🇯🇵 Japan5G
3GB
15 days · NTT docomo / Rakuten Mobile / KDDI/au
Travel eSIM for trips anywhere
Buy a travel eSIM online, install it before you fly, and land already connected
Pick a plan by country or region, install it before you leave home, and switch it on when you land. No SIM queue at arrivals, no giving up your own number.
- 210+ destinations
- Install before you fly
- Keep your own number
- Full conditions before checkout
- QR code the moment you payEmailed with install steps
- Keep your own SIMBank OTPs still reach you
- 210+ destinationsSingle-country and regional plans
- Support 24 hours a dayLINE, WhatsApp and email
- Refund if never installedAsk within 14 days
🇰🇷 South Korea5G
20GB
30 days · SKTelecom / LG Uplus
🇨🇳 China5G
5GB
30 days · China Mobile
🇭🇰 Hong Kong5G
5GB
30 days · csl / SmarTone
🇸🇬 Singapore5G
3GB
15 days · M1 / SingTel
🇻🇳 Vietnam5G
10GB
30 days · Viettel Mobile / Vinaphone / MobiFone
🇺🇸 United States5G
1GB
7 days · Verizon / AT&T
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5G
20GB
30 days · EE / 3
🇦🇺 Australia5G
5GB
30 days · Optus
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates5G
5GB
30 days · Du
🇵🇪 Peru5G
1GB
7 days · Claro
🇩🇰 Denmark5G
10GB
30 days · TDC / 3
🇦🇱 Albania
50GB
30 days · One Albania / Vodafone
🇦🇲 Armenia
3GB
30 days · Vivacell
🇵🇦 Panama
20GB
30 days · movistar
🇴🇲 Oman5G
5GB
30 days · Omantel
🇵🇱 Poland5G
5GB
30 days · Play / Orange
🇦🇹 Austria5G
3GB
30 days · 3 / A1.net
🇰🇼 Kuwait5G
10GB
30 days · Ooredoo / STC
🇩🇪 Germany5G
1GB
7 days · O2 / Vodafone
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
20GB
30 days · Beeline
Build the plan that fits
Choose where, how long and how much data, then order straight away.
How much data
Choose a destination and the packages appear here
Plan your trip, find the right plan
Three answers, and we will tell you the shape of plan and the rough data size to look for.
Plan your trip, find the right plan
We suggest
A fixed plan of about 8GB for 7 days
The figure comes from the usage level you picked times your days, plus 15% headroom — not from any plan's price or our margin.
The destinations travellers buy eSIMs for most
Each page lists plans, the networks operating there, and how data behaves on the ground.
eSIM reviews from eSIMonline customers
People who bought an eSIM from us, on how it went.
★★★★★
Five days in Seoul on a daily plan. Maps and translation all day and it never ran out. I liked that the site named the carrier before I paid, so I knew which network I would get.
★★★★★
I was worried about China because I need LINE and Google. I asked on LINE at nine at night and someone answered, explaining the plan properly. It worked exactly as described.
★★★★★
Da Nang with the family. I shared a hotspot with my partner, as the spec table said I could. Good signal in town, and it still worked up at Ba Na Hills.
★★★★★
My first eSIM. I followed the iPhone steps one by one and was done in under ten minutes. Switched it on in Taipei and it just worked. No more airport SIMs for me.
★★★★★
Switzerland and Italy on one Europe plan, across the border without changing anything. Far cheaper than roaming with my Thai carrier.
Plans with strong value per gigabyte right now
Ranked on price per GB, validity and features — not weighted by what we earn.
Thailand 50GB 10 days
True Move
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 10 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-up ready
Validity starts at purchase
- Starts at purchase
- One network
from$13.90$13.20
Turkey 50GB 30 days
Vodafone
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-up ready
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
- Conditions apply
from$24.90$23.65
Turkey 50GB 180 days
Vodafone
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 180 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-up ready
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
- Conditions apply
from$25.90$24.60
France 50GB 30 days
Orange
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-up ready
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- One network
from$26.90$25.55
Germany 50GB 30 days
O2 / Vodafone
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-up ready
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$26.90$25.55
Italy 50GB 30 days
TIM / Iliad / Wind
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-up ready
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$26.90$25.55
Plan data last synced October 18, 2026
Where to buy an eSIM: six things to check before you pay
There are plenty of eSIM shops. Prices differ a little; conditions differ a lot. These six checks work on any of them, ours included.
- 1
The real local network, named
A travel eSIM roams onto a local operator, and that operator decides how good the signal is. A shop that will not name it gives you nothing to compare.
- 2
Every condition before checkout
When the validity starts, whether hotspot is allowed, the daily full-speed ceiling on unlimited plans, and the speed you drop to once the quota is gone.
- 3
An instant QR code with install steps
No shipping and no waiting for an agent. Payment should be followed straight away by the QR code and steps for iPhone and Android.
- 4
Someone to reach mid-trip
eSIM problems tend to surface after landing. A chat channel that works from abroad, such as LINE or WhatsApp, matters more than an office-hours phone line.
- 5
A refund policy in writing
If you buy the wrong plan or the trip moves, you should know before paying which cases are refunded and within how many days.
- 6
The price shown is the price paid
No fee appearing at checkout, and a payment system that never hands your card number to the shop.
At eSIMonline every plan names its networks and conditions in a spec table, the QR code is emailed the moment you pay, the team answers on LINE and WhatsApp around the clock, a plan never installed is refunded in full within 14 days, and card or PromptPay payment runs on Stripe.
eSIM compared with roaming, an airport SIM and pocket Wi-Fi
| What you compare | Travel eSIM | Home-carrier roaming | Airport SIM card | Pocket Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Pay per plan, price shown before you buy | Usually the most per GB or per day | Airport prices often above city prices | Daily rental, sometimes a deposit |
| When data starts | On landing, installed at home beforehand | On landing | After queueing at the airport | After collecting the device |
| Home number and SMS codes | Home SIM stays in, SMS still arrives | Same number | Home SIM out if the phone has one slot | Home SIM stays in |
| Things to carry | Nothing | Nothing | A SIM card and SIM tool | Another device to charge and return |
| Sharing | Hotspot on plans that allow it | Possible, but data goes fast | Hotspot possible | Built for several devices |
| Phone requirements | Must support eSIM and be unlocked | None | None | None |
From checkout to connected in a few minutes
1
Choose your destination and plan
Read the data, validity, networks used and hotspot rules in each plan's spec table before you decide.
2
Pay and get the eSIM by email
We only order from the supplier after payment succeeds, then send the QR code and install steps to your inbox.
3
Install at home on Wi-Fi
Installation needs internet, so do it before you fly. Installing is not activating — the clock has not started yet.
4
Switch the line on when you land
Leave airplane mode, enable the eSIM line, set it as the data line, and keep roaming data off on your home SIM.
Does your phone support eSIM? Check in a minute
No need to take your SIM out — just look for an Add eSIM option in settings.
iPhone
- Open Settings
- Tap Cellular (Mobile Data on some models)
- If you see Add eSIM, the phone supports it
Android
- Samsung: Settings > Connections > SIM manager
- Pixel and others: Settings > Network & internet > SIMs
- If you see Add eSIM or Download a SIM, the phone supports it
A check that works on every brand: dial *#06#. An EID line means the phone has an eSIM chip. Phones on a carrier contract, or bought in some countries, may be locked, so check before you buy.
How to install an eSIM, step by step, at home before you fly
Installing is not activating. Install on Wi-Fi ahead of time — the validity has not started yet.
- Connect to stable Wi-Fi and open the QR email on another screen, such as a laptop or tablet.
- Go to Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM.
- Choose Use QR Code and scan it. If scanning fails, enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code from the email by hand.
- Label the new line, for example Travel, so it is not confused with your own SIM.
- Keep your own SIM as the primary line for calls and iMessage.
- Under Cellular Data, choose Travel and turn off Allow Cellular Data Switching.
- On arrival, turn the Travel line on and switch on Data Roaming for that line.
- Keep data roaming off on your own SIM for the whole trip to avoid roaming charges.
Each QR code installs once. Do not delete the eSIM from the phone until the trip is over.
- Connect to stable Wi-Fi and open the QR email on another screen.
- Samsung: Settings > Connections > SIM manager > Add eSIM.
- Pixel: Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM > Download a SIM instead.
- Scan the QR code or enter the activation code from the email, then confirm.
- Rename the new eSIM, for example Travel.
- Under Mobile data, choose the Travel eSIM as the data line.
- On arrival, switch on Roaming for the Travel eSIM.
- Keep roaming off on your own SIM for the whole trip.
Menu names vary a little by brand. If you cannot find it, search for eSIM in the Settings search bar.
- Open your order page from the link in the email.
- If the plan supports top-ups, a top-up button lets you pick a size.
- Pay, and the data lands on the same eSIM — no new QR code to scan.
Only plans marked as top-up capable can be topped up. If yours cannot, buy a new plan and install it as a second profile on the same phone.
It says the eSIM cannot be added+
Check you are on Wi-Fi and the phone is not carrier-locked. Do not scan again and again. If it still fails, send your order number and a screenshot on LINE.
It is stuck on Activating while I am still at home+
That is normal: a foreign eSIM cannot find its own network yet. Leave the settings screen; it does not affect use at the destination.
I have landed but there is no internet+
Check roaming is on for the eSIM line and that the eSIM is the data line, then toggle airplane mode once. If it still fails, pick the network by hand using the operator named in the spec table.
I deleted the eSIM by mistake+
Most profiles cannot be reinstalled. Message us with your order number and we will ask the supplier whether it can be reissued.
The signal shows LTE, not 5G+
That is normal. LTE is 4G, and most plans run mainly on 4G/LTE. Each plan's spec table says whether 5G is available.
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Support around the clock
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Full refund if it was never installed
Wrong plan, or a trip that changed? Ask for a refund within 14 days, as long as the profile was never installed.
eSIMs for 210+ destinations
A multi-country trip runs on one regional plan instead of a separate eSIM per border.
The real network, named before you pay
Every plan names the operator it rides in that country, whether hotspot works, and what happens when the quota runs out.
QR code by email the moment you pay
Install it at home before you fly, switch it on when you land — no hunting for airport Wi-Fi.
Pay by card or PromptPay
The price on the page is the price you pay. No hidden fees, and the charge runs on Stripe.
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Payments run on Stripe, and this site never stores your card number. Apple Pay and Google Pay appear on their own when your device and browser support them.
What an eSIM is, and why travellers now buy an eSIM instead of a SIM card
An eSIM is a digital SIM installed straight onto a chip inside your phone. Instead of inserting a plastic card, you scan the QR code we email you and the phone downloads the carrier profile. Your own SIM stays where it is, so one phone carries two lines: your home number for calls and one-time codes, and a travel eSIM for data.
Buying an eSIM online means it is done from home: no SIM queue at arrivals, no SIM tool to carry, and no home-carrier roaming, which usually costs several times more per gigabyte. Most plans only start counting days when the phone first joins a network at the destination, so you can buy well ahead.
Four genuinely different shapes, and the catch in each
| Type | Suits | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed GB | Short to medium trips where you know your usage | Unused data expires with the plan |
| Daily | Long trips or steady daily use | Full-speed data resets daily and does not carry over |
| Unlimited | Travellers who do not want to count gigabytes | There is a daily full-speed ceiling; past it you are throttled under FUP |
| Regional | Itineraries that cross several countries | Higher price per GB than single-country plans, with some territories excluded |
How many gigabytes does this trip need?
Computed from how you use data, not from the plan we would like to sell.
8 GB
About 0.9 GB a day over 7 days, plus 15% headroom for the heavier days.
This is an estimate from typical usage patterns, not a measurement of your phone. For a real number, check the data usage stats from your last trip.
Find a plan with this much dataOne regional plan for a multi-country trip
Covered-country lists come from the same data we sell on, not hand-written copy.
Asia
30 countries
Middle East
12 countries
Europe
53 countries
North America
3 countries
Latin America
22 countries
Africa
51 countries
Oceania
15 countries
Global
156 countries
What we have been up to
The latest posts from the eSIMonline Facebook page: new destinations, offers and things worth knowing before a trip. Message us any time.
Which plan fits which trip
eSIM for a 3–5 day trip
A long weekend does not need a month of data. Match the days, keep the rest of your budget for food.
eSIM for a 30-day-plus stay
Long stays hinge on two things: validity length and whether you can top up without reinstalling.
eSIM for business travel
Calls, email and large files need steadier data than a leisure trip.
eSIM for digital nomads
Working across countries needs volume, tethering, and not rebuying every time you move.
eSIM for families
Buy one for each phone, or one big plan and share the hotspot — pick what matches how your family travels.
eSIM for tour groups
The guide must stay reachable and nobody should get lost during free time.
eSIM for companies and teams
Central purchasing, one receipt, and the team online the moment they land.
eSIM for exchange students
The first week is the heaviest: housing, registration and calls home.
Free tools to decide with, no sign-up
Work out how many GB this trip needs
Enter your days and how you use data, then see the GB figure to buy without overpaying for headroom you never touch.
Live currency rates for travellers
Check the HKD rate, Indonesian rupiah, Vietnamese dong, and every country's currency converted to THB live, plus a two-way converter.
Answer four questions, see which kind of plan fits
It does not push one product. It tells you which type of plan suits your trip: single country, regional, daily, or unlimited.
Search your model and see if it takes an eSIM
Type a model such as iPhone 13 or Galaxy S22 and read the answer, plus the in-phone check that beats any lookup table.
eSIM or roaming: which is cheaper for this trip
Enter the roaming price your own operator charges and the plan price you are looking at, then read the difference across the whole trip.
Rent a pocket wifi or use an eSIM
Pocket wifi is shared across devices but costs a daily rental and has to be returned. Put your trip's numbers in.
Guides written from the questions travellers actually ask
What is an eSIM and how does it work?
A SIM built into the phone that downloads an operator profile instead of taking a plastic card.
Last updated October 18, 2026
How to install an eSIM, step by step (iPhone and Android)
Finish the install on home Wi-Fi before you fly, then switch it on when you land as the package instructs.
Last updated October 18, 2026
Seven mistakes first-time eSIM users make
Almost every support case comes from these seven, and all are preventable before boarding.
Last updated October 17, 2026
eSIM installed but no signal: how to fix it
Work through this order — most cases resolve in five minutes without contacting anyone.
Last updated October 6, 2026
How much data do you actually need abroad?
Real figures by usage pattern, plus how to work out your own trip.
Last updated October 16, 2026
What unlimited really means on a travel plan
Unlimited in volume, limited in speed after a daily threshold — here is what to read before buying.
Last updated October 16, 2026
Stuck on the road? Answers in steps
The help centre covers 14 categories, from installation to refunds.
For companies and teams that travel
Bulk ordering, plans for several staff at once, and the paperwork finance needs — with terms and pricing stated up front.
BusinessBulk orders for tour groups
Tell us the number of devices, the destinations and the travel dates, and we deliver the QR codes as one batch with a distribution sheet.
ContactHow we make money, and where this data comes from
Our revenue comes only from the margin on the plans we sell ourselves. We have no commission and no affiliate links. We do not take payment to change rankings or recommendations, and we never mark a plan as best because it pays us more.
The questions we are asked most
Where is the best place to buy an eSIM?+
Choose a shop that names the real network at the destination, states every condition before you pay, sends the QR code instantly, can be reached mid-trip and has a written refund policy. eSIMonline does all five, and refunds a plan in full within 14 days if it was never installed.
How do I buy an eSIM, and how long does it take?+
Pick a destination and a plan, pay by card or PromptPay, and the QR code arrives by email straight away. Installing takes under ten minutes on Wi-Fi. It is all online — there is nothing to collect.
Should I buy an eSIM at the airport or in advance?+
In advance. Installing needs internet, which you may not have on arrival, and airport prices tend to be higher. Most plans start counting when the phone first joins a network at the destination, so buying early costs nothing.
How much does an eSIM cost?+
It depends on the destination, the data and the number of days. Every plan's full price is shown on the destination page before you pay, with no fee added at checkout.
What is an eSIM and how does it differ from a normal SIM?+
An eSIM is a SIM profile installed straight onto a chip inside the phone. There is no plastic card, so you can buy and install before you travel and keep your existing SIM in place.
When does the validity start?+
Most plans start on first connection at the destination rather than at purchase, though some start at purchase. Each plan's spec table states which.
Do I keep my own number?+
Yes. A travel eSIM is a separate data line; your home SIM stays in the phone and still receives calls and bank OTPs. Just switch its roaming data off.
Does my phone support eSIM?+
Dial *#06# and look for an EID line. You can also search your model in our device checker, though what the handset itself reports is the most reliable answer.
How far ahead should I buy?+
For plans that start on first connection you can buy whenever, but install one to two days before the flight so there is time to fix any problem.
What if installation fails?+
Message us with your order number, handset model and a screenshot of the cellular settings. Do not delete the profile — it installs only once.
Can I share a hotspot?+
Only on plans that say so, and we show it in every spec table. Some plans, especially cheap unlimited ones, restrict or forbid it.
Is there a phone number and SMS?+
Most plans are data-only with no number for SMS. If you need Thai bank OTPs, keep your home SIM in the phone with that line enabled.
What speeds should I expect?+
It depends on the networks the plan uses and local congestion. We do not guarantee a speed figure, and we do not publish test results we did not run.
Can prices show in another currency?+
Yes, from the header. Prices are held in USD and converted for display; the amount actually charged depends on the payment provider and your bank.
Can I top up?+
Only on plans marked as top-up capable. If yours is not, buy another plan and install it as a second profile on the same phone.
When can I get a refund?+
The refund policy sets it out: broadly, when a plan does not work as described and cannot be fixed. Plans already activated and used generally cannot be refunded.
Pick a destination and land already connected
Questions before you buy? Message us on LINE or email esimonline.asia@gmail.com.