Portugal eSIM
1-tap install
Data only
Full refund before installation
1. Select plan
Multi-traveler eSIMs
Group discount up to 15% for 6+
Add 1 more to unlock 5% off. 6+ travelers get 15% off.
2. Fare transparency
Total due
$1.40 / GB · $0.23 / day
$6.99
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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$6.99
Portugal 5 GB · 30 days (×1)
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Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Portugal.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Portugal.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Portugal.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Portugal.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Portugal. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Portugal. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
Travelling with someone? Add a second traveller and the whole order is 5% off — it grows to 15% at six.
Order summary
Portugal 5 GB · 30 days
$1.40/GB
$6.99
Total
$1.40 / GB
$6.99
Full refund before installation. Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
$6.99
Portugal 5 GB · 30 days
Setup
Set the eSIM up before you fly to Portugal
Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
- After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
- Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.
On Android
- Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
- When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.
Good to know
- Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
- Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
- Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
- Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.
What you can actually buy for Portugal
6 plans for Portugal, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. 5 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
6 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Vodafone, NOS.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.
Regional plans that also cover Portugal
50 regional plans include Portugal. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Portugal is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $4.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.
How eSIMs work in Portugal
A travel eSIM for Portugal is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Portugal, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use Vodafone, NOS on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.
How much data do you need in Portugal?
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Portugal plans start at $3.99 across 6 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
What do you pay for data in Portugal?
A travel eSIM for Portugal is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.
Setting up your Portugal eSIM
- 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
- 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3. Land in Portugal, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.
Portugal connectivity guide
Portugal is compact, densely covered along the coast where almost everyone lives, and thinner inland than its size suggests. The complications are the two Atlantic archipelagos, which are politically Portugal and geographically a long way from it, and the Spanish border, which is unmarked and close enough to matter in the Algarve and the north. This guide covers which networks you get, where the signal actually stops, and what a Portuguese trip consumes.
Read the full Portugal guide →What to eat in Portugal
Pastel de Nata
A famous Portuguese egg custard tart dusted with cinnamon.
Bakeries and pastelarias
Bacalhau à Brás
Shredded salted cod mixed with onions, thinly chopped fried potatoes, and scrambled eggs.
Traditional restaurants
Francesinha
A hearty layered sandwich made with various meats, covered in melted cheese and a thick tomato-beer sauce.
Porto restaurants
Bifana
A simple but delicious marinated pork sandwich.
Snack bars and food stalls
Caldo Verde
A traditional soup made with finely shredded kale, potatoes, and slices of chouriço.
Tavernas
Polvo à Lagareiro
Roasted octopus served with smashed potatoes, garlic, and plenty of olive oil.
Seafood restaurants
Piri-piri Chicken
Spicy, flame-grilled chicken with African influences.
Churrasqueiras
Sardinhas Assadas
Freshly grilled sardines, a staple of summer festivals.
Coastal towns in summer
Arroz de Marisco
A rich, saucy seafood rice dish packed with shrimp, clams, and crab.
Seafood restaurants
Queijo da Serra
A creamy, gooey sheep's milk cheese originating from the mountains.
Specialty food shops
What to see in Portugal
Belém TowerLisbon
Iconic 16th-century fortress that served as the embarkation point for Portuguese explorers.
1-2 hours · book ahead
Jerónimos MonasteryLisbon
A masterpiece of Manueline architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
2-3 hours · book ahead
Pena PalaceSintra
A brightly colored, romanticist castle perched on a hill with sweeping views.
3 hours · book ahead
Livraria LelloPorto
A historic, beautifully ornate bookstore that is said to have inspired Harry Potter.
1 hour · book ahead
Dom Luís I BridgePorto
A double-deck metal arch bridge offering fantastic panoramic views of the Douro River.
1 hour
Benagil CaveAlgarve
A spectacular sea cave with a natural skylight, accessible only by boat, kayak, or SUP.
2 hours · book ahead
Quinta da RegaleiraSintra
A mystical estate featuring enchanting gardens and the famous Initiation Well.
2 hours · book ahead
Capela dos OssosÉvora
A fascinating 16th-century chapel decorated with human skulls and bones.
1 hour
Cabo da RocaSintra
The rugged westernmost point of mainland Europe.
1 hour
Óbidos CastleÓbidos
A well-preserved medieval castle overlooking a charming, walkable walled town.
2-3 hours
Getting around Portugal
Trains (CP)
National rail network connecting major cities like Lisbon, Porto, and Faro.
20-40 EUR intercity
Metro
Underground rail systems in Lisbon and Porto that are efficient and easy to navigate.
1.50-2 EUR
Rede Expressos (Buses)
Extensive coach network reaching towns and villages not served by trains.
15-25 EUR
Trams
Historic above-ground streetcars in Lisbon, such as the famous Tram 28.
3 EUR
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt, FreeNow
Ride-hailing apps are very affordable and widely used in major cities and the Algarve.
Practical things worth knowing in Portugal
Paying for things
- Extremely common in most shops and restaurants.
- Widely accepted.
- Cash still useful for: Small pastelarias, Local markets, Rural areas, Some minor highway tolls
- Local wallets: MB Way
Basics
- Emergency number: 112
- Plugs: Type C, Type F · 230V
- Tap water: yes
- Not mandatory, but leaving 5-10% for good service in sit-down restaurants is customary.
Public holidays in Portugal
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Most businesses are closed. |
| Freedom Day | April 25 | Parades and partial closures to commemorate the 1974 revolution. |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Widespread closures of businesses and attractions. |
| Portugal Day | June 10 | National holiday with festivities and some site closures. |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Religious holiday, banks and some shops closed. |
| Republic Day | October 5 | Partial closures. |
| Restoration of Independence | December 1 | Partial closures. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Major closures across the country. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.
Networks in Portugal
Plans for this destination run on Vodafone, NOS.
- Networks
- Vodafone (5G), NOS (5G)
- 5G
- 5 of 6 plans on this page are marked 5G in the catalogue.
- Hotspot
- Hotspot & tethering supported
- APN
- Set automatically on install. If the phone does not set it, use the install guide. Do not type an APN from somewhere else. Install guide
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Source: the plan catalogue on this page (operators, networks, and 5G flags).