Flying out of Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru or Hyderabad? A GetSimfinity eSIM gives you mobile data abroad without hunting for a SIM counter after a long flight. Install it before you leave, keep your Indian number on your regular SIM, and connect when you land.
Why Indian travellers use an eSIM
International roaming packs from Indian carriers are often priced per day and can add up over a longer trip, and buying a local SIM abroad means queues and paperwork. An eSIM lets you buy a data plan for your destination in advance and install it at home on Wi-Fi.
- Install before you fly. Scan the QR code at home and switch to the eSIM when you land.
- Keep your Indian number. Your regular SIM stays in the phone, so calls and messages to your usual number still reach you where your carrier allows roaming.
- Plans for popular destinations. Dubai and the UAE, Thailand and the USA are covered below, with Europe and multi-country plans on their own pages.
- Pay only for what you need. Pick the data and the number of days instead of a fixed roaming bundle.
Keep your Indian SIM ready for OTPs
Banking and payment apps often send one-time passwords to your Indian number. Before you travel, ask your carrier whether international roaming or incoming SMS is active on your plan, and keep the Indian SIM enabled for calls and SMS while you switch mobile data to the eSIM. Check your carrier’s roaming charges first, because they differ by plan.
Plans for popular destinations
The table is pulled live from our shop, so prices (in US dollars) are always current. Your card issuer converts the price to rupees, so check any foreign-currency fee it charges.
| Plan | Data | Validity | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Mobile 1 GB - 7 days | 1 GB | 7 days | Etisalat 5G | $4.00 |
| Burj Mobile 3 GB - 30 days | 3 GB | 30 days | Etisalat 5G | $9.00 |
| Burj Mobile 10 GB - 30 days | 10 GB | 30 days | Etisalat 5G | $20.00 |
| Maew 1 GB - 7 days | 1 GB | 7 days | dtac 5G, Advanced Wireless Network Company Limited 5G, True Move H Universal Communication Co., Ltd. 5G | $4.00 |
| Maew 2 GB - 15 days | 2 GB | 15 days | dtac 5G, Advanced Wireless Network Company Limited 5G, True Move H Universal Communication Co., Ltd. 5G | $5.50 |
| Maew 3 GB - 30 days | 3 GB | 30 days | dtac 5G, Advanced Wireless Network Company Limited 5G, True Move H Universal Communication Co., Ltd. 5G | $6.00 |
| Maew 5 GB - 30 days | 5 GB | 30 days | dtac 5G, Advanced Wireless Network Company Limited 5G, True Move H Universal Communication Co., Ltd. 5G | $8.00 |
| Change 1 GB - 7 days | 1 GB | 7 days | T-Mobile 4G, Verizon 4G | $4.00 |
| Change 5 GB - 30 days | 5 GB | 30 days | T-Mobile 4G, Verizon 4G | $13.50 |
| Change 10 GB - 30 days | 10 GB | 30 days | T-Mobile 4G, Verizon 4G | $22.50 |
These are Dubai and UAE, Thailand and USA plans. Each is for travel to that country only. See the full range on the UAE, Thailand and United States plans pages.
Which plan for which trip?
- Dubai or Abu Dhabi: see our eSIM for Dubai guide for plans and the note on calling apps in the UAE.
- Thailand: see eSIM for Thailand for Bangkok, Phuket and island trips.
- USA: see eSIM for USA, including plans with calls and SMS.
- Europe: see eSIM for Europe for one plan across several countries.
- Several countries or an open route: see our international travel eSIM plans.
How to install your eSIM
- Confirm compatibility. Your phone needs eSIM support and must be unlocked. Phones sold in some markets do not include eSIM, so check your model first.
- Order your plan. Your activation details, including a QR code, arrive after checkout.
- Install the eSIM. iPhone: Settings, Cellular (or Mobile Service), Add eSIM, then scan the code. Android: Settings, Network and internet, SIMs, Add eSIM.
- Name the line. Call it by the destination so it is easy to spot.
- Connect on arrival. Choose the eSIM for mobile data, enable data roaming on that line if prompted, and switch mobile data off on your Indian SIM.
Compatible phones
Most iPhones from the XS and XR (2018) onward, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Samsung Galaxy phones support eSIM. A carrier-locked phone can reject a third-party eSIM. Run our Compatibility Checker before buying.
eSIM for Indian travellers FAQ
Can I still get calls on my Indian number?
Your Indian SIM stays in the phone, so calls and SMS work where your carrier allows international roaming. Charges depend on your carrier, so check before you travel. The eSIM itself is for data.
Will the eSIM work in India?
No. These plans are for travel abroad. If you are visiting India from another country, see our eSIM for India page when it is available.
Do I get a local phone number abroad?
Most plans are data-only, so there is no local number. Use messaging apps for chat. Some USA and international plans include minutes and SMS, so check the plan details.
Can I install it before I leave India?
Yes, and it is the easiest route. Install on Wi-Fi at home, then switch to the eSIM for data when you land.
Can I add more data later?
Plans are rechargeable online where the plan page shows a top-up option.
Plan your connection
Browse every destination on our Destinations page, or see all plans in the shop.