Travelling to Vatican City? With an esimzu eSIM you get instant mobile data with no roaming fees, from €1,99.
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 d | €1,99 |
| 3 GB | 30 d | €2,99 |
| 5 GB | 30 d | €3,99 |
| 10 GB | 30 d | €5,99 |
| 20 GB | 30 d | €10,49 |
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world and has no mobile network of its own. Your phone connects to the same Italian networks that serve the rest of Rome: TIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad. Our Vatican City eSIM uses TIM, WindTre and Iliad, with 4G and 5G where the network supports it. Coverage is usually good on St Peter's Square and in the streets around the Vatican Museums. Inside the thick walls of St Peter's Basilica and the museums the signal can be weaker. Networks: TIM, WindTre, Iliad.
For a day visit to St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, 1 GB is plenty for maps, e-tickets and messaging. If you share a lot of photos and videos or come back on several days, choose 3 to 5 GB.
Vatican City is not in the EU, but your phone connects to Italian networks there, so EU operators usually bill it as roaming in Italy, within your normal home plan. An eSIM mainly helps if your plan includes little data abroad, or if you are travelling from outside the EU.
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Yes. Our eSIM gives you instant mobile data in Vatican City 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 Vatican City.
The cheapest eSIM for Vatican City at esimzu starts from €1,99, 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.
Vatican City is not an EU member, so officially it falls outside the European roaming rules. Because it has no mobile network of its own, you are actually on an Italian network there, and most EU operators then charge your usage as in Italy, within your home plan. If in doubt, check your operator's roaming terms before you go. Travelling from outside the EU? Check your home plan's roaming rates for Italy, as an eSIM with a fixed data allowance avoids surprises.
Vatican City lies in the middle of Rome and uses the same Italian networks, but the Vatican City plan is intended for your visit to the Vatican itself. If you are staying in Rome for several days or travelling further through Italy, choose an Italy or Europe eSIM, so you know you are covered everywhere.
On St Peter's Square and around the museums, coverage is usually good. Inside the basilica and the museums the signal can be weaker because of the thick walls, and during large celebrations on the square the network can be busy. Download your e-tickets to your phone before you go.