts. An eSIM activated from France spares you this chore and guarantees network access as soon as you leave N'Djili airport.
Flight time from Paris
About 9 to 11 hours (with or without a stopover depending on the destination: Kinshasa, Goma, Lubumbashi)
Time difference with France
UTC+1 to UTC+2 depending on the region: same time or +1 h depending on the season and part of the country
Best time to visit
June to September (dry season in the south and east); December to February (north of the country)
Power socket type
Types C, D and E: compatible with French plugs, no adapter needed
Why choose an eSIM in DR Congo?
DR Congo presents real logistical challenges for any traveller. The network covers only about 35% of the territory, concentrated mainly in large cities such as Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Goma and Bukavu. Outside urban centres, connectivity becomes unpredictable, even nonexistent in remote forest areas. In this context, having an eSIM set up before you leave with Simpartout lets you access the best available network immediately, Vodacom Congo or Airtel Congo, without having to negotiate a physical SIM at sometimes unreliable points of sale. It also spares you from needlessly exposing your phone in very busy areas. For journalists, aid workers or independent travellers heading to the east of the country, keeping access to offline maps and emergency contacts can make a real difference.
Network coverage in DR Congo
Operator
Vodacom Congo
+ Airtel Congo
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
35%
How to install your DR Congo eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in DR Congo, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching DR Congo, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in DR Congo, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching DR Congo, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits DR Congo best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | From €2.79 | €5–30 | €5–15/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |