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City eSIM Plans for Every Destination
Buy a local eSIM for your destination city and stay connected the moment you land. No SIM cards, no roaming fees, no queuing at the airport.
1000+ Cities
Instant Activation
Instant Activation
Receive your eSIM QR code within minutes of purchase. Install it on your phone before departure and it activates automatically when you arrive in the country.
No Roaming Fees
Pay a fixed price for your data before you travel. No surprise roaming bills from your home carrier, no per-MB charges, and no confusing tariffs.
Keep Your Number
City eSIMs are data-only plans. Your WhatsApp, iMessage, and regular phone number stay active on your home SIM while the eSIM handles your travel data.
City eSIM vs Other Options
See why a city eSIM beats hotel Wi-Fi, roaming, and airport SIM cards
Feature
Roaming
Airport SIM
City eSIM
Price
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Setup
Automatic
Queue at airport
Instant, online
Keep your number
✓
✗
✓
Data Speed
4G/5G
4G/5G
4G/5G
Surprise bills
Yes
No
No
City eSIM FAQs
Everything you need to know about buying an eSIM for your city destination
A city eSIM is a digital SIM card that provides mobile data for visitors to a specific city destination. It works on the national mobile network of the country that city is in, giving you the same 4G/5G data whether you stay in that city or travel elsewhere in the country. There is no physical SIM card — everything is delivered electronically via a QR code you scan in your phone settings.
After purchase you will receive a QR code by email within minutes. On your phone go to Settings → Mobile / Cellular → Add eSIM, then scan the QR code. You can install it before your trip and set it to activate automatically when you land, or activate it manually when you arrive. The whole process takes less than 2 minutes.
Most smartphones released after 2019 support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many other Android flagships. Your device must also be network-unlocked (not locked to a specific carrier). You can check eSIM compatibility in your phone's Settings → Cellular or Mobile Data menu.
Yes. City eSIMs are country-level data plans linked to a specific city page. Once active, your data works anywhere within that country — not just in the city you searched for. So a Tokyo eSIM works across all of Japan, a Paris eSIM works across France, and so on.
Absolutely. City eSIMs are data-only plans that do not change your phone number. All your messaging apps — WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Signal — continue to work on your original number. If your phone supports dual SIM, you can keep your home SIM active for calls and SMS while the eSIM handles data, so you stay reachable at all times.
You can purchase a top-up directly from your Tourist eSIM account or buy a new plan. For many plans a top-up is available without needing to scan a new QR code. We recommend monitoring usage in your phone settings and choosing a plan with enough data to last your trip.
Almost instantly. Once your payment is confirmed — usually within seconds — your eSIM QR code is delivered by email and also available in your Tourist eSIM account dashboard. This means you can purchase the eSIM at any point before or during your trip.
Most city eSIM plans support personal hotspot / tethering, allowing you to share your data connection with a laptop or tablet. Hotspot usage counts against your data allowance, so heavy users should choose a plan with more data. Some plans may have speed limits on tethered connections — check the plan details before purchasing.
City eSIMs connect you to local 4G LTE and 5G networks, the same networks used by residents. In major cities and tourist areas you can typically expect download speeds of 20–150 Mbps — more than sufficient for maps, social media, video calls, and streaming. Speeds are naturally lower in rural or remote areas.
Yes. You can purchase a city eSIM as a gift. Simply forward the QR code email to the traveller or share it from your account. They scan it on their compatible, unlocked device and are ready to go. This is a popular option for gifting connectivity to family or friends before a trip.
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