International SIM Card and eSIM
The first thing you need after landing is a working phone: to call home, book a cab, open your bank account and reach your university. Arriving without one is stressful.
We help you choose an international SIM or eSIM that works the day you land, and keep your Indian number active for bank OTPs and UPI while you are abroad.
Your options
International SIM cardA physical SIM for your destination, ready before you fly. Many come with a local number you can share with your university and accommodation in advance.
eSIMA digital SIM you install by scanning a QR code. Nothing to carry, and it can work as soon as your flight lands. Your phone must support eSIM.
Indian roaming packAn international roaming pack on your Indian number. Easy for short trips, but costly for long stays.
Local SIM on arrivalBuy a prepaid or monthly plan from a local network after you arrive, with your passport. Usually the cheapest for a long stay, once you are settled.
Which one suits you
| You are | What usually works best |
|---|---|
| A student going abroad for a full course | A SIM or eSIM that works on landing, then a local monthly plan |
| Parents visiting for a few weeks or months | A prepaid SIM or eSIM with calling to India |
| On a short holiday or business trip | An eSIM data plan or an Indian roaming pack |
| Travelling across several European countries | A Europe-wide SIM or eSIM that works in every country on your route |
Keep your Indian number working
Your bank, UPI, Aadhaar and DigiLocker send OTPs to your Indian number. Losing it can lock you out of your accounts at home.
Keep the Indian SIM active with a low-cost validity recharge before you leave.
Turn on incoming SMS roaming, or ask your operator about a roaming plan that keeps OTPs coming.
Use a dual-SIM or eSIM phone so both numbers work at once.
Update your email ID with your bank so you can still get alerts if SMS stops.
How we help
Phone checkWe check whether your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM, so your SIM works when you land.
Choosing the planWe compare data, calling to India and validity for your country and length of stay.
Ready before you flyWe help you set up your SIM or eSIM before you fly, so you can share your number with your university.
Part of your pre-departure checklistWe cover the SIM along with your forex card, insurance and accommodation in your pre-departure briefing.
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