India eSIM – mobile data in India from €3.99
Buying a local SIM in India is slow for a tourist. Install an eSIM at home and your data is on at the airport in Delhi or Mumbai.
India eSIM plans and prices
Plan details
- Networks: AirTel (5G)
- Validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination.
- Install the eSIM within 180 days of purchase.
- You can buy more data for the same eSIM if you need it.
- Data only. For calls and messages you can use your own SIM card or apps.
Is the data enough?
Choose trip length and usage to get a rough suggestion.
Estimate: about 5.6 GB
Suggestion: 10 GB · 30 days · €25.99
The estimate is based on average use. Video and hotspot use data quickly.
VAT included. One-off payment, no automatic renewal. By buying you accept the terms and ask for immediate delivery, so your right of withdrawal ends once the eSIM has been delivered.
- First check if your phone supports eSIM
- Help with any problems: [email protected]
Why an eSIM suits India
A tourist can buy a local SIM in India with a passport, a visa and a photograph, often at an airport kiosk. Activation can take hours, and not every seller will sell cards to tourists. That is one reason an eSIM is especially handy in India.
The plan uses the Airtel network, one of the country's big operators. In big cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, and on the popular beaches of Goa, coverage is usually good. In the Himalayas, in the Rajasthan desert and in remote areas the connection can weaken, so download maps for offline use.
There is plenty to use data for in India. Uber and Ola handle rides, Google Maps handles routes, and ordering food by app is normal. Many locals pay by phone with UPI apps, but a foreign visitor should be ready to pay by card or cash as well.
Your own SIM stays in the phone alongside, so banking codes and calls home keep working. The plan is data only.
Get started in three steps
Choose a destination and plan
You see the price, validity and data amount right away.
Install the eSIM
You get a QR code and clear instructions. Your phone needs an internet connection during installation.
Turn on data when you arrive
Select the eSIM for mobile data when you reach your destination, and turn off data roaming on your own plan.
Good to know: India
- Power sockets
- Socket type: C, D, M. A European C/F plug does not fit, so bring a travel adapter. Sockets are often type D, so an adapter is the safest choice.
- Voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Calling code
- +91
- Your own mobile plan
- EU roaming rules do not apply in India, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Read more: travel adapters, calling codes and roaming.
FAQ: India
Can a tourist buy a local SIM card in India?
Yes, but it takes a passport, a visa and a photograph, and activation can take hours. An eSIM is installed at home beforehand, so there is no kiosk queue.
Does the internet work in Goa and Delhi?
Yes, on the popular beaches and in the cities coverage is usually good. In remote areas and the mountains the connection varies.
What can I use this eSIM for?
The plan is meant for mobile internet on your trip, for example maps, messages and browsing.
Will my own number still work?
Yes. Your own number and SIM card stay active for calls and messages. Choose the Reissaa eSIM for mobile data.
When should I buy the plan?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, while you have a stable internet connection.
Will my own mobile plan work in India?
EU roaming rules do not apply in India, and data on your own plan can be expensive. With an eSIM you know the price in advance.
Do I need a travel adapter for India?
Yes. The sockets in India are type C, D, M, and a European C/F plug does not fit. Voltage is 230 V.
What is the calling code for India?
The calling code for India is +91. To call your home country from abroad, dial its country code and leave out the leading zero of the number.
