Iraq eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Iraq is available from €3.19 and active straight away: in Iraq it connects to the Zain Iraq, Asiacell, Korek Telecom networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 70. 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 Iraq — at a glance
- From
- €3.19
- Local networks
- Zain Iraq, Asiacell, Korek Telecom
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 70
- 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 Iraq
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €3.19 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €16.99 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €26.99 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €33.99 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €42.99 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €70.99 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €64.49 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €3.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €7.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €9.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €13.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €25.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €41.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €79.99 |
Iraq fascinates with its extraordinary historical depth: Baghdad, Erbil, the plains of Mesopotamia and the remains of Babylon attract a growing number of curious travellers. But in a country where logistics can be complex, staying connected is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Coordinating your movements, finding safe accommodation, accessing French consular information in real time: all of it needs a reliable connection. With an eSIM activated before you even leave France, you set foot in Baghdad or Erbil airport with instant 4G access, without looking for a local reseller in an unfamiliar environment.
Flight time from Paris
About 5h30 to 6h (direct flight or with a stopover depending on the destination: Baghdad, Erbil)
Time difference with France
+2h in winter (UTC+3 vs UTC+1) — +1h in summer (UTC+3 vs UTC+2)
Best time to travel
October to April (spring and autumn; summers are extremely hot with temperatures above 45°C)
Power socket type
Types C, D and G — adapter essential from France
Why is an eSIM essential in Iraq?
In Iraq, buying a local SIM can be complicated for a foreign traveller: operator shops often require specific documents, the language barrier is real and queues in big cities such as Baghdad or Mosul can discourage even the most patient. The network covers about 70% of the territory, mainly urban areas and the autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan region, where 4G coverage is more developed. Choosing an eSIM through Simpartout lets you avoid all these constraints: activation from your phone in France, no physical handling on arrival, and a data plan active from your first step on Iraqi soil. For journalists, aid workers or adventurous tourists, this digital independence is a valuable safety asset in a country where the situation can change quickly.
Network coverage in Iraq
Operator
Zain Iraq
+ Asiacell
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
70
How to install your Iraq eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Iraq, 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 Iraq, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Iraq, 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 Iraq, 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 Iraq 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 €3.19 | €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 |