Nomad eSIM Data Plans for Portugal

Nomad does not provide a truly unlimited data eSIM for Portugal. The plans that carry the word “unlimited” in their name actually give 2 GB per day and, once that amount is reached, the speed is throttled to 1000 kbps.

Travelers who need more data can choose from Nomad’s fixed data plans. For example, a 50 GB plan is available for 30 days at $45.00 USD, and a 20 GB plan is available for 30 days at $20.00 USD. These plans offer a larger data allowance without the daily limit and reduced speed that applies to the “unlimited”‑named options.

Nomad does not provide a Portugal eSIM plan that includes a local phone number or SMS capability. The available Portugal eSIMs are data‑only, allowing high‑speed internet via 4G or 5G depending on the plan. Travelers can still use VoIP messaging and calling services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage over the data connection, although some destinations may restrict or block particular apps. It is advisable to check the accessibility of those services in Portugal before purchasing a Nomad eSIM.

Nomad offers a total of 37 plans that cover Portugal – 10 single‑country plans and 27 multi‑country plans that include Portugal. The plans vary from as little as 1 GB of data to 50 GB, with prices ranging from around $3.00 to about $170.00 USD. Some plans are sold with a fixed data amount, while others provide a daily data cap that resets each day of the validity period. This gives travelers flexibility depending on whether they prefer a simple fixed data bundle or a daily‑cap arrangement.