Mozambique eSIM plans
Choose by days and data. Country plans cover Mozambique only; regional and global plans add the countries around it. You pay once in US dollars, with no contract.
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Arriving in Mozambique with data
The main gateway is Maputo International (MPM). Scan your Mozambique eSIM QR code at home, then switch the line on when the plane lands, and you can message your hotel or driver straight away.
To get around, most visitors use local taxis and chapas. Your eSIM coverage follows the places people actually go, from Maputo, Tofo and Vilankulo to the roads between them.
You'll see Portuguese on most signs, so a camera-translate app is worth having on mobile data. Prices are in Mozambican metical, and your bank's one-time codes still arrive on your home SIM.
Connectivity notes for Mozambique
- The coast is long, and signal between beach towns and on the Bazaruto islands varies.
Which networks you'll use in Mozambique
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Best eSIM for Mozambique: which plan to pick
Start with your days, then your habits. A light user who sticks to maps and chat needs around 0.5 GB a day; anyone posting video, taking calls or sharing a hotspot should plan on 1.5 GB or more.
- Light0.5 GB/day
- Regular1 GB/day
- Heavy1.5 GB+/day
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How to set up your Mozambique eSIM
Set up your eSIM for Mozambique in three steps
- 1Choose your plan
Pick the data and days you need for Mozambique. Check your phone first on our compatible phones list.
- 2Install before you fly
Your QR code is ready in your LinkPaLS account a minute after you pay. Scan it on Wi-Fi and keep the new line switched off.
- 3Connect on arrival
In Maputo, switch the travel line on, choose it for mobile data and allow data roaming on it. Our activation guide shows each screen.
eSIM vs local SIM vs roaming in Mozambique
| Feature | Best for most tripsLinkPaLS 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 |
For most trips to Mozambique, an eSIM gives you the best of both: local data prices without losing your number, and no time spent finding a SIM shop after a long flight.
Reasons travelers pick an eSIM for Mozambique
- Share your dataTurn on hotspot for a laptop or a travel partner.
- Ready for Tofo and VilankuloMaps, tickets and translation work as you move between them.
- Keep your physical SIM safeIt stays in the phone, so there's no tiny card to lose in a hotel room.
- Pay in Mozambican metical without surprisesCard apps and banking alerts keep working, so you can watch every charge.
- Online at the airportNo SIM kiosk, no queue, no swapping cards when you arrive in Maputo.
Mozambique eSIM questions
Still unsure? Email support@linkpals.store and a person replies.
Which eSIM is best for Mozambique?
The best eSIM for Mozambique covers your whole trip with enough data. For Mozambique alone, pick a country plan; for several countries, a regional or global plan saves switching. Compare the current plans at the top of this page.
Does the eSIM work in Tofo and Vilankulo?
Yes. Your Mozambique eSIM covers Mozambique wherever partner networks reach, including Maputo, Tofo and Vilankulo. Remote areas may drop to slower speeds or lose signal.
Can I buy an eSIM for Mozambique before I travel?
Yes. Install it a few days ahead on home Wi-Fi and leave the line off. The validity period usually starts when the eSIM first connects in Mozambique, not when you buy it.
Will WhatsApp keep working in Mozambique?
Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your home number on your physical SIM and uses your LinkPaLS data to send and receive.
Is an eSIM worth it for Mozambique?
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM. You land with working data, skip the airport SIM counter, avoid roaming charges and keep your home number active.
Which networks does the eSIM use?
It connects to licensed local partner networks in Mozambique.
Do I pay for the eSIM in Mozambican metical?
No. You pay LinkPaLS once, in US dollars, when you buy the plan. You'll only need Mozambican metical for spending once you're in Mozambique.
Can I use my eSIM as a hotspot in Mozambique?
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.
