STC offers three roaming tiers: GCC Arabian Gulf Roaming, Global Premium Roaming, and Standard Pay-Per-Use. For most travellers from Saudi Arabia, the dedicated packages are cheaper by 80–90% versus standard rates.
Quick Answer
Best for GCC travel:Arabian Gulf Roaming — unlimited calls + data inside Gulf, weekly or 3-day.
Best for international:Global Premium Roaming from SAR 287.5 with 20 GB.
Best for scholarship countries:Call-receiving service at SAR 34.5/month.
GCC Arabian Gulf Roaming
| Pack | Validity | Price (SAR) | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day Gulf Pack | 3 days | ~115 | Unlimited calls within GCC + unlimited data |
| Weekly Gulf Pack | 7 days | ~287.5 | Unlimited calls within GCC + unlimited data + back to KSA |
Calls to rest-of-world and SMS are NOT included in Gulf packs.
Global Premium Roaming
| Pack | Data | Price (SAR) | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Premium 20 GB | 20 GB | 287.5 | 100+ countries |
| Global Premium 50 GB | 50 GB | ~599 | 100+ countries |
Call-Receiving Service (Scholarship Countries)
For Saudi students or expats temporarily abroad in scholarship countries:
- SAR 34.5/monthfor unlimited incoming calls
- Keep your Saudi number active without massive standard roaming fees
Standard Pay-Per-Use
If you don’t activate a pack, standard rates apply. These are significantly higher— always activate a pack before travelling abroad.
How to Activate
- Open the MySTC App.
- Go to Roaming → Packages.
- Select destination zone (GCC, Global, etc.) and validity.
- Confirm — pack activates immediately or on first network connection abroad.
Pro Tips
- For travel within GCC, the dedicated Arabian Gulf pack is always the best deal — unlimited data + calls.
- Activate before flying. Standard pay-per-use rates are 5–10x more expensive than packs.
- For students studying abroad, the SAR 34.5/month receiving service is essential for keeping Saudi number active.
- All prices include 15% VAT (collected at time of recharge for prepaid customers).
Verified May 2026. Prices include VAT.
At a Glance
| Price Range | SAR 34.5–599/pack (incl. VAT) |
| Data | 20 GB – Unlimited (FUP) |
| Contract | Pay-per-pack |
| Best For | GCC travel, scholarship students, global travelers |
| Last Verified | May 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cheapest STC roaming for GCC?
The 3-Day Gulf Pack at around SAR 115 — unlimited calls within GCC + unlimited data.
Is data unlimited in roaming packages?
The dedicated GCC and Global Premium packs include unlimited data subject to fair-usage policy. Beyond 2 GB/day, speeds may be reduced to 1 Mbps.
What about SMS?
SMS is NOT included in most roaming packages. Use WhatsApp/iMessage instead for messaging while abroad.
Best for students abroad?
The Call Receiving service at SAR 34.5/month for scholarship countries — keeps your Saudi number active for unlimited incoming calls.
STC vs Mobily vs Zain for roaming?
STC has the widest GCC coverage and most consistent international packages. Zain offers Zain Passport at 75 halalas. Mobily roaming is competitive within GCC.