Cape Verde eSIM plans

About Cape Verde travel eSIMs

An eSIM for Cape Verde gives you prepaid mobile data the moment you land, no roaming charges, no physical SIM swap, no trip to a local store. Scan a QR code on arrival and you're online in under a minute.

Cape Verde eSIM, frequently asked questions

Will my phone work with an eSIM in Cape Verde?

Any carrier-unlocked, eSIM-capable phone works with a Cape Verde eSIM — iPhone XS and newer (2018+), recent Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many others. It installs from a QR code, so there is no physical SIM to insert.

How much does a Cape Verde eSIM cost?

Prepaid Cape Verde eSIM plans start from $9.12. Choose the data amount and number of days that match your trip — you only pay once, with no contract.

How do I set up my Cape Verde eSIM?

After payment you receive a QR code by email within seconds. Scan it from your phone's Cellular / Mobile Data (eSIM) settings before you travel. The eSIM activates on your first connection in Cape Verde, usually within a minute — no app or account needed.

Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Cape Verde?

For most travellers, yes. A prepaid Cape Verde travel eSIM is typically far cheaper than carrier roaming across Cape Verde, and there are no bill-shock surprises — you know the price up front.

Does the Cape Verde eSIM include calls and texts?

Plans are data-only. Use internet apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage or Telegram over the data connection for calls and messages. Hotspot / tethering is supported, and you keep your own number on your main SIM.