# What Are the Best SIM Cards for Students in Portugal? (2026)

> Best SIM cards for students in Portugal in 2026. Low-cost plans, no contract, EU roaming, and how to get connected on a student budget.

By Jules de Bruin · URL: https://www.how-to-portugal.com/telecom/student-sim-cards

Updated August 2026. The best student SIM in Portugal is a **low-cost prepaid or no-contract plan** with 100 GB or more for **EUR 5 per month**. WOO, UZO, DIGI, and Amigo all fit a student budget, include EU roaming, and do not require a Portuguese address.

## What Is the Best Student SIM Card?

### Best overall

WOO 100GB or UZO 100GB at EUR 5 per month.

### Most data

DIGI 150GB at EUR 4 per month.

### Fastest activation

Native eSIM from WOO or UZO.

### Best coverage

UZO (MEO network) or Amigo (Vodafone network).

## What Do Students Need From a SIM Card?

Students usually need three things: low monthly cost, plenty of data for streaming and navigation, and no long contract. EU roaming is also important for travel and trips home.

## Top Student SIM Cards

### DIGI 50GB

4.050 GB on DIGI for EUR 4. No address needed.

Best forStudents[Get plan](https://www.digi.pt/tarifarios-telemovel/)50 GBEUR 4month50 GB on DIGI. eSIM available.

Pros

- **EUR 4**/month
- eSIM
- No address needed

Cons

- SMS to other networks costs 1 cent each
- Its own coverage is still expanding; check your area

### DIGI 150GB

4.0150 GB on DIGI for EUR 5. No address needed.

Best forStudents[Get plan](https://www.digi.pt/tarifarios-telemovel/movel-150gb)150 GBEUR 5month150 GB on DIGI. eSIM available.

Pros

- **EUR 5**/month
- eSIM
- No address needed

Cons

- SMS outside the DIGI network charged per unit (1 cent)
- DIGI 5G coverage is still thin outside the cities

### DIGI Ilimitado

4.0Unlimited on DIGI for EUR 6. No address needed.

Best forStudents[Get plan](https://www.digi.pt/tarifarios-telemovel/ilimitado)UnlimitedEUR 6monthUnlimited on DIGI. eSIM available.

Pros

- **EUR 6**/month
- eSIM
- No address needed

Cons

- EU roaming capped at **10.5 GB** a month
- SMS outside the DIGI network at 1 cent

### UZO 100GB

4.0100 GB on MEO for EUR 8. No address needed.

Best forStudents[Get plan](https://www.uzo.pt)100 GBEUR 8month100 GB on MEO. eSIM available.

Pros

- **EUR 8**/month
- eSIM
- No address needed

Cons

- The price is a campaign MEO extends month by month
- Digital-only support, no physical shops

### UZO Ilimitado

4.0Unlimited on MEO for EUR 10. No address needed.

Best forStudents[Get plan](https://www.uzo.pt)UnlimitedEUR 10monthUnlimited on MEO. eSIM available.

Pros

- **EUR 10**/month
- eSIM
- No address needed

Cons

- The campaign renews monthly; the price can rise
- No shops and no traditional phone support

## Related Guides

[### SIM Cards for Students Dedicated student page.](/telecom/sim/best-for-students)[### SIM Cards for Newcomers Activate before you arrive.](/telecom/sim/best-for-new-arrivals)[### SIM Finder Find the right plan.](/telecom/sim-finder)[### Mobile Plans Guide Compare plan types.](/telecom/mobile-plans)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the best SIM card for students in Portugal?

For most students, WOO 100GB or UZO 100GB at EUR 5 per month is ideal. Both include a Portuguese number, EU roaming, and no contract.

### Do students need a NIF to buy a SIM card?

No. Prepaid SIMs from low-cost brands and eSIMs do not require a NIF or Portuguese address. Some online orders may only ask for an email address.

### Can I use my student SIM for EU travel?

Yes. All Portuguese mobile plans include EU/EEA roaming. Check your plan's roaming data cap before long trips.

### Should students choose eSIM or physical SIM?

eSIM is faster to activate if your phone supports it. Physical SIMs are better if you need a SIM for an older phone or want to swap devices.

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