A travel eSIM lets you use mobile data abroad without replacing your regular physical SIM card. It can be a convenient option for holidays, city trips, business travel and longer international journeys.
Airalo offers local, regional and global eSIM plans for more than 200 destinations. You can purchase and install an eSIM digitally, making it easier to access maps, messaging, reservations and travel information shortly after arriving at your destination.
Available plans, mobile networks, data allowances, validity periods and prices differ by destination. Always review the current plan details before purchasing.
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The maximum discount is US$3. The promotion is available to new Airalo customers and is valid until 31 December 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
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Airalo provides eSIM options for individual countries, multi-country regions and global travel. Plan availability, supported networks and connection speeds depend on the selected destination and local mobile-network coverage.
An eSIM is a digital SIM profile installed on a compatible phone, tablet or other device. Instead of inserting another plastic SIM card, you download and configure the mobile plan digitally.
This allows many travellers to prepare their mobile data plan before departure and connect after arriving at their destination.
Not every phone supports eSIM. Compatibility can also differ between regional versions of the same device model.
Before purchasing, check that the exact device supports eSIM and is not restricted to another mobile network. A compatible but network-locked phone may not accept a travel eSIM.
Install the eSIM while connected to reliable Wi-Fi and keep the installation instructions available. Avoid deleting the eSIM after installation unless the provider specifically instructs you to do so.
The validity period does not begin in exactly the same way for every plan. It may start at installation, activation or the first connection to a supported network. Check this before installing the plan.
Select the travel eSIM for mobile data and disable mobile-data switching if you do not want the phone to fall back to your regular SIM automatically.
Data roaming often needs to be enabled for the travel eSIM, while roaming on the regular SIM should remain disabled unless your normal provider includes roaming at your destination.
Many travel eSIM plans provide mobile data only. They may not include a telephone number, regular voice calls or SMS messages.
Internet-based services such as WhatsApp can still work with a data connection. Your regular SIM may also remain available for calls and messages, depending on the phone settings and roaming costs.
Many compatible phones can use a physical SIM and an eSIM at the same time. This can allow you to use the travel eSIM for mobile data while keeping your regular number available for calls, messages or verification codes.
Receiving calls or messages through your regular SIM may still result in roaming charges. Check the roaming conditions of your regular provider before departure.
Travel eSIMs can be useful for destinations featured by MSL Holidays, including:
Compare the available plans for your destination and review the data allowance, supported network, validity period, activation rules and current price before purchasing.
Plan availability and prices may change. The Airalo website or app shows the current details for each destination and plan.
New Airalo customers can use promo code NEWTOAIRALO15 to receive 15% off, up to a maximum discount of US$3.
MSL Holidays is an Airalo affiliate. If you purchase through an Airalo link on this page, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure .
An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a mobile data plan without inserting a physical SIM card into your phone.
Choose an Airalo eSIM plan for your destination, purchase and install it on a compatible device, and activate or connect the plan according to the instructions for that specific plan.
Airalo offers local, regional and global eSIM plans for more than 200 destinations. Availability, supported networks, prices and plan types vary by destination.
New Airalo customers can use promo code NEWTOAIRALO15 during checkout to receive 15% off an eligible eSIM purchase, up to a maximum discount of US$3. The promotion is valid until 31 December 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
No. Many newer iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel models support eSIM, but not every device does. Always check the exact model and regional version before purchasing.
Usually, yes. A phone that supports eSIM but is locked to a mobile network may not accept an eSIM from another provider. Check with your regular mobile provider when you are unsure.
In many cases, yes. Compatible dual-SIM phones can often keep the regular SIM active for calls and messages while using the travel eSIM for mobile data.
Airalo can be a convenient option for short holidays, city trips and longer journeys when you want mobile internet shortly after arrival.
It is usually practical to install the eSIM before departure while connected to reliable Wi-Fi. Check the plan instructions carefully, because the validity period may begin at installation, activation or the first connection to a supported network.
Many travel eSIM plans are data-only. Some plans may include calls or text messages, so always review the exact plan details before purchasing.
