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Portugal at a glance
Checked 4 November 2026- Cheapest plan listed
- $31 GB / 30 days, Yesim (Saily: 1 GB / 7 days for $3.99)
- 7 days unlimited
- $19Ubigi (Maya’s global plan: $19.99)
- 10 GB for 30 days
- $11Airalo and Ubigi
- 20 GB for 30 days
- $19.00Airalo (Nomad: $20)
These Portugal plans are data-only, with no local phone number. Keep your home SIM on for bank and app SMS codes.
Why Portugal is different
All three operators appear. Airalo names NOS, Nomad lists Vodafone and MEO, and Ubigi lists MEO. Holafly, Saily, Yesim and Maya didn’t name one on the pages we read.
Airalo is cheap here. Its Portugal page lists 10 GB for 30 days at $11.00 and 20 GB at $19.00, lower than Airalo charges for 10 GB in Spain ($14.00), Germany ($16.00) or France ($17.00).
Islands count. Madeira and the Azores are part of Portugal, so a Portugal plan should cover them, but check the provider’s coverage map if you’re heading somewhere remote.
Quick picks
A week or two, normal use
A 10 GB / 30-day plan for $11 from Airalo (on NOS) or Ubigi (on MEO).
Heavy use or tethering
Ubigi listed a week of unlimited for $19 and 30 days for $48; Maya’s global plan is $19.99 and $49.99.
Vodafone and MEO
Nomad lists two Portuguese networks. 10 GB for 30 days costs $16 and 20 GB $20.
Or more countries
A Europe plan may be simpler. Airalo listed 15 days of unlimited Europe data for $49.00.
Step 1: Size your plan for Portugal
Maps, ride-hailing, transit apps and messaging use little data. Uploading photos and videos and making video calls use much more. As a rough guide, maps and messaging use hundreds of megabytes a day, while video and video calls can use several gigabytes. These are general estimates, not measurements.
Under a week, maps, messages and transport apps
3–5 GB fixed plan
1–2 weeks, photos, social apps and video
10–20 GB fixed, or unlimited
Remote work, video calls, tethering a laptop
Unlimited, after checking its fair-use and hotspot rules
Step 2: Compare published prices
Unlimited plans by trip length
| Days | Airalo | Nomad | Holafly | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $11.50 | $11 (lowest listed) | $11.90 | — | $12.60 |
| 5 days | $19.00 | $18 (lowest listed) | $20.50 | — | $21.00 |
| 7 days | $27.00 | $25 | $27.50 | $19 (lowest listed) | $29.40 |
| 10 days | $34.50 | $33 (lowest listed) | $36.50 | — | $35.93 |
| 15 days | $48.00 | — | $50.50 | $34 (lowest listed) | $46.80 |
| 30 days | $69.00 | — | $73.90 | $48 (lowest listed) | $68.40 |
Lowest listed price in the row — means no plan of that length was listed. Holafly ($3.90) and Yesim ($4.20) also sell a single day. Maya sells one global unlimited plan at the same price for every country: $9.99 for 3 days, $19.99 for 7, $27.99 for 14 and $49.99 for 30 (see Maya). Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
Fixed-data plans
| Data | Airalo | Nomad | Saily | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $4.003 days | $4.57 days | $3.997 days | — | $3.0030 days (lowest listed) |
| 3 GB | $6.507 days | $930 days | $7.9930 days | $630 days (lowest listed) | — |
| 5 GB | $9.0030 days (lowest listed) | $1030 days | $9.9930 days | — | $11.5230 days |
| 10 GB | $11.0030 days (lowest listed) | $1630 days | $16.9930 days | $1130 days (lowest listed) | $19.2030 days |
| 20 GB | $19.0030 days (lowest listed) | $2030 days | $27.9930 days | — | $26.4030 days |
| 50 GB | $35.0030 days (lowest listed) | $4530 days | — | $3530 days (lowest listed) | — |
Lowest listed price in the row Validity differs, so compare the small print as well as the price. Where a provider sells the same data amount for several lengths, we show the longest. Airalo also lists shorter versions (for example 10 GB for 7 days at $10.00). Ubigi also lists 10 GB for 7 days ($9) and 25 GB for 30 days ($28). Yesim also lists 30 GB for $33.60. Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
One country, or several?
Plans on this page are sold for Portugal. If your trip crosses borders, a Europe plan can be simpler: Airalo listed 15 days of unlimited Europe data for $49.00 and Holafly $51.50 (see our Europe guide). EU “roam like at home” rules apply to SIMs from EU operators; check each provider’s coverage list rather than assuming a single-country plan works next door.
Step 3: Check the fine print
- Networks. Airalo: NOS. Nomad: Vodafone and MEO. Ubigi: MEO. The others didn’t name one.
- Unlimited isn’t always unlimited. Ubigi says a fair-use policy may apply. Holafly’s Portugal page didn’t state a hotspot limit; on pages where it does, sharing is 1 GB a day.
- Activation windows. Nomad starts a plan automatically 60 days after purchase if you haven’t used it. Saily says all plans have a 180-day activation period; after that the plan starts automatically. Ubigi’s plan starts when you arrive.
- Hotspot. Yesim says hotspot depends on the operator, and gives 180 days from purchase to activate.
- No local number. These plans are data-only. Saily sells an optional US phone number, and Yesim offers a 20-minute calling add-on.
The seven providers
Airalo
- Portugal from
- $4.001 GB / 3 days
- Unlimited
- $27.007 days; $69.00 for 30 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $11.00
What stands out
The lowest prices here for 10 GB ($11.00, tied with Ubigi), 20 GB ($19.00) and 50 GB ($35.00, tied with Ubigi) over 30 days, on NOS.
What to watch
Its unlimited plans ($27.00 a week, $69.00 a month) cost more than Ubigi’s or Maya’s.
Nomad
- Portugal from
- $4.51 GB / 7 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $16
- Unlimited
- $113 days; $33 for 10
What stands out
Lists Vodafone and MEO. 20 GB for 30 days costs $20.
What to watch
10 GB ($16) costs more than Airalo or Ubigi, unlimited stops at 10 days, and plans start automatically 60 days after purchase.
Holafly
- Portugal from
- $3.901 day unlimited
- Unlimited
- $27.507 days; $73.90 for 30 days
- Fixed data
- Not sold
What stands out
Pick the number of days and get unlimited data, from $3.90 for a single day, with Holafly’s Always On backup.
What to watch
The highest unlimited prices here for 10 days or more ($73.90 for 30), and the Portugal page doesn’t name a network.
Saily
- Portugal from
- $3.991 GB / 7 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $16.99
- Unlimited
- Sold; check current price
What stands out
From the company behind NordVPN. 1 GB for 7 days costs $3.99, and you get 180 days to activate.
What to watch
10 GB ($16.99) and 20 GB ($27.99) cost more than Airalo’s, and we couldn’t read its unlimited price for each length.
Ubigi
- Portugal from
- $63 GB / 30 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $11
- Unlimited
- $197 days; $34 for 15; $48 for 30
What stands out
The cheapest unlimited plans here: a week for $19 and 30 days for $48. 10 GB for 30 days is $11, on MEO.
What to watch
A fair-use policy may apply to unlimited plans, and 25 GB ($28) costs more than Airalo’s 20 GB.
Yesim
- Portugal from
- $3.001 GB / 30 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $19.20
- Unlimited
- $29.407 days; $68.40 for 30
What stands out
1 GB for 30 days at $3.00, the cheapest small plan here, and every fixed plan lasts 30 days.
What to watch
No network named, and 10 GB ($19.20) costs more than at Airalo or Ubigi.
Maya
- 3 days
- $9.99unlimited data
- 7 days
- $19.99unlimited data
- 30 days
- $49.99unlimited data
What stands out
Just behind Ubigi for a week ($19.99 against $19), and one plan if Portugal is one stop of several. It’s one global plan, so the same eSIM keeps working if Portugal is one stop of several. Maya’s page says "No caps, no throttling."
What to watch
It renews automatically while Travel Mode is on, so turn it off when you get home. The page we read doesn’t name the local networks or spell out a fair-use policy, and we haven’t tested the no-throttling claim.
Will your phone work?
- eSIM-capable and unlocked. Apple lists iPhone XS, XS Max, XR or later. Settings → General → About should say "No SIM restrictions" next to Carrier Lock (full checklist).
- Bought in mainland China? Apple says that in China mainland only the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air support eSIM. Many older mainland models use two physical SIM cards instead, so check for Add eSIM in your settings before you buy a plan.
- Bought in Hong Kong or Macau? Apple notes that certain iPhone models sold there have two nano-SIM slots. Check for Add eSIM in your settings first.
- Install before you fly. Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi and leave the line switched off until you land (install guide).
Entry: EES now, ETIAS later
The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at Schengen external borders since 10 April 2026. If you’re a non-EU visitor on a short stay, your first crossing records a face image and four fingerprints (children under 12 give no fingerprints). It’s free, and there’s nothing to apply for in advance. Allow extra time at the border on your first trip.
ETIAS, the travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, isn’t operating yet, according to the EU’s official Travel to Europe site. You can’t apply for it, and you don’t need it to visit Portugal today.
Don’t pay for ETIAS yet
Some websites already sell “ETIAS applications”. ETIAS isn’t running, and EES is free, so you don’t need to pay anyone for either.
Our take
For most trips, 10 GB for 30 days at $11 from Airalo or Ubigi is the best value. For unlimited, Ubigi is cheapest. If you want two networks, Nomad lists Vodafone and MEO.
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Before you fly
Decide: Portugal or Europe
If you’re visiting more than one country, compare a Europe plan before buying a single-country one.
Buy and install at home
Check your phone is unlocked and eSIM-capable (how to check), then install on Wi-Fi before departure. With Nomad, don’t buy more than 60 days ahead.
Switch on when you land
Turn on the travel line, enable data roaming for that line, and set it as your mobile-data line.
Plan for the islands
Flying to Madeira or the Azores? Download offline maps before you go and check the provider’s coverage list.
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What’s the cheapest Portugal eSIM?
On the official pages we checked (4 November 2026), 1 GB started at $3.00 (Yesim, 30 days). For 10 GB over 30 days, Airalo and Ubigi both listed $11.
Which network do Portugal travel eSIMs use?
Airalo names NOS, Nomad lists Vodafone and MEO, and Ubigi lists MEO. Holafly, Saily, Yesim and Maya didn’t name one.
What’s the cheapest unlimited eSIM for Portugal?
Ubigi: $19 for 7 days and $48 for 30. Maya’s global plan is $19.99 and $49.99.
Does a Portugal eSIM work in Madeira and the Azores?
Both are part of Portugal, so a Portugal plan is the one to buy. Coverage in remote areas varies, so check the provider’s coverage map.
Do I need ETIAS for Portugal?
Not yet. ETIAS isn’t operating. The Entry/Exit System is running: non-EU short-stay visitors give a face image and fingerprints at the border, free of charge.
Sources and method
Last checked 4 November 2026
All prices and plan facts on this page were read from these official pages on 4 November 2026. We have not purchased or tested these plans ourselves; we summarize what the providers publish, in our own words. Read our method.
- Airalo — Portugal eSIMsChecked 4 November 2026
- Nomad — Portugal eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Holafly — Portugal eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — Portugal eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — Portugal eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Maya — Portugal eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Ubigi — Portugal data plansChecked 4 November 2026
- European Commission — Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational (10 April 2026)Checked 4 November 2026
- EU — Travel to Europe: Entry/Exit SystemChecked 4 November 2026
- EU — Travel to Europe: EES frequently asked questionsChecked 4 November 2026
- EU — Travel to Europe: ETIASChecked 4 November 2026
- European Commission — Roaming: Questions & AnswersChecked 4 November 2026
- Apple Support — Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhoneChecked 4 November 2026
- SafetyWing: Nomad InsuranceChecked 4 November 2026