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Travel eSIM,ready on landing

Data for 124 countries. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, and switch it on when the plane lands.

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Tokyo, Kawasaki and Yokohama glowing around the dark water of Tokyo Bay at night
Tokyo Bay at night, photographed from the International Space Station, March 2020.
  • Installed at home, on Wi-Fi
  • Switched on when you land
  • Your number and WhatsApp stay on your main SIM

Hotspot, speed, validity and top-ups are listed before you pay. Check your phone first

Orbit eSIMTravel data pass

Pick a destination

  • Japan

    Travel data for Japan, ready to use when you arrive at Haneda, Narita or Kansai.

    1 country, Asia

    See Japan plans

  • Europe

    One eSIM for 39 countries — cross borders without switching plans or losing data.

    39 countries, Europe

    See Europe plans

  • United States

    A practical data plan for US road trips, city breaks and work travel.

    1 country, North America

    See United States plans

  • Thailand

    Island-hopping ready connectivity from Bangkok to Koh Samui.

    1 country, Asia

    See Thailand plans

  • South America

    Backpack from Bogotá to Ushuaia on a single regional plan across 13 countries.

    13 countries, Americas

    See South America plans

  • United Arab Emirates

    Fast, reliable data for Dubai layovers and business trips.

    1 country, Middle East

    See United Arab Emirates plans

  • Mexico

    Resort-to-ruins coverage across the Yucatán, CDMX and Baja.

    1 country, North America

    See Mexico plans

  • Global

    One profile for multi-country trips, with a clear list of included destinations before purchase.

    124 countries, Worldwide

    See Global plans

8 destinations, including a Global plan for 124 countries. Compare all destinations

From home to arrivals

Setting up a travel eSIM is two jobs on two days: install it at home, then switch it on when you land.

  1. Before you buy

    Dial *#06#. If an EID number appears, your phone can hold an eSIM. It also needs to be carrier-unlocked.

    19:05Wi-Fi

    Phone

    *#06#

    EID8904 9032 0024 1188 0000 0712 3456 78
    IMEI35 291108 412345 6

    An EID means this phone can hold an eSIM.

  2. Minutes later

    Your QR code arrives by email, with a manual code under it. Open it on a second screen or print it.

    19:12Wi-Fi

    Inbox

    Orbit eSIM

    Your Japan eSIM is ready

    Scan in Settings › Mobile Service › Add eSIM. A manual code is below the QR.

  3. The night before

    On Wi-Fi, go to Settings, Mobile Service, Add eSIM, and scan the code. A profile installs once, so do it at home.

    21:40Wi-Fi

    Mobile Service

    Mobile DataPrimary
    Add eSIM›
    Use QR code
    Enter details manually

  4. Still at home

    Label the new line Travel. Your main SIM stays on for calls, SMS and WhatsApp verification.

    21:42Wi-Fi

    Label your new plan

    Primary
    Travel
    Business
    Personal

    Primary keeps calls, SMS and WhatsApp.

  5. In the air

    Nothing to do on board. The plan’s details say when its validity starts, so you know before you fly.

    The white contrail of an airliner crossing the blue North Atlantic, seen from above

  6. Touchdown

    Turn airplane mode off when the doors open. Your phone finds a partner network for the Travel line.

    Atlanta’s street grid at night, with the long lit runways of its airport to the south

  7. At the gate

    Set Mobile Data to Travel. Leave data switching off so the Primary line never roams.

    06:55Searching

    Mobile Data

    Primary
    Travel
    Allow data switching

  8. Same minute

    Turn on Data Roaming for the Travel line only. That is the switch most first-timers miss.

    06:56Travel 5G

    Travel

    Turn on this line
    Data Roaming
    NetworkAutomatic

  9. Arrivals hall

    Maps, messages and ride apps work. If they don’t, Help has a two-minute checklist.

    07:20Travel 5G

    Travel

    4.6 GB left

    of 5 GB · 14 days to go

    Network5G
    Top up›
A thin blue band of sunrise along the curve of the Earth, with city lights still on below

Size it from your apps

An everyday traveler’s week comes to about 8.0 GB. With headroom for updates and maps, we’d suggest the 10 GB plan.

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Before you pay

Four things we show on every plan, so the trip has no surprises in it.

Every limit, before you pay

Each plan lists its data, days, speed, hotspot and whether it can top up, on the page where you choose it.

Coastal cities lit along the dark Mediterranean at night, the station’s structure in the foreground
Night lights along the Mediterranean, from the International Space Station, September 2024.

Top-ups where the plan allows

Some plans add data to the same eSIM; others need a new one. The plan details say which, before and after you buy.

London at night, a white web of streets split by the dark line of the Thames
London and the Thames at night, from the International Space Station, March 2026.

Your number stays yours

Travel plans carry data only. Your main SIM keeps calls and SMS, and WhatsApp, Telegram and iMessage keep your number.

Paris at night in amber and white light, with the Seine winding through it
Paris at night, from the International Space Station, November 2020.

Help where you land

Can’t connect? Check the data line, roaming, signal and the data left. Support takes over if those checks don’t solve it.

Open troubleshooting
The lights of Osaka and Kobe curving around the dark water of Osaka Bay at night
Osaka Bay, home of Kansai airport, at night, from the International Space Station, December 2020.

Common questions

What exactly is an eSIM? An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of inserting a plastic card, you scan a QR code and a travel data plan is added to your device — your regular number stays exactly where it is.

When should I install it? Install before you fly, while you have reliable Wi-Fi. Activation timing depends on the plan, so check its details before installing. We clearly separate installation at home from connecting when you arrive.

Can I keep WhatsApp and my own number? Yes. Your primary SIM stays active for calls, SMS and app verification. WhatsApp, Telegram and iMessage keep working with your existing number over the eSIM's data.

Can I make calls or receive SMS? Our standard plans are data-only. Calls work through WhatsApp, FaceTime or another internet calling app. Your main SIM can remain in place for calls and SMS, subject to your carrier's charges.

Can I share data via hotspot? Many plans allow hotspot or tethering, but availability depends on the specific plan. We show this clearly before purchase.

What if I change or lose my phone? An eSIM profile is normally tied to the device where it was installed. Contact support so we can check whether that specific plan can be reissued.

Can I add more data without installing another eSIM? Some plans support top-ups on the same eSIM and others require a new profile. We show top-up availability before purchase and in your plan details.

What should I do if I cannot connect after landing? First confirm the travel eSIM is selected for mobile data and data roaming is enabled for that line. Then try airplane mode and follow the plan-specific network guidance. Support can help if it still does not connect.

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