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eSIM for International Travel: Internet in 190+ Countries
Pick your destination, scan the QR code — and you're online at local rates. Up to 10x cheaper than roaming, no physical SIM card needed. Your home number stays active.
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QR activation
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cheaper than roaming
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eSIM vs. Roaming: the real cost
An eSIM is a digital SIM card built into your phone. Instead of queuing at an airport kiosk, you buy a plan online, scan a QR code — and have local internet within minutes.
| Option | 10 GB costs | Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier roaming | $30–80 | automatic, but expensive per GB |
| Local SIM at the airport | $10–20 | queue, passport, new number |
| IMBA eSIM | $5–12 | QR in 1 minute, same number |
Popular destinations
Regional plans cover multiple countries — convenient for multi-stop trips. Full list of 190+ destinations with prices is in your dashboard.
🇹🇷 Turkey
MOST POPULAR
Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum — online from the moment you land.
Guide: eSIM in Turkey →🇯🇵 Japan
ASIA
Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto — fast 4G/LTE across the entire country.
🇺🇦 UAE
DUBAI / ABU DHABI
Reliable coverage across the Emirates, including free zones.
🇪🇺 Europe
40+ COUNTRIES
One plan works across all EU countries — no switching needed.
🇺🇸 USA
NORTH AMERICA
Nationwide coverage via T-Mobile and AT&T partner networks.
🌍 All countries
190+ DESTINATIONS
Asia, Americas, Africa, Middle East — full list and prices in your dashboard.
How it works
Three steps from sign-up to internet
Pick your destination
In the dashboard, choose your destination country and data amount — from 1 GB to unlimited.
02Buy →
Buy a plan
Pay via your IMBA balance. Top up with USDT, BTC, or bank transfer. No specific card required.
Activate via QR
Scan the QR code in your phone settings — done. The eSIM profile is active and data starts flowing. No physical SIM.
Why IMBA eSIM
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190+ countries
Europe, Asia, Middle East, Americas, Africa. There is a plan for any destination.
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Active in 1 minute
Scan the QR — done. No store visit, no hunting for a local shop, no waiting for delivery.
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Fraction of roaming cost
Carrier roaming can cost $5–10 per GB. IMBA eSIM runs $0.50–1.50 per GB in most destinations.
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Dual SIM
Your home number stays active. Calls and texts come through as normal on your primary SIM.
Which phones support eSIM?
iPhone
XS and later, including SE 2020+. US iPhone 14+ models are eSIM-only — no physical SIM slot.
Android
Google Pixel 4+, Samsung Galaxy S21+, and most flagship phones from 2021 onward.
To check your phone: dial *#06# — if you see an EID number in the list, eSIM is supported. On iPhone: Settings, then Cellular, then Add eSIM.
Try IMBA VPN: first month $0.56
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IMBA also includes VLESS Reality VPN and a virtual Visa/Mastercard — one dashboard, one balance.
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Questions?
Everything about eSIM
An eSIM is a digital SIM card built into your phone. Instead of a physical card, your carrier writes a profile remotely via a QR code. No need to visit a store or handle a plastic SIM.
iPhone XS and later (iPhone 14+ US models are eSIM-only). Android: Pixel 4+, Galaxy S21+, and most flagship phones from 2021 onward. Quick check: dial *#06# — if you see an EID number, your phone supports eSIM.
5–10x cheaper in most destinations. Example: 10 GB in Germany costs $50–80 with carrier roaming; the same via IMBA eSIM runs $5–10. The difference is even larger in Turkey, Thailand, and UAE.
Before you leave — you need an internet connection to download the eSIM profile. Data usage on most plans only starts when your phone connects to a local network at your destination.
Yes. The eSIM works as a second profile: your primary SIM keeps receiving calls and texts (including bank codes), while the eSIM handles data.
Buy a new data package in the dashboard — it activates automatically. No new QR code needed.
Yes, hotspot mode works on most plans.
The profile stays on your phone but stops consuming data. Before your next trip, buy a new package — the same profile activates again.
Ready to travel?
Internet in any country. Active in under a minute.
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