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Iraq eSIM
Asiacell 4GZain 4G
Free hotspotFree hotspot on every plan No throttling on fixed-data plans
How much data, for how long?
30 days
15 days
Validity does not start until your eSIM connects to a supported network at your destination. There is no deadline for first use. You can buy now and keep your plan for a future trip. Full refund on request, used or unused. We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
- One-time payment
- Data-only: no phone number, voice calls or SMS. You pay once. There is no automatic renewal or extra charge when your data runs out.
- Top-up eligibility
- Top-ups are separate purchases. My eSIMs shows the options available for your eSIM. Availability can change; if no suitable top-up is offered, you may need to buy a new eSIM.
Going elsewhere too?
Add another country — each one is its own eSIM, all managed in one app.
Several countries, one eSIM
Each plan below includes Iraq. Compare their country lists to find the one that fits your route.
Iraq eSIM at a glance
- Networks
- Asiacell 4G & Zain 4G
- Plans
- 2 plans, 3 GB to 10 GB, valid 15 to 30 days
- Hotspot
- Free hotspot on every plan
- Speed
- No throttling on fixed-data plans
- Calls and texts
- Data only. Call and text through apps such as WhatsApp, or keep your usual SIM on.
- Validity
- Does not start until the eSIM first connects to a supported network at your destination.
There is no deadline for first use. You can buy now and keep your plan for a future trip.
Iraq eSIM for arranged work, aid and family stays
Compare Iraq eSIM data for confirmed stays in Baghdad, Erbil, Basra or Sulaymaniyah. Review official travel advice and your organisation's arrangements first, then choose an allowance and validity for the necessary journey.
An Iraq itinerary needs the actual arrival city, receiving contact and authorised onward route before a data choice. Baghdad, Erbil, Basra and Sulaymaniyah are distinct destinations with their own airport and local-transfer arrangements. Consult your government's official Iraq travel advice before committing to travel and again before departure. Mobile data may support routine coordination where available, but local disruption, access restrictions and areas beyond urban centres can interrupt service. A plan listing does not establish that a route is accessible or suitable.
Refund policy
We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
No first-use deadline
Validity does not start until your eSIM connects to a supported network at your destination. There is no deadline for first use. You can buy now and keep your plan for a future trip.
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How eSIM works in Iraq
Use Wi-Fi before departure to install the Iraq profile after verifying eSIM compatibility and carrier unlocking. Record the exact airport on the ticket, the agreed pickup procedure and the receiving address without relying on a live message at arrival. In Iraq, set the travel profile as the mobile-data line and enable its data roaming following the order. Installing the profile does not start the validity period; it starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported network in Iraq. Follow your employer's or aid organisation's communications procedure if data is unavailable.
Install your eSIM
Scan the QR or auto-install in the app — no physical SIM.
Land & connect
Data activates on first connection at your destination.
Size it to your trip
Pick the profile closest to your trip. The estimate assumes normal use — maps, messaging, photos, a short call home.
As a rule of thumb, a 3–4 day city break runs on about 1–3 GB, a one-week trip on 3–5 GB, a two-week multi-country tour on 8–12 GB, and working on the road takes about 1 GB a day, so 15 GB or more for two weeks.
Recommended size
3GB3–4 days
≈0.4 GB a day
- Maps every day
- Messaging and photos
- A short call home most days
In total, a 3 GB data allowance covers roughly 1,000 shared photos, 50 hours of social media and browsing, 8.8 hours of video calls, 38 hours of music streaming, or about 600 hours of maps and navigation. Messaging apps barely use data.
All Iraq eSIM plans
Important cities in Iraq
Baghdad · City guide
Baghdad
Baghdad International Airport is a different arrival from the northern or southern gateways. Save the receiving organisation's instructions and the exact office or family address before flying. An internet map pin is useful for identifying a location but does not confirm permission or an approved route to reach it.
Baghdad eSIM — set up before you flyErbil · City guide
Erbil
Erbil International Airport serves the city in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Confirm the applicable entry requirements and any onward movement arrangements for your own documents. Neither a booking through Erbil nor an Iraq eSIM establishes permission for a later journey to another region.
Erbil eSIM — set up before you flyBasra · City guide
Basra
Basra International Airport and a work site or family home in the wider Basra area are separate transfer details. An industrial or organisational address may require a named entrance and prior access approval. Keep these instructions available offline rather than depending on a last-stage data connection.
Basra eSIM — set up before you flySulaymaniyah · City guide
Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah, also written Sulaimani, has its own international airport and receiving arrangements. Check the gateway on the confirmed ticket and send it to the host. For an approved journey beyond the city, agree when you will next check in and what to do if reception is lost.
Sulaymaniyah eSIM — set up before you flyWhy Horizon
Choose for the assignment or family dates
Compare the fixed allowance with permitted work uploads, family messaging and the number of devices sharing data. Validity needs to span the full confirmed stay, including a possible change to the arrival or departure day. This is a data-only service, subject to device, location and network conditions. It offers no emergency-communications guarantee. Iran, Türkiye, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are separate destinations and are not covered by an Iraq country plan.
Horizon eSIM Before you travel
Plan for
Iraq
Compare plan details
Check device compatibility
Install over Wi-Fi before departure
- Pay once
Data at low prices
Choose the data you need and pay the total shown. No subscription or automatic renewal.
- Before departure
Set up before you leave
Scan your QR code or use one-tap installation on supported phones. Install over Wi-Fi before departure.
- Local networks
4G/5G where available
Your plan lists the supported networks. Horizon fixed-data plans have no throttling. Hotspot sharing is free.
- Full refund
Even after you use it
Request a full refund for your eSIM or top-up, used or unused. There is no request deadline.
- Human support
Help, day and night
24/7 human support in all languages, with guaranteed instant replies.
- Multi-country
Global & regional plans
Choose country, regional or global coverage and check every destination in the plan details.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I check official travel advice for Iraq?
Consult your government's official Iraq travel-advice page, such as UK FCDO Iraq advice, as well as the instructions of your employer or aid organisation. Check the specific region and route; a data listing should not influence whether you undertake a journey.
Does an Iraq eSIM establish entry permission through Erbil?
No. Confirm the rules that apply to your nationality, documents and onward itinerary with the relevant official authorities. Data coverage, airport entry and permission to move between regions are separate questions.
Can I treat Erbil and Sulaymaniyah as the same airport pickup?
No. They are different cities and gateways. Give the receiving contact the airport and flight on your confirmed booking, and agree the pickup process in advance in case data is unavailable when you arrive.
Will reception in Baghdad establish service at a remote work site?
No. Conditions at an outlying site, along a rural road or during disruption may be different. Ask about the specific supported service area before buying, and keep your organisation's alternative communications method in place.
Does the Iraq allowance cover an onward stay in Kuwait or Türkiye?
It does not. Those countries need separate coverage or an offer that explicitly includes them. Check travel permissions and transport operation independently, and save the transfer information before leaving the current connection.
Can I share the connection with an aid or work laptop?
Hotspot sharing is free on every Horizon plan. A compatible phone with tethering configured shares its fixed allowance with the laptop. Horizon fixed-data plans have no throttling. Follow your organisation's handling rules for work data and allow for interrupted uploads.
Will the eSIM provide a local number for family or colleagues?
No. The Iraq profile is data-only and supplies no local phone number. Agree the internet contact method and the procedure for missed check-ins before departure; they should remain practical during an outage.
Can I keep my WhatsApp and phone number with the Iraq eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your usual number and runs on the eSIM's data. On a dual-SIM phone, your usual SIM can stay on for ordinary calls and texts. Your home carrier may charge for calls, texts or data on that line, so turn off data roaming there.
Does the Iraq eSIM include calls and texts?
No. Horizon plans are data-only, with no phone number for calls or texts. Use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM's data, or keep your usual SIM on for ordinary calls and texts.
Do I need to turn on data roaming for the Iraq eSIM?
Yes. A travel eSIM connects to local networks as a roaming line, so turn on data roaming for the Horizon eSIM when you arrive. The plan is prepaid, so Horizon does not bill you after checkout. Keep data roaming off on your usual SIM to avoid charges from your home carrier.
What happens if I run out of data on the Iraq eSIM?
You can buy more. If your plan supports a top-up, My eSIMs shows the data you can add to the same eSIM. If it does not, buy another Iraq plan and install it the same way.
Will my phone work with the Iraq eSIM?
It will if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to your home carrier. Many recent iPhone and Android models do, but some regional versions do not, so check your exact model on the supported devices page before you buy.
See supported devicesWill Horizon slow down my data?
No. Horizon fixed-data plans have no throttling. There is no daily limit that slows you down, so you can use your whole plan in one day if you need to. Your speed depends on the local network, your signal and how busy the network is. When your data allowance is used up, the plan stops rather than slowing down.
Can I get a refund if I already used some data?
Yes. We always refund the full amount you paid when you request it, whether your eSIM is unused, partly used or fully used. There is no time limit for requesting a refund.
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