India eSIM: Travel Data Plans

Description

Our India eSIM is a quick way to have data when you land in Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Kerala or anywhere on your route, without UK roaming charges and without the paperwork of buying a local SIM. Buying an Indian SIM as a visitor usually means showing your passport, a photo and waiting for it to be activated. With an eSIM you set it up at home and switch it on when you land.

India eSIM plans and prices

Card and PayPal payments add a small fee shown at checkout. Bank transfer has no fee.

Which India eSIM plan should I choose?

A two-week trip with daily video calls home: 10 GB. Lighter use (maps and messages): 3 GB to 5 GB. For long family stays, the 50 GB 90-day and 100 GB 180-day plans give the lowest price per GB.

Unlimited plans may slow down after heavy daily use under the local network’s fair-use rules. If you need to share your phone’s internet (hotspot), message us before you buy.

Who is this India eSIM for?

• Family visits and weddings, from one week to six months
• Tours of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
• Beach holidays in Goa or Kerala
• Business trips to Mumbai, Bengaluru or Hyderabad

Using data in India

• Train, ride and food apps are a big part of getting around Indian cities, and they all need data.
• Some Indian apps and payment services ask for a local mobile number to send a code. A data eSIM does not give you an Indian number, so carry a card or cash as well.
• Coverage is strong in cities. Expect gaps in rural areas, mountains and on some train routes.

How to set up your India eSIM

1. Check your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. Not sure? Read our guide to unlocking your phone.
2. Choose your India plan above and pay by card, PayPal or bank transfer.
3. We email your QR code by hand, 10am to 8pm, every day.
4. At home on Wi-Fi, scan it in Settings (Mobile Data or SIM manager, then Add eSIM). When you land in India, switch that line on and turn on data roaming for the eSIM only.

Before you travel, it is worth reading the GOV.UK travel advice for India.

More travel eSIMs

Travelling further? See our Pakistan eSIM, Dubai & UAE eSIM, Thailand eSIM, or browse every country in our travel eSIM shop. Want to call landlines abroad from the UK? Our international calling cards start from £1.49. Need a UK SIM for a visitor? See our pay as you go SIM cards.

Phone not eSIM-ready, or the screen cracked before your trip? Visit our phone repair shop in Plaistow at 396 Barking Road, London E13 8HJ, open every day 10am to 8pm.

India eSIM questions

Do I need to show my passport for this India eSIM?

No paperwork in India. You order online, we email the QR code, and you scan it at home.

Will I get an Indian phone number?

No, it is data only. Use WhatsApp and other apps for calls and messages, and keep your UK SIM in the phone for bank texts.

When will I get my India eSIM QR code?

We email QR codes by hand during shop hours, 10am to 8pm, every day. Order at least a day before you fly, so you can install it at home on Wi-Fi.

Can I keep my UK number?

Yes, if your phone has dual SIM. Your UK SIM stays in for calls and texts (your UK network’s roaming rates apply to those), and the eSIM handles data. WhatsApp keeps your usual number.

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

Most recent phones are: iPhone 11 or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer. The phone must also be unlocked. See Apple’s eSIM guide or Samsung’s eSIM guide, or ask us.