NOS Portugal SIM Card: Prepaid for Visitors

Is a NOS Portugal SIM card a good choice for a visitor?

NOS names its own Like prepaid plan as the main recommendation for tourists, and the page we read presents it as having no contract and no complex paperwork. We read NOS's visiting Portugal answer and its prepaid plans page on 8 October 2026. Our network notes call NOS the best all-round network for road trips; we have not verified that and rely only on NOS's own claims below.

What NOS prepaid plans can a visitor use?

NOS Like: 10 euros a month, 55 GB, 1,000 minutes and SMS, renewing monthly on the activation day, no commitment, with 5G included. The page also shows launch bonuses whose figures do not agree with each other, so read the offer at checkout
Like International: adds international calls and SMS to a data package, valid one month
Livres: no data included, 0.06 euro a minute and 0.29 euro per day of use, data at 0.02 euro per MB, with no mandatory top-ups
Data-only prepaid: including unlimited data for 15 days or 1 day, and on some, hotspot sharing

How and where do you get it?

NOS says you can buy in its stores, at airport points of sale aimed at tourists, or online with an eSIM activated in minutes. A physical card can be delivered home within 48 hours. The Like page states it can also be joined by eSIM, and the eSIM page asks you to check compatibility by dialling *#06# for an EID number. Top-ups are by NOS app, Multibanco reference or kiosk and stores, and the page says international payment cards can be used.

What does NOS say about ID?

It does not state an ID requirement. It says only that activation needs no contracts or complex paperwork. Ask at the store or airport counter what they will want to see.

What does NOS say about coverage and NOS 5G?

NOS calls its national network widely covered, often 5G, including remote areas, and says its plans are 5G-compatible with EU roaming included. Those are NOS's own marketing statements, with no independent data on the page.

NOS prepaid versus a travel eSIM

The NOS airport counter and eSIM both shorten the wait compared with a postal card. A travel eSIM installed before you fly may suit a one-week trip better, while Like suits a stay over a month. Compare on the cheapest eSIM page. Other networks are on the MEO, Vodafone Portugal and Digi Portugal pages. Our Portugal SIM card comparison lays out the options, where to buy a SIM card in Portugal covers shops and airports, and the Portugal hub has the rest. Travel eSIM prices are on the cheapest eSIM page.

Common questions

What is the best NOS Portugal SIM card plan for tourists?

NOS recommends its Like prepaid plan for tourists: 10 euros a month for 55 GB and 1,000 minutes and SMS, with 5G and no commitment. It also lists data-only plans, including unlimited data for 1 or 15 days. Confirm the current offer at checkout.

Can I get a NOS eSIM as a tourist?

NOS says eSIM sign-up is fully online with activation in minutes, and the Like plan page says you can join with an eSIM. Check device compatibility by dialling *#06# and looking for an EID number.

Where can I buy a NOS SIM card at the airport?

NOS says its airports have points of sale aimed at tourists, and that it also has stores across Portugal. The page does not name specific airports or opening hours, so confirm before relying on it.

Do I need ID to buy a NOS prepaid SIM?

The NOS pages do not state an ID requirement. They say only that there are no contracts or complex documentation. Ask NOS before you buy what you will be asked to show.

Does a NOS prepaid SIM work in the EU?

NOS says its plans include EU roaming. The pages we read do not give the roaming allowance, so check the plan's terms before you travel on to another country.

NOS Portugal SIM card: the Like prepaid plan, eSIM and where to buy