Your phone has to support one
Most phones from the last few years do, and most older ones do not. Search your model and “eSIM” before you buy a plan — the plan is not much use otherwise, and a refund is a conversation you do not want at an airport.
Before you travel
eSIMs and data abroad
A data plan on your phone before you fly, instead of roaming.
Buy a data plan
Plans, prices and coverage are the provider's. Check the country you are going to is included before you buy.
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Worth checking
Three things before you buy
Buy for the country, not the continent
Plans are sold per country or per region, and the regions are not always the ones you would guess. Check the exact country is listed, and check any country you are only changing planes in if you need data there.
Install before you fly, switch on when you land
An eSIM is installed over wi-fi, which you have at home and may not have on arrival. Install it before you leave and turn it on once you are there.
The rest of it
Landing somewhere new
Getting from the airport
A transfer booked in advance meets you at arrivals, which matters most on the days either side of Shabbos.
Airport transfersDocuments and entry rules
What each country asks for, with the official source for every rule — because they change without warning.
Open the travel guide