Travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo? With an esimzu eSIM you get instant mobile data with no roaming fees, from €4,49.
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 d | €4,49 |
| 3 GB | 30 d | €10,49 |
| 5 GB | 30 d | €15,49 |
| 10 GB | 30 d | €27,49 |
| 20 GB | 30 d | €49,99 |
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has four major mobile operators: Vodacom, Orange, Airtel and Africell. Our travel eSIM for the DRC runs on the Airtel network, one of these major operators, with 3G and 4G. In Kinshasa and the other major cities you will usually get 4G. The country is vast, so outside the cities and away from main roads the connection often drops to a slower network or disappears entirely, as it does with every operator. Networks: Airtel.
For a family visit of a few weeks, 10 to 20 GB gives comfortable room for WhatsApp calls, sharing photos and navigation. For a short business trip of a week, 3 to 5 GB is usually enough.
The DRC is outside the EU, so EU roaming rules do not apply and standard roaming on your home plan is usually expensive there. You install the eSIM before you leave and are online as soon as you land, without having to register a local SIM card.
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Yes. Our eSIM gives you instant mobile data in Democratic Republic of the Congo on the local networks, with no roaming fees. Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked.
It depends on your trip. For mostly maps and messaging, 1 to 3 GB is plenty. If you use navigation, social media and some streaming, plan for roughly 1 GB every two to three days.
Right after payment. You receive a QR code on screen and by email immediately. It is best to install it at home over Wi-Fi before you leave.
Yes. Your own SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. The eSIM runs alongside it, purely for mobile data in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The cheapest eSIM for Democratic Republic of the Congo at esimzu starts from €4,49, with a lowest-price guarantee. You pay in euros by Bancontact, card or crypto and receive the eSIM instantly by QR code, with no app or physical SIM card.
Yes. You install the eSIM at home before departure and turn on data roaming for it. Once you land at N'Djili airport, it connects to the Airtel network and you are online straight away, without having to find a shop first.
Local SIM cards in the DRC must be registered, and shops ask for your passport, which takes time on arrival. With a travel eSIM you sort everything out in advance for a fixed price and are connected the moment you land.
In the major cities, usually yes. The DRC is huge, and in rural areas the signal often drops to a slower network or disappears completely, with local SIM cards too. Download offline maps before you head out of the city.
The 1 GB plan is valid for 7 days and the 3 to 20 GB plans for 30 days. If you stay longer than a month, you will need a second plan for the rest of your trip.