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eSIM for India

Data only|20 plans|1 partner network|from $2.40

  • Fixed data and unlimited plans
  • 4G LTE on VI India
  • No roaming charges
  • Starts when you land, not when you buy
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Start enjoying your eSIM for India

Bigger plans, lower price per GB

Trip duration

Select number of days

How many travelers?

Select one eSIM per device

Data

Total

$8.40 USD

India, 5GB, 30 days.$1.68 per GB, about $0.28 a day.

Get my eSIM

Create a free account with one token, add credit and the QR code is ready right after.

The eSIM includes

Keep your number

Your home SIM stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM carries your data in India.

Hotspot sharing

Share the data with a laptop or a travel companion's phone on most partner networks.

Install your eSIM before or during your trip. Your plan begins once it first connects in India.

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Fast, reliable data in India

  • Clear video calls on WhatsApp and FaceTime.
  • Share stories and photos in seconds.
  • Find your way with live maps and transit.
  • Book rides and food where the apps operate.

Partner networks in India

Your eSIM joins VI India on 4G LTE. If one network is weak in an area, you can choose another one in the carrier settings.

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How to get an eSIM for India?

  1. 01.Choose your plan for India by data and days, and how many travelers need one.Check compatibility list
  2. 02.Install the eSIM with the QR code in My eSIMs, on WiFi, before you fly.See install methods
  3. 03.Complete the setup: turn the eSIM on at arrival and allow data roaming for it.

India travel eSIM: what to know

An eSIM for India is a prepaid, data only mobile plan that you download to your phone before the trip and that connects to VI India when you arrive. eSIMTrip sells 20 plans for India, from $2.40 for 1GB, 3 days.

Traveling in India

India sees backpackers on the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur, Agra), spiritual seekers in Varanasi, and beachgoers in Goa. Month-long trips are common. Data is essential for Ola cabs, IRCTC train bookings, and translating Hindi. Himalayan treks to Leh or Spiti Valley need offline maps, while cities like Mumbai have reliable apps.

Coverage and signal

VI India's 4G works in metros but is patchy in Kashmir, Rajasthan's Thar Desert, and Kerala's backwaters. Download maps before visiting hill stations like Munnar or remote temples like Khajuraho. Jio has wider rural coverage, but our eSIM uses VI for consistent urban performance. Avoid small data packs for train journeys.

Choosing the right plan

A 3GB/5-day plan covers a short Goa or Mumbai stay. Month-long trips need 10-20GB for constant navigation and ride-hailing. Unlimited data helps heavy users, but note streaming burns data fast. For Rajasthan road trips, 5GB over 10 days balances online needs with offline map reliance in desert areas.

Plans at a glance

Validity runs from 3 days to 30 days. The largest fixed plan is 20GB, 30 days for $22.80. Unlimited plans run for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30 days with a daily full-speed amount of 3GB, then 1 Mbps until the day ends. Traveling on to other countries? Asia (18 countries), Global (161 countries) also cover India.

Product
Prepaid data only eSIM
Phone number and SMS
Not included; app calls work
Networks
VI India (4G)
Plans
20 (14 fixed, 6 unlimited)
Lowest price
$2.40 for 1GB, 3 days
Validity starts
First connection at the destination
Install
QR code or manual codes
Top up
Yes, or add a second eSIM

Why buy a India prepaid travel eSIM from eSIMTrip?

Compared with roaming from home and a local SIM card bought on arrival.

eSIMTrip eSIMHome roamingLocal SIM
Unlimited and fixed dataYesNoYes
Price known before the tripYesNoNo
Online at the gateYesYesNo
Keeps your home numberYesYesNo
No contract or ID checkYesNoNo

Plans that also cover India

Crossing borders? One regional eSIM keeps you online in every country on the list.

eSIM prices for India

20 plans, prices in US dollars, final

DataDaysPrice
  • 1GB3 days3 days$2.40 USD
  • 3GB3 days3 days$5.10 USD
  • Unlimited3 days3 days$12.30 USD
  • Unlimited5 days5 days$18.90 USD
  • 1GB7 days7 days$2.70 USD
  • 3GB7 days7 days$5.70 USD
  • 5GB7 days7 days$7.80 USD
  • 10GB7 days7 days$13.50 USD
  • Unlimited7 days7 days$23.70 USD
  • Unlimited10 days10 days$27.60 USD
  • 2GB15 days15 days$4.50 USD
  • 5GB15 days15 days$8.10 USD
  • 10GB15 days15 days$13.80 USD
  • 20GB15 days15 days$21.90 USD
  • Unlimited15 days15 days$37.20 USD
  • 3GB30 days30 days$5.70 USD
  • 5GB30 days30 days$8.40 USD
  • 10GB30 days30 days$14.40 USD
  • 20GB30 days30 days$22.80 USD
  • Unlimited30 days30 days$59.40 USD

FAQs for your travel eSIM

Frequently asked questions

Which network does the India eSIM use?

It connects to VI India in India on 4G LTE.

How much is an eSIM for India?

Plans start at $2.40 for 1GB, 3 days. There are 20 plans from 3 days to 30 days, including unlimited plans for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 30 days. Prices are in US dollars and final.

Does the India eSIM include a phone number?

No, it is data only. Keep your home SIM on for calls and texts, and use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime over the eSIM data while you are in India.

When should I install my eSIM for India?

Install it on WiFi a day or two before you leave. The plan's days only start when the eSIM first connects in India, so nothing is lost by installing early.

Can I top up the India eSIM?

Yes, this eSIM can take another plan for India. You can also simply buy a second plan, which arrives as a new eSIM with its own QR code.

Can I use the eSIM for India in other countries?

It works in India only. If your trip continues to neighbouring countries, a regional plan covers India and the others on one eSIM.

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