Travel eSIM: data abroad without roaming fees
A digital SIM that works in 200+ destinations. Activate it in minutes, connect to a local network and pay a fraction of your operator's roaming rates.
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Why travel with an Airalo eSIM
No roaming shock, no hunting for a SIM at a street stall. Everything is solved online before you even fly.
Instant activation
Your eSIM arrives on your phone right after purchase as a QR code. Install it in minutes — even at home before you leave.
Local prices
You connect to a local operator's network at your destination and pay a fraction of roaming rates — data works the moment you land.
200+ destinations
Local, regional and global packages for 200+ countries around the world. From Europe to Asia to South America.
No physical SIM
Your original SIM and phone number stay in your phone. Keep calling and messaging while data runs alongside.
Most popular destinations
Pick a country and see what you'll pay for data. Packages start at a few euros.
How it works
Four steps and you're online. It takes just a few minutes.
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Choose a destination
Find the country you're travelling to and pick a data package to match the length of your trip and data needs.
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Check compatibility
Most modern phones support eSIM. Verify compatibility in the app or on the Airalo website.
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Install the QR code
Your package arrives by email and in the app. Scan the QR code in your phone settings — no physical SIM needed.
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Connect on arrival
Once you land, turn the eSIM on in your settings and you're online. Data works right away, no Wi-Fi hunting.
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Regional and global packages cost less when you travel across multiple countries — one eSIM covers a whole region.
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Install your eSIM before you fly, from the comfort of home. On arrival you just flip the data switch.
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For a beach holiday 1–3 GB is usually plenty — enough for maps, messaging and social media.
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Double-check that your phone supports eSIM. Most models from the iPhone XS and newer Android phones do.
Frequently asked questions
What is an eSIM and how is it different from a regular SIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. No physical card or store visit needed — the package is installed remotely on your phone via a QR code.
Will I lose my phone number after installing an eSIM?
No. Your original SIM and number keep working. The eSIM simply adds mobile data on a local network at your destination.
When should I activate my eSIM?
Right after purchase, from the comfort of home while you're on Wi-Fi. At your destination you just switch it on and data starts working.
Will an eSIM work on my phone?
Most modern phones support eSIM — iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel and many more. Check compatibility directly with Airalo.
