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eSIM Ghana

Prepaid travel data for Ghana with instant activation and no roaming fees

Ghana travel destination - Buy eSIM Ghana for mobile internet
Beautiful view of Ghana - stay connected with eSIM Ghana

Quick Setup

No Roaming

4G/5G Speed

Refund Policy

Data only — no phone number, no calls, no SMS Your own number stays active on your existing SIM (dual SIM), and you can call and message through WhatsApp, FaceTime and similar apps.

Choose Your Unlimited Plan

1 Day

How many travellers?

Unlimited Data - 1 Day£6.09
£6.09/day

Ghana eSIM Technical Specifications

Network Speed
4G LTE / 5G
Activation
QR code by email
Calls & SMS
Not included

You do not get a new phone number with this eSIM.

Ghana eSIM FAQ for UK Travellers

Do I get a phone number with the eSIM?
No. Our eSIMs are data-only, so they do not come with a phone number. You use them for internet access — maps, WhatsApp, email, social media, streaming and any other app. Your existing SIM keeps your own phone number active.
Can I make or receive calls and text messages (SMS)?
Not standard calls or SMS — the eSIM provides mobile data only. You can call and message as much as you like through internet apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Signal or Messenger, which run on the eSIM's data. Standard calls and SMS keep working on your usual number through your home operator, as long as you keep that SIM active.
How much data do I need in Ghana?
It depends on the plan you choose. Across nearly 3,000 of our customers' finished eSIMs, the typical one used half to two-thirds of its plan, and on the smaller plans (1-5 GB) about one in three used all of it. Maps and messaging use little; video, video calls and sharing your connection use the most. If in doubt, take the next size up. If you do run out, you can buy another eSIM at any time - you will need WiFi to install it.
What network speeds will I get in Ghana?
Your Ghana eSIM uses a local mobile network: 4G, and 5G where the network offers it. Speed depends on coverage and your location.
Can I share data with my laptop or tablet?
Yes, but only for Data Plans with a fixed data allowance. Unlimited plans do not support hotspot or tethering.
When should I install my Ghana eSIM?
Install your eSIM while you still have WiFi at home - it is safe to do so days in advance for either plan type. Per-GB plans only start when the eSIM first connects to a network in Ghana. Unlimited plans run on the travel dates you select at checkout, with the days counting from your chosen start date whether the eSIM is installed or not - so make sure it is on your phone by that date.

Setting up your eSIM? The installation and activation guide walks through it step by step, and the full FAQ covers device compatibility, hotspot, dual SIM and topping up.

Skip Airport WiFi in Ghana - Land with Data Sorted

ACCKotoka International AirportAccra

Popular eSIM cities in Ghana

AccraCape CoastKumasi

A Ghana eSIM for the trip home or a first visit

Install it in the UK, switch it on when you land at Kotoka in Accra, and you have data for the drive from the airport, for mobile money and ride apps, and for keeping in touch while family borrow your phone. It is data only: your UK number stays live for calls and bank codes.

British Airways flies from Heathrow to Accra in about six and a half hours. Ghana keeps GMT all year, so it is on UK time in winter and an hour behind in British Summer Time. The sockets are the UK's three-pin type G - often universal - so your chargers work as they are.

Visa, the dual nationality card and money

British passport holders need a visa, applied for online through the Ghana High Commission and paid for online; an express service in person at the Ghana Premium Application Centre in London can take around three days. Your passport needs six months' validity. Ghanaian-British dual nationals can register with the Interior Ministry for a dual nationality card, and showing it on entry means you need no visa (gov.uk, updated 2 July 2026).

Declare all foreign currency on arrival and do not carry more than 10,000 US dollars' worth. Cards are accepted in many hotels and shops - but not Mastercard, which the Foreign Office says is not widely accepted - and cash machines thin out in rural areas.

On a UK plan, EE charges £8 a day (£40 a week), O2 Travel is £7 a day, Vodafone £8 a day unless your plan includes it, and Three £7 or £8.

Good to know before you go

Do British-Ghanaian dual nationals need a visa for Ghana?+

Not if you register for a Ghanaian dual nationality card with the Interior Ministry and show it on entry. Otherwise British passport holders need a visa, applied for online before travel (gov.uk, updated 2 July 2026).

Can I use my Mastercard in Ghana?+

Often not: the Foreign Office says Mastercard is not widely accepted, though other cards work in many hotels and shops. Take a Visa card or cash as a backup.

Travelling beyond one country?

Get our Africa eSIM for one plan that works across the region, or pick a neighbouring destination below.

Real Reviews from Real Travellers

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“I had uninterrupted and consistent quick data service throughout our vacation in Colombia.”

Tamara J WaldronFeb 2026

“I travelled to Japan in October. The connection was great, even in countryside near Mt. Fuji.”

João Miguel TorradoFeb 2026

“I've finally found a great roaming for a fair price. The internet was stable and good enough.”

AudreyFeb 2026

“QR code arrived and I was able to scan and install it in less than 2 minutes. Consistent 4G/5G speeds.”

Nuno CristóvãoFeb 2026

“Landed in Morocco and had internet before the mint tea got poured. Smooth as argan oil.”

Jan WinterFeb 2026

“Easy to use. Convenient. Works perfectly here in Singapore.”

NunoFeb 2026

“I used it when I was travelling, the connection was great.”

Martin GeorgeFeb 2026

“It worked as expected.”

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