Vatican City eSIM

Yes, there is nothing stopping tourists from using an eSIM in Vatican City — and given the territory has no dedicated mobile operator or SIM card shops, an eSIM is actually the most convenient option available.

Yes. The eSIM Vatican City plan works on both iOS and Android devices, provided the handset supports eSIM. On iPhone, that covers the XS model (2018) and everything after it. On Android, Samsung Galaxy S and Z series from 2020, Google Pixel 3 and above, and a range of other handsets are supported.

You can use your eSIM to share data with a hotspot. Through eSIM data, you can even connect incompatible devices and run data smoothly.

If you delete the eSIM profile from your device, contact our support team before trying to reinstall it. In some cases, the original QR code can be rescanned to restore the profile — but this does not work on all devices and carriers.

Yes to both. For a short visit, a brief plan gives you exactly what you need without paying for days you will not use. For a longer stay in the area, there are 30-day plans that cover the full stretch.

For most visitors, the best eSIM for Vatican City is one that connects to reliable local Italian networks, supports 4G and 5G speeds, includes hotspot functionality, and can be set up entirely online before you travel. eSIM Cards tick all of those.

For Vatican City specifically, eSIM is the clearly better option. The Vatican has no dedicated mobile operator, and there is no obvious place inside or immediately adjacent to the territory to buy a physical SIM on arrival. If you wanted a physical SIM, you would need to find a phone shop somewhere in Rome first, which takes time and effort.

Most flagship smartphones from around 2018 to 2020 onwards are compatible. This includes iPhones from the XS model through the current lineup, Samsung Galaxy S and Z series from 2020, Google Pixel 3 and above, and various other Android devices. One thing worth checking — some handsets sold in certain markets have eSIM functionality locked at the carrier level. If yours was bought outside your home country or from a budget carrier, it is worth double-checking the EID in your settings before purchasing the eSIM Vatican City plan.

The actual installation takes about two to three minutes once you have the QR code. The QR code arrives by email shortly after payment — usually within a few minutes. Scanning it and downloading the profile is quick, and the eSIM activates automatically when your device connects to a network in the coverage area.

Each eSIM plan installs on and runs from one device — the one used to scan the QR code. It cannot be split across multiple devices simultaneously. That said, once it is installed on your phone, you can use the hotspot feature to share the data connection with other devices.