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eSIM for Sri Lanka

Data only|18 plans|1 partner network|from $2.70

  • Fixed data and unlimited plans
  • 5G and 4G on Mobitel
  • No roaming charges
  • Starts when you land, not when you buy
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Trip duration

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How many travelers?

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Data

Total

$5.40 USD

Sri Lanka, 5GB, 30 days.$1.08 per GB, about $0.18 a day.

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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 Sri Lanka.

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 Sri Lanka.

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Fast, reliable data in Sri Lanka

  • 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 Sri Lanka

Your eSIM joins Mobitel, with 5G where the network has it and 4G LTE everywhere else. 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 Sri Lanka?

  1. 01.Choose your plan for Sri Lanka 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.

Sri Lanka travel eSIM: what to know

An eSIM for Sri Lanka is a prepaid, data only mobile plan that you download to your phone before the trip and that connects to Mobitel when you arrive. eSIMTrip sells 18 plans for Sri Lanka, from $2.70 for 1GB, 3 days.

Traveling in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka attracts cultural tourists and beachgoers visiting Colombo, Kandy, and southern beaches like Mirissa. Typical 2-3 week trips involve trains between cities and safari tours in Yala National Park. Data is vital for train schedules, ride hailing (PickMe app), and translating Sinhala/Tamil signs.

Coverage and signal

Cities and major routes like the Colombo-Kandy train have strong 5G. Coverage drops in hill country tea estates and national parks. Download offline maps before visiting Sigiriya or Adam's Peak. PickMe is the main ride app, replacing Uber in 2023.

Choosing the right plan

With unlimited plans available, heavy users can stream freely. The 10GB/15-day plan covers most travelers, while 20GB or 50GB suits longer stays. Short visits to Colombo can use 3-5GB plans.

Plans at a glance

Validity runs from 3 days to 30 days. The largest fixed plan is 50GB, 30 days for $21.60. 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 Sri Lanka.

Product
Prepaid data only eSIM
Phone number and SMS
Not included; app calls work
Networks
Mobitel (5G)
Plans
18 (12 fixed, 6 unlimited)
Lowest price
$2.70 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka

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

eSIM prices for Sri Lanka

18 plans, prices in US dollars, final

DataDaysPrice
  • 1GB3 days3 days$2.70 USD
  • 3GB3 days3 days$3.60 USD
  • Unlimited3 days3 days$7.50 USD
  • Unlimited5 days5 days$11.40 USD
  • 3GB7 days7 days$3.90 USD
  • 5GB7 days7 days$4.80 USD
  • 10GB7 days7 days$6.30 USD
  • Unlimited7 days7 days$16.20 USD
  • Unlimited10 days10 days$21.00 USD
  • 5GB15 days15 days$5.10 USD
  • 10GB15 days15 days$6.60 USD
  • 20GB15 days15 days$10.50 USD
  • Unlimited15 days15 days$29.40 USD
  • 5GB30 days30 days$5.40 USD
  • 10GB30 days30 days$6.90 USD
  • 20GB30 days30 days$10.80 USD
  • 50GB30 days30 days$21.60 USD
  • Unlimited30 days30 days$43.20 USD

FAQs for your travel eSIM

Frequently asked questions

Which network does the Sri Lanka eSIM use?

It connects to Mobitel in Sri Lanka, on 5G where your phone and the area support it and 4G LTE elsewhere.

How much is an eSIM for Sri Lanka?

Plans start at $2.70 for 1GB, 3 days. There are 18 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka.

When should I install my eSIM for Sri Lanka?

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

Can I top up the Sri Lanka eSIM?

Yes, this eSIM can take another plan for Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka in other countries?

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

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