Prepaid SIM / eSIM in Malta: how to buy a 4G internet SIM card?

Roaming fees

Roaming fees are the infamous charges that operators apply when you use your smartphone abroad.

Good news: since Malta is a member of the European Union, there are no roaming fees. So you can use your French plan in Malta just like you would in France. This applies to internet, making and receiving calls, and SMS.

Still, make sure to check the internet data allowance you can use, as it may be lower abroad than in France.

If you don’t have a French plan, it would be worth buying a local SIM card.

Buy a SIM card before you leave

If you want to be sure to have internet as soon as you arrive, it might be a good idea to buy a SIM card before you leave. You’ll receive it by mail and just have to insert it into your phone upon arrival.

On Amazon, you can for example find this offer which offers 8 GB of internet data, valid for 30 days, for €26.

Buy an eSIM

If you have a compatible phone, you can opt for buying an eSIM. The advantage is not having to wait to receive a physical SIM card; activation will be instant!

The company Holafly offers eSIMs for Malta with unlimited internet data.

The price depends on the number of days you want.

The offer is available via this link and you can use the promo code: NOMADBENTO.

Buying a 4G SIM at the airport

At the airport, you can buy a SIM card at the Epic store.

The store is open every day (including Sundays) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The current offer costs €10 for 8 GB of internet data, 200 minutes of local calls, and 200 SMS, valid for 28 days.

Buying a SIM card in town

If you didn’t manage to buy a SIM card at the airport, you can always do it in town. It’s very easy in tourist areas; you just need to keep your eyes open to see signs like this.

You can even buy a SIM card on the ferry between the island of Malta and the island of Gozo.