Vatican City eSIM — reviews & details
Vatican City 20GB 30Days · 20 GB · 30 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
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Traveller reviews
Haruto C.
Singapore · Feb 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Apologies for the trouble, Haruto. We'd love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Olivia S.
Australia · Feb 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Exactly as described — no surprises.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Olivia! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Vatican City. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — James, GotoeSIM Support
Budi G.
Japan · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Great experience overall.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Budi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Vatican City. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia F.
Netherlands · Feb 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Sophia. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Anna
Mei W.
Brazil · Feb 2026
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Mei. Glad it mostly worked for you in Vatican City — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Sven W.
Thailand · Feb 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Sven. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Vatican City. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Noah V.
Indonesia · Feb 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Zero regrets.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So glad to hear this, Noah! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Ava H.
Australia · Feb 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Five stars from me.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Cheers, Ava! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Katya B.
Portugal · Feb 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Customer support answered my question quickly. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks a lot, Katya! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Camila L.
Portugal · Feb 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Five stars from me.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for sharing, Camila! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah S.
South Korea · Feb 2026
Did the job without any drama. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thanks for sharing, Sarah! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Vatican City. — Mark
Hugo V.
Canada · Feb 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Vatican City. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Hugo! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima N.
Ireland · Feb 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Activation was automatic when I arrived. A must-have for international travel.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago So glad to hear this, Fatima! So happy the Vatican City eSIM kept you connected. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken 💜
Thomas F.
Portugal · Feb 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Thomas. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Emma N.
Australia · Feb 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Vatican City. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Five stars from me.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 5 months ago Really appreciate this, Emma! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Vatican City. We're here whenever you travel again. — Emma
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Vatican City eSIM cost?
The Vatican City 20GB 30Days plan costs $12.30 for 20 GB over 30 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Vatican City eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Vatican City.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Vatican City.
Comments & questions
Beatriz T. · 1 week ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Beatriz. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Sri N. · 1 month ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
The clock starts on first use in-country, Sri, so buying early is totally fine. — Emma
Elena K. · 3 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Elena! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. – Mark 💜
Mei N. · 3 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Mei! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Sri V. · 5 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Sri, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. – David 💜
Grace T. · 5 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Grace, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. – Laura 💜
Sofia S. · 8 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Sofia — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Camila B. · 10 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Camila — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Sophie 💜
Max T. · 10 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Max — it switches on when you land. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Mateo V. · 11 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Mateo! The eSIM just handles data. – Ken 💜
Thomas F. · 11 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Thomas, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. — Diego
Ryan M. · 1 year ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Ryan, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. – James 💜