5 GB Internet in Iraq - 30 Days
How to Use Your 5 GB eSIM in Iraq
Purchase & Receive Your QR Code
The moment you buy your Iraq 5 GB plan, your QR code lands in your inbox and dashboard.
Install the eSIM
Go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Stay on Wi-Fi while you install.
Activate & Connect
Switch on the eSIM Iraq data plan in your settings - it'll connect to the network automatically. Already abroad? Turn on Data Roaming.
You're Online!
You've got 5 GB of data for 30 days in Iraq. Keep your primary SIM switched on if you still need calls and SMS.
Important Notes
- •Install your Iraq eSIM before your trip, while you still have Wi-Fi.
- •Your device must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked.
- •Each QR code can only be scanned once - don't delete the eSIM after installing it.
Iraq eSIM - Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Travelers Choose an eSIM for Iraq
Flying into Baghdad (BGW) for the Kadhimiya shrine, Erbil (EBL) for Kurdistan's old citadel, Najaf (NJF) for pilgrimage, or Basra for the southern marshlands? An Iraq eSIM connects to Zain Iraq, Asiacell or Korek Telecom the moment your plane lands — no kiosk queue, no passport-photo registration in an unfamiliar carrier shop. Activate a plan in two minutes, scan the QR code, and you're online for ride-hailing in Baghdad, Erbil Citadel booking scans, or Najaf pilgrimage-group check-ins. Choose a 7-day plan for a Baghdad + Najaf + Karbala pilgrimage circuit, a 30-day plan for a longer Iraq circuit including Erbil Kurdistan, Mosul and Basra, or Iraq eSIM unlimited data for longer humanitarian, contractor or journalism stays.
eSIM vs Zain Iraq Tourist SIM — Which Works Best in Baghdad?
Zain Iraq, Asiacell and Korek sell SIMs at Baghdad and Erbil airports, but activation needs passport + tourist form and sometimes a local address. An Iraq travel eSIM activates before you land — especially useful for short pilgrimage visits to Najaf or Karbala where you want to skip the counter.
| eSIM | Zain Iraq Tourist SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ≈ 2 minutes (QR scan pre-flight) | 20–40 minutes (BGW/EBL counter) |
| Paperwork | none | passport + sometimes local address |
| Cost | from ~$0.70/day | IQD 15k–50k (~$10–35) tourist pack |
| Coverage | Zain Iraq / Asiacell 4G | same carriers |
| Kurdistan | Korek strongest in Erbil region | same — Korek best in Erbil |
Iraq eSIM FAQ — Baghdad/Erbil Coverage, Zain Iraq & Pilgrimage Travel
Which is the best eSIM for Iraq?
The best eSIM for Iraq depends on your plans — a 7-day plan fits a Baghdad + Najaf + Karbala pilgrimage circuit (especially during Arbaeen), a 30-day plan covers a longer Iraq circuit including Erbil Kurdistan, Mosul and Basra, and Iraq eSIM unlimited data suits longer humanitarian, contractor or journalism stays. Our Iraq eSIMs run on Zain Iraq and Asiacell, with the strongest 4G in Baghdad and the major southern cities, and Korek dominant in the Kurdistan region.
Are there eSIM providers for Iraq?
Yes — Iraq is covered by major travel eSIM providers including AviaeSIM. Local carriers (Zain Iraq, Asiacell, Korek Telecom) all operate 4G networks that roaming travel eSIMs connect to. That's a big contrast with neighbouring Iran, where sanctions limit most global eSIM provider coverage — Iraq is fully supported by mainstream eSIM brands.
Does an Iraq eSIM work for Arbaeen pilgrimage travel?
Yes — an Iraq eSIM is ideal for Arbaeen walkers between Najaf and Karbala. Zain Iraq has solid 4G along the Najaf-Karbala pilgrimage route, in Baghdad, and at major shrines (Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf, Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Karbala). The eSIM keeps your home number live for family OTP / check-in calls while you're on the walk, so you don't need to swap a physical SIM.