eSIM Sri Lanka

eSIM Sri Lanka – Prepaid Travel Data Plan

Sri Lanka is small enough to cross in a week and varied enough to need constant planning: the Kandy to Ella train, Yala safari slots, tide times in Arugam Bay. This eSIM covers the coast, the hill country and the cultural triangle.

Why travellers choose this Sri Lanka eSIM

• Instant delivery: your QR code is emailed within minutes of payment, 24 hours a day.
• Install before you fly: scan at home, then switch the line on when you land in Sri Lanka.
• Local speeds: 4G/LTE and 5G where available on Dialog and Mobitel.
• Keep your own number: the eSIM is data only, so WhatsApp, banking OTP and iMessage keep working on your home line.
• Hotspot and tethering enabled on every plan – share with a laptop, tablet or a travel partner.
• No roaming bills, no deposit, no contract – the plan simply ends when the validity runs out.

Plans and pricing

Select your bundle from the Data and Availability dropdowns above. All prices are in USD and already discounted.

Data	Validity	Price (USD)
1GB	7 Days	$12.00 $8.75
3GB	15 Days	$18.00 $10.50
5GB	30 Days	$20.00 $14.00

Where you will use it in Sri Lanka

• Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress before the midday heat.
• Ride the Kandy to Ella train and share the Nine Arch Bridge view.
• Book leopard safaris at Yala and whale watching in Mirissa.

How to activate in 4 steps

1. Buy the plan and open the confirmation email containing your QR code.
2. On an unlocked eSIM device go to Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR code.
3. Label the new line “Sri Lanka” and leave it switched off until you arrive.
4. On arrival, turn the line on, enable data roaming for that line only, and you are online.

Device compatibility

Works with carrier-unlocked eSIM phones and tablets, including iPhone XS and newer, iPad Pro 2018 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, plus most 2021+ Huawei, OPPO, Xiaomi and Motorola flagships. Check Settings → About → EID: if your device shows an EID number, it supports eSIM.

Frequently asked questions

When does the validity start? The countdown begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in Sri Lanka, not on the day you buy.

Do I get a phone number? No. This is a data-only plan, which is why your home number stays active for calls and SMS verification codes.

Can I top up? Yes – once the bundle is used up, simply buy another plan and install the new QR code.

What if it does not connect? Toggle flight mode, then select the operator manually. Our support team answers in English 24/7 if you still need help.