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Land in Portugal already connected. Claim your free 1 GB / 7-day eSIM trial — works across all 33 European countries, top up anytime.

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  • Capital
    Lisbon
  • Currency
    EUR (€)
  • Language
    Portuguese
  • Power
    Type C / F
  • Timezone
    WET · UTC+0
  • Calling code
    +351

Portugal host networks for your free eSIM

Your free eSIM connects automatically to these mobile carriers — the same networks locals use, no SIM swap required.

  • MEO
    Network 5G
  • NOS
    Network 4G

Land in Portugal already connected

Walk off the jet bridge with maps, ride-hailing and messaging already working at these arrival points.

  • LIS· Lisbon
    Humberto Delgado
    • Metro Red Line to Saldanha or Alameda, 20 min, €1.65
    • Aerobus 1 to Cais do Sodré (€3.50, runs every 20 min)
    • Right next to the city — the Red Line links to all other colours; MEO 5G runs end-to-end.
  • OPO· Porto
    Francisco Sá Carneiro
    • Metro Line E (Purple) to Trindade, 35 min, €2.85
    • 3M night bus when the metro stops (00:30–06:00)
    • Compact terminal; MEO + Vodafone PT 5G covers gates and the metro platform.
  • FAO· Faro
    Faro
    • Bus 14 / 16 to Faro central, 25 min, €2.30
    • Renfe-style CP trains from Faro station onwards to Lagos + Tavira along the Algarve
    • Gateway to the Algarve coast; coastal-edge signal stays strong.
  • FNC· Funchal
    Madeira
    • Aerobus to Funchal centre, 25 min, €5
    • Taxi flat €25 to Funchal hotel zone
    • Famously short runway extended over the sea; MEO covers the whole approach.
  • PDL· Ponta Delgada (Azores)
    João Paulo II
    • Bus 102 / 105 to Ponta Delgada centre, 15 min, €1.90
    • Taxi flat €10 to central Ponta Delgada
    • Small island airport but MEO 4G covers the apron and the bus stop.

Where your free eSIM works in Portugal

Strong 4G/5G across the cities and neighbourhoods most travellers actually visit.

  • Lisbon

    Metro is 4G in every tunnel; the iconic Tram 28 from Alfama to Bairro Alto is great signal but slow — 90 min off-peak vs 40 min by foot.

    • Alfama
    • Bairro Alto
    • LX Factory
    • Belém
    • Príncipe Real

  • Porto

    Ribeira to Vila Nova de Gaia by the Dom Luís bridge stays connected even on the cable car descent; the metro reaches Matosinhos beach.

    • Ribeira
    • Foz
    • Cedofeita
    • Bonfim

  • Sintra

    Day-trip from Lisbon (45 min CP train); signal holds at the Pena Palace gate but drops on forest trails to Quinta da Regaleira.

    • Historic Centre
    • Pena
    • Quinta da Regaleira

  • Faro

    Algarve base — Ria Formosa boat tours stay covered up to the lagoon edge; Tavira day-trip by CP train is 35 min.

    • Old Town
    • Marina
    • Ria Formosa

  • Funchal

    Capital of Madeira; the cable car to Monte + toboggan ride down stays in 4G the whole way.

    • Old Town
    • Monte
    • Lido

What to install before you land in Portugal

The eSIM gets you online — these are the local apps it unlocks the moment you arrive.

  • CP — Comboios de Portugal

    Alfa Pendular to Porto, Intercidades to the Algarve, urban trains around Lisbon + Porto. Real-time delays + e-tickets.

  • Carris

    Official Lisbon trams + buses + funiculars; one Navegante card covers the metro too. Best for tracking Tram 28 wait times.

  • Bolt

    Dominant rideshare in Portugal — wider driver pool than Uber across Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Funchal. Uber is the fallback.

  • Glovo

    Food + grocery delivery across all Portuguese cities, including late-night runs from Algarve apartments. Pingo Doce + Continente both partner with Glovo.

Local prepaid SIM vs. our free eSIM in Portugal

What you’d pay at the airport SIM kiosk — and what you save by activating the eSIM before you fly.

Local prepaid SIM
MEO Tarifa Travel
€10–€15· 3–5 GB / 15–30 days
ID required — NIF (Portuguese tax number) or passport ID at an MEO / NOS / Vodafone shop under the 2021 anti-fraud law.

Reasonable shelf price, but the NIF / ID step means a detour from the airport to a phone shop in town.

co:sim free eSIM
co:sim · 1 GB / 7 days
$0· 1 GB / 7 days
Email only — no passport, no codice fiscale, no address proof.
Install before you fly; activates automatically the moment you land.

What's included in your free eSIM

Try our cutting-edge eSIM technology for free across all 33 European destinations.

  • Free 1 GB across 33 European countries

    Enough for maps, messages, ride-hailing and light browsing when you arrive — works from France and Germany to Iceland and Turkey.

  • Top up anytime to extend

    Add more data or extend your validity whenever you need it — top-ups stack onto the same eSIM, no reinstall, no SIM swap.

  • Fast premium 4G/5G networks

    Connects to top local carriers — the same fast, reliable networks our paid plans use.

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How to claim your free eSIM

This offer is for new users only. Hurry, claim it before it's gone!

1

Tap "Claim now"

Hit the button below — no signup required upfront, just enter your email at checkout.

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2

Receive via email

Your eSIM QR code and install link land in your inbox in seconds.

3

Scan & connect

Scan the QR code from your phone's eSIM settings and you're online across 33 countries.

From Portugal, the same eSIM keeps working

Hop into any of these neighbouring countries without swapping SIMs — your free plan covers all of them.

Free eSIM for other European destinations

The same free plan works across all 33 countries — pick another destination for arrival-day specifics.

Free eSIM for Portugal FAQs by co:sim

Everything you need to know about the free new-user eSIM offer.

Does the free eSIM work in Madeira and the Azores?
Yes. Both autonomous regions are treated as domestic Portugal — no inter-regional roaming. MEO offers the strongest coverage on both archipelagos with full 5G around Funchal and Ponta Delgada; signal thins on Madeira’s remote north-coast trails.
Will it work on the Lisbon Metro?
Yes. All four lines (Blue, Yellow, Green, Red) were fitted with tunnel antennas by 2021; 4G stays alive in every station, including the deep airport-to-Saldanha stretch.
Can I use it on the Alfa Pendular train Lisbon → Porto?
Yes. CP + MEO maintain solid trackside coverage along Linha do Norte. Signal holds at 220 km/h with only brief drops in the Carregado viaduct tunnels — fine for a 2h 30 working session.
How is coverage on the surfer coast (Nazaré, Ericeira)?
Strong along the EN247 from Cascais to Nazaré; MEO covers every breakpoint car park. The Praia do Norte cliff at Nazaré drops 50 m to the water but signal stays up at the lighthouse viewpoint.
Who's eligible for the free eSIM?
New users who have not previously claimed a free eSIM. Eligibility is verified at checkout.
Will I be charged anything?
$0 is charged for the free eSIM. A valid card is collected at checkout for verification only — this prevents the same person claiming multiple free eSIMs. You only pay if you choose to top up later.
How long is the free eSIM valid?
Install and activate the eSIM within 30 days after purchase. Once activated, the free plan is valid for 7 days from your first connection. After that, top up anytime to extend the validity — the same eSIM keeps working.
Can I top up or buy more data after?
Yes. Top up the same eSIM with any paid plan at any time — your data and validity extend instantly, no reinstall required. You can also buy plans for any of our 190+ other destinations.
Can I claim the free eSIM again?
No. This free eSIM is a new-user offer, so it can only be claimed once.
How does the free plan compare to paid plans?
Same high-quality network coverage. Paid plans offer more data and longer validity — and you can top up onto your free eSIM at any time.

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