Get connected in Nigeria with an MTN eSIM
Arrive prepared, confirm your phone supports eSIM, visit an MTN store for activation, then choose the data bundle that fits your stay.
Activation
In-store with MTN
eSIM fee
Activation is free
Data
Buy current MTN bundles
Arrival ready
Install your profile before leaving the MTN store so maps, WhatsApp, rides, and bookings work immediately.
How to acquire it
Your MTN eSIM setup, step by step
The eSIM journey is simple, but it still requires an in-person activation and SIM registration at MTN.
Check your phone
Dial *#06# before you travel. If your phone shows an EID number, it supports eSIM. Also confirm the phone is unlocked for other networks.
Visit an MTN store
MTN Nigeria currently activates eSIM in store. Bring your passport or valid ID, your eSIM-capable phone, and enough time for SIM registration.
Scan the QR code
MTN customer care will issue a QR code after activation. Connect to Wi-Fi or mobile data, scan the code, and install the eSIM profile before leaving the store.
Buy a data plan
Choose a current MTN bundle through *312#, *904#, myMTN, MTN web, Zigi, or an MTN retail channel. Prices change, so confirm the bundle at purchase.
What to bring
Unlocked eSIM-compatible phone
Valid passport or government-issued ID
Hotel address or local contact details for registration support
Wi-Fi or temporary data access for QR profile download
Payment method for your preferred MTN data bundle
Device compatibility
Most flagship phones released from 2019 onward support eSIM, but the fastest check is still on your own device.
Quick check
Dial *#06#
If an EID number appears, your phone can usually install an eSIM profile.
Choosing a bundle
Pick the plan length around your stay
1-7 days
Short visit
Use daily, 2-day, or weekly bundles if your trip is built around airport pickup, WhatsApp, maps, ride-hailing, and light browsing.
2-4 weeks
Holiday stay
Monthly bundles work better for Detty December, work trips, family visits, and travelers who will use hotspot for laptops or tablets.
2-12 months
Longer stay
Bi-monthly, quarterly, and yearly bundles are better for returnees, remote workers, students, and extended family stays.
Use the QR once
Treat your QR code like a private login. Do not share it or post screenshots.
Finish in store
Test browsing and calls with MTN staff before leaving the store.
Plan for arrival
Save directions, accommodation details, and a contact number before your flight.
Before you leave the store
Need help choosing the right MTN setup?
Tell us when you arrive, your phone model, and how long you are staying. We will help you prepare the right checklist before you visit MTN.