Travel eSIM
Get Connected Instantly — eSIM for 200+ Countries
No physical SIM swap. No roaming fees. Browse plans, buy in seconds, and activate before you land.
Browse eSIM Plans from $5 →200+
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How It Works
Connected in 3 simple steps — takes less than 5 minutes
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Browse Plans
Search by country or region. Compare data amounts, validity periods, and prices across 200+ destinations.
2
Buy Instantly
Pay with card, PayPal, or Apple Pay. Receive your QR code by email immediately after purchase.
3
Activate & Go
Scan the QR code in your phone's Settings. Your eSIM activates the moment you land — data works automatically.
Popular Destinations
Airalo coverage across the world's most visited regions
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Japan
Data plans from
$8
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Thailand
Data plans from
$5
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India
Data plans from
$6
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Bali / Indonesia
Data plans from
$5
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Europe (40+ countries)
Regional plans from
$12
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USA
Data plans from
$9
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UAE / Dubai
Data plans from
$10
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Global (100+ countries)
Global plans from
$29
eSIM vs Physical SIM
Why savvy travellers are switching to eSIM
| Feature | eSIM (Airalo) | Physical SIM / Roaming |
|---|---|---|
| Activation time | Instant — scan QR code | Hours at airport kiosk |
| SIM swap required | No — works alongside your current SIM | Yes — must remove home SIM |
| Keep home number | Yes — dual SIM support | No — SIM replaced |
| Roaming charges | None — local data rates | $5–$20/day on most plans |
| Coverage countries | 200+ (including regional plans) | Varies by carrier |
| Lost or damaged | Can't be lost — digital only | Lost = no connectivity |
| Environment | No plastic waste | Plastic card + packaging |
| Price | From $5 for 1GB/7 days | Typically $15–$30 for same |
eSIM Questions Answered
Everything you need to know before buying
Most modern smartphones support eSIM: iPhone XS and newer (all models after 2018), Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and most flagship Android phones from 2020 onwards. Your phone must also be "unlocked" — not locked to a single carrier. Check Settings > General > About > Available SIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM Manager (Samsung) to confirm eSIM support.
Yes. On dual-SIM devices (most modern smartphones), your physical SIM and eSIM run simultaneously. You keep your regular number for calls and SMS while using the Airalo eSIM for data. Simply set the Airalo eSIM as your "Cellular Data" source in settings and your home SIM for calls. You can receive calls and messages on your regular number without paying roaming fees for data.
Airalo eSIM plans start when you first use data — not when you install or activate the SIM profile. This means you can install the eSIM at home before your trip and the validity countdown only begins once you actually connect in your destination country. You won't waste any days during transit.
You can top up or purchase a new Airalo plan at any time through the app — no need to visit a store or wait for delivery. Top-ups are available for most destinations. If your plan has expired but you still have data remaining, the data stays available until you exhaust it. Airalo also sends low-data notifications so you're never caught off guard.
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