Guinea-Bissau eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Guinea-Bissau is available from €3.89 and active straight away: in Guinea-Bissau it connects to the MTN Guinea-Bissau, Orange Bissau, Orange, MTN 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 Guinea-Bissau — at a glance
- From
- €3.89
- Local networks
- MTN Guinea-Bissau, Orange Bissau, Orange, MTN
- 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 Guinea-Bissau
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €3.89 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €10.99 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €16.99 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €23.99 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €33.99 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €49.99 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €98.99 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €4.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €8.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €10.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €17.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €29.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €47.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €91.99 |
Guinea-Bissau is one of the most authentic destinations in West Africa: labyrinthine mangroves, the Bijagós archipelago listed as a biosphere reserve, and a rare hospitality that disarms even the most seasoned travellers. But this quiet country poses a real logistical challenge. Local SIM cards are hard to find at Bissau airport, and reliable resellers are scarce outside the capital. Having a Simpartout eSIM active before you even board in Paris means being sure you can call, navigate and share your first photos as soon as you step off the plane, with no stress and no endless queue.
Flight time from Paris
7 to 11 hours (with a stopover)
Time difference with France
−1 hour in winter, −2 hours in summer (UTC+0)
Best time to go
November to May (dry season)
Power socket type
Type C — no adapter needed from France
Why is an eSIM essential in Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau is a country where telecom infrastructure remains fragile. With only 35% of the territory covered by the mobile network, big towns such as Bissau or Bafatá have decent 4G, but rural areas and the islands of the Bijagós archipelago can be completely off the network. In this context, arriving without a working connection is an unnecessary risk. Physical SIM cards from the local operators MTN Guinea-Bissau and Orange Bissau are sometimes available in town, but activation can take several hours and often requires documents that are hard to produce on site. With a Simpartout eSIM you activate your data plan from France, test the connection before you leave, and arrive in Bissau fully operational. You keep your French number active alongside it on the same phone, which is essential for staying reachable by loved ones throughout your stay.
Network coverage in Guinea-Bissau
Operator
MTN Guinea-Bissau
+ Orange Bissau
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
35
How to install your Guinea-Bissau eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Guinea-Bissau, 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 Guinea-Bissau, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Guinea-Bissau, 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 Guinea-Bissau, 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 Guinea-Bissau 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 €3.89 | €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 |