Country planeSIM India
- Local-operator 4G/5G mobile data
- QR code and eSIM profile right after payment
- Email support
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eSIM for India: what to know
India is the country where a local SIM is hardest for a foreigner: passport, visa, photo, a local address and activation that takes up to a day. A travel eSIM bypasses all of that and works on arrival in Delhi, Mumbai or Goa. Jio, Airtel and Vi cover the cities and resorts, 4G is almost everywhere and 5G is spreading fast in the metros.
In Goa there is signal on every beach from Arambol to Palolem; in the Himalayas — Manali, Leh, Dharamsala — the signal holds in the villages and drops on the passes.
Plans connect to AirTel on 4G/5G. The network is picked automatically, and Wi-Fi hotspot is allowed.
There are 16 plans: 100 MB to 50 GB of data, valid 7 days to 30 days, from €1.00. Per-day plans are available too — handy for short trips. The best price per gigabyte is the 50 GB / 30 days plan at €71.67.
Traffic exits to the internet via SG — keep this in mind for banking apps and geo-restricted services.
Install the profile before you travel, at home over Wi-Fi: validity starts the first time the eSIM joins a network at the destination, not at purchase.
Pay by international or Russian card, or in crypto. The eSIM QR code arrives by email within a couple of minutes — no account needed.
Tips for India
- Uber and Ola work in the big cities and Goa — more convenient and safer than street rickshaws without a meter.
- IRCTC trains and domestic flights are booked online; keep data for boarding passes and tickets in the app.
- 5 GB covers two weeks; India runs on video in messengers, so for active chatting take 10 GB.
How much data you need
As a guide: maps, messengers and social feeds use about 500 MB a day; add video and calls and it is 1 GB or more.
| Trip | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
3 days about 2 GB | 3 GB · 15 days | €5.33 |
7 days about 5 GB | 5 GB · 30 days | €8.88 |
14 days about 10 GB | 10 GB · 30 days | €17.67 |
30 days about 20 GB | 20 GB · 30 days | €30.77 |
eSIM for India: questions
All eSIM questions →- Why is an eSIM easier than a local SIM in India?
- A local SIM for a foreigner needs a passport, visa and photo, activation takes up to a day, and not every shop will do it. An eSIM is bought at home and works from the moment you land.
- Is there signal on the Goa beaches and in the Himalayas?
- In Goa — on every beach. In the Himalayas there is signal in Manali, Leh, Dharamsala and other villages, but it drops on passes and treks.
- Which networks does the India eSIM use?
- Plans connect to AirTel. The network is selected automatically when the eSIM registers; nothing to switch by hand.
- Is 5G available on India plans?
- Yes, plans support 4G/5G. Real-world speed depends on the operator's coverage where you are and on whether your phone supports 5G.
- How much does a India eSIM cost?
- From €1.00 for a 100 MB plan. The best value per gigabyte is 50 GB for 30 days at €71.67. The price is fixed at checkout, with no fees on top.
- What IP address will the India eSIM have?
- Traffic exits to the internet via SG, so websites see you as a visitor from there. That is normal for travel eSIMs, but keep it in mind for banking apps and geo-restricted services.
- Can I share the India eSIM data as a hotspot?
- Yes, Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering) is allowed on every India plan. Shared traffic comes out of the same allowance.
- When does the validity period start?
- The first time the eSIM joins a network at the destination, not at purchase. Install the profile in advance and switch it on when you land.
- How do I pay?
- By Mastercard issued anywhere, a Russian card, or crypto. Visa is accepted from Russian banks only. The QR code arrives by email within a couple of minutes.
Nearby destinations
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Vietnamfrom €1.00
Malaysiafrom €1.00
Singaporefrom €1.00Bundles that include India
Get eSIM in 3 simple steps
Pick a plan
A data bundle or a daily rate — prices and coverage come from the operator catalogue.
Pay
International or Russian card, or crypto. The email with your QR code arrives right after payment.
Switch on abroad
Validity starts with the first connection in your destination country.