The Viasimo Benin eSIM is a prepaid data plan for travellers visiting Benin, delivered as a QR code by email before your trip. It needs no physical SIM, has no contract, and adds no roaming charges, so you can stay connected in cities like Cotonou, Porto-Novo and Abomey without swapping out your SIM card.
The Benin eSIM suits short visits, business trips and extended stays alike, with durations that cover a few days through to a full month. Prices for the Benin eSIM start at €6.00.
Available Plans
The Benin eSIM comes in a range of data amounts and validity periods.
Data Options
1 GB
3 GB
5 GB
10 GB
20 GB
Unlimited data
Validity Options
7 Days
15 Days
30 Days
Which Plan Should You Choose?
7 days: short holidays, city breaks and business trips to Benin.
15 days: longer holidays and multi-week visits across Benin.
30 days: extended stays, remote work and slower-paced travel in Benin.
Smaller data plans suit maps, messaging and browsing; a larger or unlimited plan suits streaming, video calls and heavy use.
Good to Know
Coverage: the Benin eSIM provides data within Benin (BJ).
Data range: choose from 1 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB or unlimited data.
Validity periods: the Benin eSIM is available in 7, 15 and 30 day options, counting down once activated.
Your phone number: your existing number stays active for calls and texts through your primary SIM while the eSIM handles data.
No physical SIM: the Benin eSIM arrives by email as a QR code, so there is nothing to post or collect.
Quick setup: installation takes a few minutes, so you can connect on arrival in Benin.
eSIM Details
Available networks
Celtiis4G LTE / 5G
Data
Unlimited
Validity
Up to 30 days
Speed
4G LTE / 5G
Hotspot / tethering
Included
Speed limit
Never
Activation
Automatic on arrival
Top-ups
Always possible
eSIM for Benin
Select your plan
Duration
Data
Quantity
1
One Tap Activation Your eSIM plan starts automatically when you connect in Benin for the first time. Install it in one tap on Android or iOS, before or during your trip.
Three quick steps take you from checkout to browsing in minutes.
01
Choose your plan
Tell us where you’re going and pick the eSIM that suits your trip.
Unlimited Data
30 days
5 GB
30 days
10 GB
30 days
02
Activate in one tap
Hit activate and follow a couple of quick prompts to set up your eSIM.
eSIM Installed
03
Get unlimited data
Your eSIM switches on by itself the moment you land.
Thailand
Active
Remaining dataUnlimited
Valid for30 days
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How eSIMs work
01
Stay connected from the moment you land
Connected on arrival
5G
Live data
Instant & fast
Roaming $0
Your eSIM activates automatically when you reach your destination. No waiting, no setup, just instant mobile data when you land.
Connect instantly: Getting online is effortless: choose a data plan and you’re set. Already there or still en route, you’re connected either way.
Fast, dependable internet: Tap into high-speed local networks for a steady connection. Browse, navigate and stream smoothly anywhere your trip takes you.
Simple to set up: An eSIM does away with plastic SIM cards entirely. Install and manage the whole thing right on your phone in minutes.
No roaming charges: Skip the pricey roaming bills that come with travel. With honest, upfront pricing you always know exactly what your data costs.
02
Use your favourite apps just like at home
Online abroad
Just like home
Chat
Navigate
Share
Mail
Message · navigate · share · stream
Use all your favourite apps abroad with instant data, seamless browsing, streaming, navigation, and messaging from the moment you arrive.
WhatsApp: Stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues through instant messages, voice calls and photo sharing on fast data abroad.
Google Maps: Find your way with fast, reliable data for maps, directions, live traffic and route planning while you’re out and about.
Instagram: Share stories, post photos, scroll your feed and keep up with friends on quick, dependable data abroad.
Gmail: Check your inbox, send the messages that matter and stay on top of things while you travel on steady high-speed data.
For a week in Benin, a 3 GB or 5 GB Benin eSIM suits maps, messaging and everyday browsing, while heavier use such as streaming and video calls is better served by a 10 GB, 20 GB or unlimited data plan. The Benin eSIM is available with a 7 day validity option for short trips.
The Benin eSIM provides data coverage within Benin (BJ). It is designed for use while travelling in Benin and does not include coverage for other countries.
The validity of the Benin eSIM starts counting down once the plan is activated, not when you buy it. This means you can purchase the Benin eSIM in advance and activate it when you arrive.
To activate the Benin eSIM, scan the QR code delivered to your email and follow the on-screen setup steps on your phone. Installation takes a few minutes, so you can be connected on arrival in Benin.
The Benin eSIM works on eSIM-compatible phones, which include recent iPhone models from the iPhone XS onward and many recent Android devices such as Google Pixel and recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check that your device supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked before buying.
The Benin eSIM provides data that you can use for browsing, apps and messaging on your device. If your phone supports tethering, it draws from the same data allowance on your Benin eSIM plan.
When your Benin eSIM data runs out, you can buy another Benin eSIM to continue using data. The Benin eSIM is a prepaid, one-off purchase with no subscription, so you simply purchase again as needed.
Yes, your existing phone number stays active for calls and texts through your primary SIM while the Benin eSIM handles data. The Benin eSIM adds a data line and does not change your existing number.
The Benin eSIM is delivered digitally by email as a QR code after purchase. There is no physical SIM to post or collect, so you can install it before your trip to Benin.
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