Mayotte eSIM: Prepaid Mobile Data Plans from $0.68
Stay connected across Mayotte with a prepaid eSIM from $0.68. Choose from 11 data plans, scan your QR code on arrival, and get online without hunting for a physical SIM card or paying roaming fees. Data-only plans work the moment you land.
- Plans from
- $0.68
- Plans available
- 11
- Smallest bundle
- 1GB
- Shortest validity
- 7 days
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within minutes
- Plan type
- Prepaid data only — no contract
Prepaid data plans for Mayotte travel
Every plan gives you a prepaid data allowance you can use across Mayotte. Plans start at 1 GB valid for 7 days, with larger bundles available if you need more data or a longer stay. You will connect over 4G/LTE or 5G where the underlying network and your device support it.
These are data-only eSIMs. You can use messaging apps, maps, email, and browse the web, but the plan does not include a local phone number, SMS, or voice calls. For most travellers that means WhatsApp, iMessage, and VoIP calls work perfectly while traditional phone services do not.
How to activate your Mayotte eSIM
Buy a plan and you will receive a QR code by email within minutes. Open your device settings, choose Add eSIM or Add Mobile Plan, and scan the code. The eSIM installs immediately. You can do this before you travel or on arrival; just make sure you have WiFi when you scan the QR.
Your plan activates automatically when your device connects to a mobile network in Mayotte. Keep your existing SIM active for calls and texts back home if you need them, and set the eSIM as your data line. No registration, no passport upload, no counter visit required.
Staying online across Mayotte's islands
Mayotte is a French overseas department split between Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre, connected by barge. Mobile coverage is strong in Mamoudzou, the capital, and along the coastal towns where most travellers stay. You will have reliable data for navigation, booking boat transfers to the lagoon, and checking tide times for the beach at N'Gouja. Coverage thins in the interior hills and some rural villages in the south.
If you are island-hopping by barge between the two main islands or taking a boat to the islets in the lagoon, expect your connection to drop on the water. Download offline maps for hiking Mount Choungui or exploring the mangroves before you leave your accommodation. Most hotels and gîtes in the main towns offer WiFi, but a local data plan means you stay connected when you are out tracking lemurs or visiting the markets.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to register my passport to use an eSIM in Mayotte?
No. You receive a QR code by email, scan it, and the eSIM activates when you arrive in Mayotte. There is no registration, ID check, or paperwork involved.
Will my eSIM work on both Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre?
Yes. Your data plan covers both main islands. Coverage is strong in towns and along the coast, though expect weaker signal in the interior and temporary loss of connection on the barge between islands.
Can I use this eSIM to call hotels or tour operators in Mayotte?
No. These are data-only plans with no phone number, so traditional voice calls and SMS do not work. Use WhatsApp, Skype, or another internet-based calling app instead.
When does my data plan start counting down?
Your validity period starts the moment your device connects to a mobile network in Mayotte, not when you buy the plan or scan the QR code. You can install the eSIM days before you travel.
What happens if I run out of data before I leave?
You can buy and install a second eSIM while you are still in Mayotte. Most devices support multiple eSIM profiles, so you can add a top-up plan without removing the original one.