eSIM for Worldwide at a glance
- Plans
- 12
- Price from1 GB for 7 days
- R150
- Cheapest gigabyte20 GB for 365 days
- R55
- Validity
- 7–365 days
- Calls and SMS
- no, data only
eSIM plans for Worldwide
Sorted by price. You buy on the Airalo website.
DataValidityPrice per GBPrice
1 GB7 days
R150 per GB
R150
1 GB7 days
R249 per GB
R249
2 GB15 days
R141 per GB
R283
3 GB30 days
R133 per GB
R399
2 GB15 days
R225 per GB
R449
5 GB60 days
R116 per GB
R582
3 GB30 days
R200 per GB
R599
5 GB60 days
R166 per GB
R832
10 GB180 days
R95 per GB
R948
20 GB365 days
R55 per GB · best value
R1 098
10 GB180 days
R131 per GB
R1 314
20 GB365 days
R74 per GB
R1 480
Prices from Airalo, updated 25.03.2026, rate 1 $ = R17
How much data do you need
Typical usage and a matching plan for a one-week trip
- Maps and messengersabout 1 GB a week
- 1 GB for 7 days — R150
- Social media and photos3–5 GB a week
- 5 GB for 60 days — R582
- Video and video callsabout 1 GB an hour
- 20 GB for 365 days — R1 098
How it works
- 1. Choose a planCompare plans by data volume, validity period and price
- 2. Get your QR codeAfter payment, the QR code to activate your eSIM arrives by email within minutes
- 3. ConnectScan the QR code in your phone settings — the internet is ready
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eSIM for Worldwide: FAQ
From R150 for 1 GB for 7 days. There are 12 plans in total, the most expensive is R1 480.
No, there are no unlimited plans. The largest package is 20 GB for 365 days for R1 098.
For 7 days of maps and messengers, 1 GB for 7 days for R150 is enough. If you watch videos, take 20 GB for 365 days for R1 098.
The cheapest gigabyte is in the 20 GB for 365 days package: R55 per GB versus R150 in the smallest one.
Plans are available for 7, 15, 30, 60, 180, 365 days. Validity starts when you first connect to a network abroad.
The eSIM is data only. You can call through messengers; your WhatsApp and Telegram number stays the same and your main SIM remains in the phone.
At home, before departure: installation needs an internet connection. After landing, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming.
iPhone XR and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer. To check, dial *#06#: if you see an EID line, your phone supports eSIM.