# eSIM Iraq: stay connected from Baghdad to Erbil

> eSIM Iraq plans for Iraq: install at home, land in Baghdad online and keep your home number. No ID, QR code in minutes.

Source: https://linkpals.store/esim/iraq · Updated 2026-11-07

Skip the airport SIM counter. An eSIM Iraq from LinkPaLS installs from a QR code, needs no ID, and connects in Iraq the moment you turn off airplane mode.

## eSIM Iraq plans

Every plan below is prepaid and data-only. Pay once in US dollars, install it before you travel, and nothing renews on its own.

### Iraq plans

- 500 MB/day, 1 days: $1.95
- 1 GB/day, 1 days: $2.55
- 1 GB/day, 1 days: $2.82
- 1 GB, 7 days: $2.51
- 2 GB/day, 1 days: $3.87
- 2 GB/day, 1 days: $4.39
- 3 GB/day, 1 days: $5.00
- 3 GB/day, 1 days: $5.79
- 3 GB, 15 days: $4.94
- 3 GB, 30 days: $5.18
- 5 GB, 30 days: $8.58
- 10 GB/day, 1 days: $13.51
- 10 GB, 30 days: $13.93
- 20 GB, 30 days: $27.46

### Regional plans

- 500 MB/day, 1 days (Gulf Region): $2.95
- 1 GB/day, 1 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $3.24
- 1 GB/day, 1 days (Gulf Region): $4.11
- 1 GB, 7 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $3.02
- 1 GB, 7 days (Gulf Region): $3.48
- 2 GB/day, 1 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $5.18
- 3 GB/day, 1 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $7.98
- 3 GB, 15 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $6.28
- 3 GB, 30 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $7.66
- 3 GB, 30 days (Gulf Region): $9.27
- 5 GB/day, 1 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $9.72
- 5 GB/day, 1 days (Gulf Region): $13.48
- 5 GB, 30 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $10.80
- 5 GB, 30 days (Gulf Region): $13.48
- 10 GB/day, 1 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $16.24
- 10 GB/day, 1 days (Gulf Region): $26.32
- 10 GB, 30 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $19.03
- 10 GB, 30 days (Gulf Region): $26.32
- 20 GB, 30 days (Middle East (5 areas)): $36.83

## Using your phone in Iraq

The main gateway is Baghdad International (BGW) and Erbil International (EBL). Scan your eSIM Iraq QR code at home, then switch the line on when the plane lands, and you can message your hotel or driver straight away.

For transport, travelers rely on Careem and Baly. Your eSIM coverage follows the places people actually go, from Baghdad, Erbil and Basra to the roads between them.

You'll see Arabic and Kurdish on most signs, so a camera-translate app is worth having on mobile data. Prices are in Iraqi dinar, and your bank's one-time codes still arrive on your home SIM.

### Good to know before you go

- Check your government's travel advice first. Kurdistan uses different networks from the rest of Iraq.

## Best eSIM for Iraq: which plan to pick

The best eSIM for Iraq is the one that covers your whole stay with data to spare. Maps, messaging and browsing use about 0.5 to 1 GB a day. Video calls, streaming and hotspot use more, so size up if you work on the road.

Good starting points for Iraq from today's plans:

- **About a week:** 3 GB for 15 days, $4.94.
- **Two weeks:** 5 GB for 30 days, $8.58.
- **A month or heavy use:** 10 GB for 30 days, $13.93.

Today's prices for Iraq

| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | $1.95 | — |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | $2.55 | — |
| 1 GB | 7 days | $2.51 | $2.51 |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | $3.87 | — |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | $5.00 | — |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $4.94 | $1.65 |

## Networks and signal in Iraq

In Iraq, the eSIM Iraq uses Asia Cell and Korek. You don't pick a network yourself; the phone switches to the strongest one, on 4G where it's live.

| Network | Technology |
| --- | --- |
| Asia Cell | 4G |
| Korek | 4G |

## eSIM, local SIM or roaming: what works best in Iraq

|  | LinkPaLS eSIM | Local SIM card | Home roaming |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Set up | At home, before you fly | On arrival, at a shop or kiosk | Already on |
| ID needed | None | Usually a passport | None |
| Your home number | Stays on | Removed while the SIM is out | Stays on |
| Cost | Fixed, paid once | Low, but only after arrival | Often the most expensive |
| Best for | Most travelers | Long stays with a local number | Very short emergency use |

A local SIM can be cheaper on a long stay, but it means a shop visit, often a passport check, and your home number goes dark. For a holiday or business trip to Iraq, the eSIM Iraq wins on time.

## Install and switch on your eSIM Iraq

### Set up your eSIM for Iraq in three steps

1. **Choose your plan.** Decide how many days you'll be in Iraq and how heavily you use data, then pick the plan that covers both. Not sure about your phone? See [compatible phones](https://linkpals.store/compatible-devices).
2. **Install before you fly.** Open My eSIMs, scan the QR code on Wi-Fi, and label the new line "Travel" so it's easy to find later.
3. **Connect on arrival.** When you land in Iraq, turn the LinkPaLS line on, set it as your mobile data line and switch on data roaming for that line. See [how to activate eSIM](https://linkpals.store/help).

## Reasons travelers pick an eSIM Iraq

- **No ID or KYC.** You only need an email address.
- **A fixed price.** You know the cost before you fly, and there's nothing to come home to.
- **Your number stays on.** Calls, SMS, WhatsApp and bank one-time passwords keep working on your home SIM.
- **Data from touchdown.** Message your driver or hotel before you leave the arrivals hall in Baghdad.
- **Pay in Iraqi dinar without surprises.** Card apps and banking alerts keep working, so you can watch every charge.

Many trips to Iraq continue to Türkiye, Dubai and the UAE and Saudi Arabia. If yours does, compare a regional plan in the tabs above before you buy separate eSIMs.

## Regional and global plans that include Iraq

- [Middle East (5 areas) eSIM](https://linkpals.store/esim/middle-east-5-areas): 5 countries, from $3.02
- [Gulf Region eSIM](https://linkpals.store/esim/gulf-region): 6 countries, from $2.95

## Frequently asked questions

### Which eSIM is best for Iraq?

One that matches your days and leaves some data spare. A country plan is usually the better deal for Iraq alone; if the trip continues to Türkiye, a regional plan is simpler.

### Does the eSIM work in Erbil and Basra?

Yes. Your eSIM Iraq covers Iraq wherever partner networks reach, including Baghdad, Erbil and Basra. Expect slower data or gaps in remote areas, as with any network.

### How do I get around Iraq with my eSIM?

Most visitors use Careem and Baly. Live maps and booking apps run on your travel data, so you can share your location or check a route on the move.

### Is there any catch with a travel eSIM for Iraq?

Three things to know: the phone must be unlocked and eSIM-ready, a QR code usually installs once, and plans are data-only, so calls go through internet apps.

### Can I use my eSIM as a hotspot in Iraq?

Yes. LinkPaLS plans allow tethering, so you can share data with a laptop or a travel partner. Hotspot use drains data faster, so size up your plan.

### Do I pay for the eSIM in Iraqi dinar?

No. The plan is charged in US dollars at checkout, one time. Iraqi dinar is only for what you spend on the ground in Iraq.

### Which networks does the eSIM Iraq use?

It connects to Asia Cell and Korek in Iraq, with 4G where available.

### Is an eSIM worth it for Iraq?

For most visitors, yes. It costs less than roaming, takes two minutes to install at home, and your own number keeps working for calls and codes.