Virtual Numbers for the Middle East and North Africa
Across the Gulf and North Africa, a local SIM is usually tied to a residency or national ID, such as an Emirates ID, an Iqama or a QID, which shuts out newcomers and outside businesses. A virtual number gives you a local contact point in these fast-growing markets without any of that.
Every number is a two-way line with unlimited texts and calls, set up automatically and paid monthly or yearly in crypto, with no ID. Pick a country below to see how its number fits that market.
- A local presence without a residency ID or local SIM.
- Suits business hubs, tourism and large expat populations.
- Unlimited texts and calls, usable from anywhere.
- Monthly or yearly, renewing from your balance.
16 countries in the Middle East and North Africa
Cheapest here on a yearly plan: Turkey, Jordan and Egypt. Every plan includes unlimited texts and calls.
| Country | Code | Monthly | Yearly, per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | +213 | $50.99 | $35.99 |
| Bahrain | +973 | $55.99 | $36.99 |
| Egypt | +20 | $31.99 | $20.99 |
| Iraq | +964 | $50.99 | $35.99 |
| Jordan | +962 | $23.99 | $19.99 |
| Kuwait | +965 | $50.99 | $35.99 |
| Lebanon | +961 | $50.99 | $35.99 |
| Morocco | +212 | $53.99 | $35.99 |
| Oman | +968 | $50.99 | $35.99 |
| Palestine | +970 | $50.99 | $35.99 |
| Qatar | +974 | $50.99 | $35.99 |
| Saudi Arabia | +966 | $48.99 | $40.99 |
| Tunisia | +216 | $50.99 | $35.99 |
| Turkey | +90 | $3.99 | $2.99 |
| United Arab Emirates | +971 | $33.99 | $27.99 |
| Yemen | +967 | $50.99 | $35.99 |
List prices in USD on 2026-09-28. Yearly plans are billed once a year.
What to know about numbers in the Middle East and North Africa
Local SIMs need residency ID
In the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and most of the region, a mobile line is registered to an ID or residency card. A virtual number skips that, which helps before you have your paperwork.
Internet calls can be restricted
Some Gulf countries, the UAE best known among them, restrict voice and video calls on many internet calling apps. Texts to your number still arrive in your dashboard.
A number for a business hub
Dubai, Riyadh and Doha draw companies from everywhere. A local number gives clients there a way to reach you that looks as local as they are.
Dialing these numbers from abroad? See the country codes list and how to call another country.
Will apps accept the number?
Most sign-ups do. Some kinds of app are strict everywhere, not just in the Middle East and North Africa. Here is the honest picture.
No provider can promise every app accepts every number, and app policies change. For accounts you will log into again, keep your virtual number rather than using a one-time code, so later login codes still reach you.
Your number in three steps
- 1
Top up in crypto
Add a balance with any of nine coins. No card and no ID.
- 2
Pick a country and plan
Monthly or yearly. The number is set up automatically, usually within minutes.
- 3
Text and call from anywhere
Read and send texts and take or place calls from your dashboard.
Travelling there? A number does not give you mobile data. See eSIM for the Middle East & North Africa.
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Virtual Numbers for the Middle East and North Africa: FAQ
Can I get a UAE or Saudi number without residency?+
Yes, where we offer that country. Our numbers need no Emirates ID, Iqama or local SIM. Check the country page for what the number is best for.
Do calls to the number work in the Gulf?+
Calls to your number are delivered to your dashboard over the internet. Where a country restricts internet calling, your own connection there may be affected, so test it on arrival.
What does a virtual number include?+
A two-way line with unlimited texts and calls, used from your dashboard on any phone or computer. It renews monthly or yearly from your balance, with a 3-day grace period if the balance runs short.
Will every app accept the number?+
No provider can promise that. Most sign-ups accept a virtual number, while some messengers, big tech accounts and banks reject them by policy. A number an app rejects is not refundable, so check first.
How do I pay?+
Top up a balance with any of nine coins and buy from it. There is no card, no ID and no email, just a private account number.
Get your number in the Middle East and North Africa
Unlimited texts and calls, paid in crypto. No SIM, no ID.