Velocius eSIM
Sri LankaCountry plan

eSIM Sri Lanka

networks: Hutch · 4G · hotspot allowed
What's included
  • Local-operator 4G/5G mobile data
  • QR code and eSIM profile right after payment
  • Email support
Compatibility

iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and most 2020+ flagships. The device must be carrier-unlocked.

Operators
Hutch · 3G/4G

Your pass

Check the destination and duration — then just your email and payment.

Order
DestinationSri Lanka
Plan3 GB
Duration30 days
Total
€4.98
01Pay by Mastercard issued anywhere, a Russian bank card, or in crypto.
02The QR code reaches your inbox within 1–2 minutes.
03The plan starts on first connection in the destination country.

eSIM for Sri Lanka: what to know

Sri Lanka is a loop: Colombo, Kandy, the tea plantations of Ella, the south coast with Mirissa and Unawatuna. Dialog and Mobitel cover the whole route, 4G works on the coast and in the cities, and in the hill country the signal is weaker in gorges and on the trails to Adam's Peak.

Local SIMs are cheap and sold at the airport, but against a passport and with a queue. An eSIM saves time and works right at Bandaranaike airport — for PickMe and Uber, which replace haggling with street tuk-tuks here.

Plans connect to Hutch on 4G. The network is picked automatically, and Wi-Fi hotspot is allowed.

There are 17 plans: 100 MB to 50 GB of data, valid 7 days to 180 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 €61.67.

Traffic exits to the internet via NL — 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.

Payment

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 Sri Lanka

  • PickMe and Uber in Sri Lanka are cheaper than street tuk-tuks and need no bargaining — keep data on.
  • On the Kandy — Ella train the signal drops in the mountains: download offline maps and tickets beforehand.
  • 5 GB covers two weeks.

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.

TripPlanPrice
3 days
about 2 GB
3 GB · 30 days
€4.98
7 days
about 5 GB
5 GB · 30 days
€7.67
14 days
about 10 GB
10 GB · 30 days
€13.17
30 days
about 20 GB
20 GB · 30 days
€25.95

eSIM for Sri Lanka: questions

All eSIM questions →
Is there signal on the southern beaches — Mirissa, Unawatuna, Tangalle?
Yes, the whole south and west coast has 4G. The signal is weaker on the east coast out of season and in the national parks.
Is there service on the train through the tea plantations?
Near stations and villages — yes; between them in the mountains it drops. It is the most beautiful stretch, so film it instead of waiting for signal.
Which networks does the Sri Lanka eSIM use?
Plans connect to Hutch. The network is selected automatically when the eSIM registers; nothing to switch by hand.
Is 5G available on Sri Lanka plans?
Plans run on 4G, which is plenty for maps, messengers, video calls and HD streaming.
How much does a Sri Lanka eSIM cost?
From €1.00 for a 100 MB plan. The best value per gigabyte is 50 GB for 30 days at €61.67. The price is fixed at checkout, with no fees on top.
What IP address will the Sri Lanka eSIM have?
Traffic exits to the internet via NL, 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 Sri Lanka eSIM data as a hotspot?
Yes, Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering) is allowed on every Sri Lanka 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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Bundles that include Sri Lanka

Get eSIM in 3 simple steps

01

Pick a plan

A data bundle or a daily rate — prices and coverage come from the operator catalogue.

02

Pay

International or Russian card, or crypto. The email with your QR code arrives right after payment.

03

Switch on abroad

Validity starts with the first connection in your destination country.