Zain KSA offers Zain Passportfor simplified flat-rate roaming, plus standard daily and weekly packs across 100+ countries. Within GCC, get free incoming calls and unlimited voice/SMS/data.
Quick Answer
Best for occasional travelers:Zain Passport — 75 halalas (~SAR 0.75) flat rate per voice/SMS/data unit.
Best for GCC trips:GCC offer with free incoming calls and unlimited voice/data/SMS.
Best for international holidays:Data-and-voice roaming bundles with FUP-based unlimited data.
Zain Passport Service
Single flat rate per usage unit while roaming — no need to buy specific packs:
| Service | Flat Rate |
|---|---|
| Voice (per minute) | 75 halalas |
| SMS (per message) | 75 halalas |
| Data (per MB) | 75 halalas |
GCC Roaming
Within all GCC countries (UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman):
- Free incoming calls
- Unlimited voice, SMS, and dataon Zain GCC offer
- Available on all postpaid Yes plans + select prepaid
International Data Roaming Bundles
| Pack | Validity | Data (FUP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Unlimited | 1 day | 2 GB/day at full speed, then 1 Mbps | ~SAR 35 |
| 7-Day Unlimited | 7 days | 2 GB/day at full speed | ~SAR 150 |
| 30-Day Unlimited | 30 days | 2 GB/day at full speed | ~SAR 350 |
Pay-Per-Minute Rates (Outside Packs)
- Calling rest of world from any country:SAR 15/minute
- Calling GCC from outside GCC:SAR 15/minute
- Calling within GCC:SAR 2.25/minute
How to Activate
- Open the Zain KSA App.
- Navigate to Roaming → Bundles or Zain Passport.
- Choose destination and pack.
- Pack activates immediately or on first network connection abroad.
Pro Tips
- For trips to GCC countries, just activate the GCC offer — free incoming calls and unlimited usage is unbeatable.
- Zain Passport is best for unpredictable usage patterns — pay only for what you use.
- For predictable heavy use (Europe holiday, business travel), the 7-day or 30-day data bundle is cheaper.
- All prices include 15% VAT.
Verified May 2026. Data roaming subject to 2 GB/day fair-usage policy, then throttled to 1 Mbps.
At a Glance
| Price Range | SAR 0.75/unit – 350/30-day pack (incl. VAT) |
| Data | 2 GB/day FUP unlimited |
| Contract | Pay-per-pack |
| Best For | GCC travel, Zain Passport simplicity, international vacation |
| Last Verified | May 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zain Passport?
A flat-rate roaming service from Zain — pay 75 halalas (~SAR 0.75) per voice minute, SMS, or MB of data while abroad. Useful for unpredictable usage.
Free GCC roaming?
Yes — within all GCC countries you get free incoming calls and unlimited voice/SMS/data via the Zain GCC offer.
How is data throttled?
2 GB/day at full speed, then dropped to 1 Mbps for the remainder of the day. Resets the next day.
Is SMS included in bundles?
Most data bundles do not include SMS — use WhatsApp/iMessage instead. SMS is separately charged at 75 halalas via Zain Passport.
Zain vs STC for roaming?
STC has wider GCC coverage and more consistent global packages. Zain wins on Passport simplicity and free GCC incoming calls for postpaid Yes customers.