Mozambique eSIM
Sub-Saharan AfricaGet a Mozambique eSIM and connect the moment you land. Buy a prepaid data plan, scan the QR, and you are online in minutes, with no roaming bill and no local SIM to find. Pay in crypto with no ID to buy. Plans start at $2.99.
- Instant delivery to your dashboard
- Prepaid, no contract, no auto-charge
- Works on any eSIM-ready phone
- Paid in crypto, no card or ID to buy
Mozambique eSIM at a glance
Live prices, updated October 2026- Price
- From $2.99
- Data plans
- 1 GB to Unlimited
- Validity
- 7 to 30 days
- Networks
- Vodacom, Movitel
- 5G
- Yes, where available
- Setup
- Scan a QR, ~2 min
- Payment
- Crypto
- ID to buy
- None
Choose your plan
Prices are in USD and payable in crypto. No contract and no auto-renewal, and any balance you do not use stays on your account for next time.
Turning on roaming can cost $10 or more a day. A whole Mozambique trip starts at $2.99.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Mozambique
Mozambique is a long ribbon of Indian Ocean coast: the largest Portuguese-speaking country in Africa, strung with palm-backed beaches, coral reefs, and the lateen sails of wooden dhows. It is the diving mecca of Tofo, where whale sharks and manta rays cruise, the turquoise sandbanks of the Bazaruto and Quirimbas archipelagos, the crumbling coral-stone streets of Ilha de Mocambique, once the Portuguese capital, and the faded grandeur and marrabenta beat of Maputo. Wild, warm, and off the usual trail, get an eSIM before you fly and land already online.
Mozambique is vast and mostly rural, so coverage is decent in Maputo, the provincial cities, and the coastal towns, thinning across the huge interior and the remote islands. You buy the data before you fly, pay from your crypto balance with no ID, and keep your home number on its own SIM for calls and codes.
- 4G across Maputo, the provincial cities, and the coastal towns.
- Honest about the rural interior and remote islands, where signal thins.
- Online on arrival at Maputo's international airport.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Mozambique eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Mozambique eSIM vs a local SIM vs roaming
Coverage is a cities-and-coast story here, decent there and thin in the bush and on the islands, on every option. The difference is how you buy, whether you show ID, and how you pay. Here is how they compare.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you flyYes
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- City and coast coverageDecent
- Interior and remote islandsThin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, 1 weekA few dollars
Mozambican tourist SIM
- Ready before you flyNo, shop on arrival
- ID to buyYes, passport required
- Online the moment you landAfter the shop
- City and coast coverageDecent
- Interior and remote islandsThin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekAround 200 to 600 MZN
Home roaming
- Ready before you flyYes, but pricey
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- City and coast coverageDecent
- Interior and remote islandsThin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekOften 10+ dollars a day
Mozambican SIMs need your passport and registration at a shop. An eSIM skips that. The bush and island gaps are geography, not the plan. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Mozambique
Depending on the plan, your eSIM connects to one of Mozambique's networks, such as Vodacom, Movitel, or Tmcel. Coverage is solid across Maputo, Beira, Nampula, and the coastal towns with 4G, and Movitel in particular reaches far into the countryside, though signal still thins across the vast rural interior and out on the remote archipelagos.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in Maputo, Beira, Nampula, with data across the rest of Mozambique. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Coverage by area
Decent, usable 4G across the capital, Beira, and Nampula, with good signal in the central areas. This is where most of your data gets used.
Reliable through Tofo, Vilankulo, Inhambane, and Pemba, thinning on the tracks between them and out toward the reefs.
Signal thins across the vast rural interior and out on the Bazaruto and Quirimbas islands, on any network. Download offline maps before dhow trips and bush drives.
How much data do you need in Mozambique?
Whether your Mozambique trip is 7 days, 2 weeks, or a month, pick the data size to match. Not sure? Slide your trip length below and we will suggest a plan.
A Mozambique trip leans on maps, WhatsApp, dive-shop and lodge bookings, dhow and boat times, and a stream of beach and reef photos to the cloud. Portuguese is the official language, so a translation app is handy. For a one to two week trip, 5 to 10 GB suits most people, and you can top up any time.
Estimate your data for Mozambique
Social, photos, some video
An estimate to guide you, not a limit. Wi-Fi at your hotel covers a lot, and you can top up any time, so it is fine to start smaller.
Typical usage per hour
Using an eSIM in Mozambique's top cities
One Mozambique eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in Maputo
Solid 4G across the seaside capital, from the old Portuguese quarter and the CFM railway station to the long Katembe bridge. A well-connected base for the south of the country.
eSIM in Tofo
Reliable coverage around the beach and dive town near Inhambane, a world-famous spot for whale sharks and manta rays. Handy for dive-shop bookings, thinning out on the boats.
eSIM in Vilankulo
Good signal across the gateway town to the Bazaruto Archipelago, the launch point for dhow trips to the turquoise sandbanks. Useful for lodge and boat bookings before you head out to the islands.
Yes, you can call and text in Mozambique
Your eSIM is internet. So every calling and messaging app works, just like at home. No new apps to learn, nothing to set up.
Message anyone
WhatsApp, imo, Messenger all run over your data.
Call home for free
Voice and video on WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Messenger, no call charges.
Need a real number?
A data eSIM has no number of its own. Add a virtual number for codes and a local line.
Grab a Mozambique number before you fly
Get login codes and a real line to give out, all in your dashboard. Paid in crypto, no ID.
Phone essentials for Mozambique
Pay for your Mozambique eSIM in crypto
This is where SimVala is different. There is no card and no ID to buy. Top up a balance with any of nine coins, then buy your Mozambique plan from it. Monero is accepted for the strongest privacy, and your QR lands in your dashboard the moment payment confirms.
Bitcoin
Monero
Ethereum
Tether
USD Coin
Solana
BNB
TRON
PolygonPay by QR in one scan
No card details, ever. Just scan and send.
- 1. Pick your coin and amountWe show a payment address and a QR code.
- 2. Scan and send from your walletThe quote holds for 15 minutes, no fee maths.
- 3. Balance ready, buy your planYour eSIM QR lands in your dashboard right away.
Set up your Mozambique eSIM in about two minutes
No SIM to pop out, nothing to post. It works the same on iPhone and Android. Here is all it takes.
- 1Buy your plan
Pick a plan above and pay from your crypto balance. A few taps and it is done.
- 2Open your QR code
The moment your order completes, your eSIM QR appears in your dashboard.
- 3Add the eSIM in Settings
iPhone: Settings, then Cellular, then Add eSIM. Android: Settings, then Network, then Add eSIM. Scan the QR.
- 4Turn it on and land online
Switch the line on when you land at Maputo or Vilankulo, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Mozambique line turns on. That is the whole install.
Will it work on your phone?
Most phones from the last few years support eSIM. Not sure? Scan your device in one tap.
Good to know
- •Coverage is decent in Maputo, the cities, and the coastal towns, thinning across the huge interior and the islands.
- •Portuguese is the official language, so a translation app helps once you leave the tourist spots.
- •A lot of coast travel is by dhow or boat out to the islands, where signal comes and goes.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and codes.
Popular in Mozambique
Why travellers choose SimVala
4.8from 39,452 verified reviews“Needed a second number for work. So far it has been doing exactly what I needed.”
“Used the eSIM around Italy and Austria. Connection was good everywhere I went.”
“I travel for work quite often and wanted something I could activate before leaving. This worked well.”
“Bought the eSIM the night before my flight. Installed it at home and forgot about it until I landed.”
“Used it for a week in Albania. Saved me from looking for a SIM shop when I arrived.”
“Needed a temporary number for a small project. Everything was pretty straightforward.”
“Had it running on my phone before leaving Vienna. No issues during the trip.”
“I was travelling with my parents and didn't want to deal with SIM cards. This made things much easier.”
“Downloaded the eSIM while waiting for my flight. Activated it later and it worked first try.”
Visiting more of Sub-Saharan Africa?
If Mozambique is one stop of a bigger trip, buy a plan for each country from the same balance.
eSIM in Mozambique: FAQ
Does my phone support eSIM?+
Most phones from the last few years do, including recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel models.
How do I pay?+
In crypto only: Bitcoin, Monero, USDT, USDC, Solana, and more.
When does my plan start?+
Your plan validity begins when you install and activate the eSIM, not when you buy it.
Will an eSIM work in Mozambique?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Mozambique and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Mozambique?+
It depends on what you do. Maps and messaging use very little, while video and hotspotting use much more. For a typical one to two week trip, 3 to 5 GB suits most travelers, and you can top up any time.
Can I keep my phone number in Mozambique?+
Yes. Your home number stays on your physical SIM for calls and codes, while the eSIM carries local data. Both work at once on a dual-SIM phone.
Can I buy my eSIM before I travel?+
Yes, and you should. Buy and install it before you fly, then switch the line on when you land in Mozambique. Your plan's days only start counting when you activate it, not when you buy.
Does the plan expire?+
Each plan runs for a set number of days once you activate it, shown on the plan. Any balance you have not spent stays on your account for your next trip, so nothing is wasted.
Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?+
On most plans, yes, so you can share your connection with a laptop or a friend. Tethering uses more data, so pick a larger plan if you rely on it.
Will an eSIM work out on Bazaruto and the islands?+
Around the gateway towns like Vilankulo and Inhambane, yes, on 4G. Out on the Bazaruto and Quirimbas sandbanks and on the dhow crossings, signal fades on every network, eSIM or local SIM, so download offline maps and enjoy the offline stretches.
Is coverage good in Maputo?+
Yes. Maputo and the provincial cities have solid 4G for maps, WhatsApp, and lodge bookings. A ready-to-go eSIM means you are online the moment you land, which helps since local SIMs need passport registration.
Do I need a passport to get connected in Mozambique?+
Not with an eSIM. Local SIMs from Vodacom, Movitel, or Tmcel register against your passport at a shop. An eSIM sidesteps that entirely, with no ID and payment in crypto, so you are online the moment you land in Maputo.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Mozambique?+
Yes, an Unlimited 30-day plan, good for a longer stay or heavy city use. Sized plans are the cheaper pick if you use less, and you can top up any time. Remember no plan gives you signal out on the remote islands where there is none.
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Ready for Mozambique?
Pay in crypto, scan the QR, and land connected. No card, no ID to buy. Set it up before you fly and you are online the second you arrive.