Kazakhstan Travel eSIM
Data from $10.50 on the Kcell network. No roaming charges, no SIM swap.
Plans & prices
Selected 1 GB · 7 days 3 GB · 30 days 5 GB · 30 days 10 GB · 30 days 20 GB · 30 days
Total $10.50$21$31.50$48.50$80
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
- Instant delivery
- Check your device
- Secure payment
Kazakhstan
Kcell network
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is straightforward for eSIM travellers — the eSIM attaches to Kcell, coverage follows the cities and main routes, and the plan runs on the phone already in your pocket.
Plans run from $10.50 for 1 GB over 7 days up to $80 for 20 GB over 30 days. On a week-long trip, maps, messaging and a normal amount of scrolling usually fit inside the 3 GB plan.
5G is live in Kazakhstan, and the eSIM will use it wherever your handset and the network both support it. Away from the cities you’ll drop to 4G/LTE, which is what most of the country actually runs on. Tethering is allowed on every Kazakhstan plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Asia plan covers 29 destinations on one profile from $11.50. Otherwise there are separate plans for Bangladesh from $7.50, Brunei from $11 and Cambodia from $6.50.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Kazakhstan plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Kazakhstan?
One Asia plan covers 29 countries from $11.50 — worth it from the third border.
Kazakhstan eSIM questions
Which network does the Kazakhstan eSIM use?
Kcell. It is one of Kazakhstan's main mobile networks, so coverage matches what local subscribers get rather than a thin roaming-only footprint.
Will I get 5G in Kazakhstan?
Yes, where Kcell has deployed it and your phone supports it. Outside those areas the eSIM falls back to 4G/LTE automatically — you won't need to change any setting.
How much data do I actually need for Kazakhstan?
Most travellers over-buy. Maps and messaging for a week is under 2 GB; streaming and video calls are what move the number. Start at 3 GB ($21) and top up if you run short — the 10 GB plan ($48.50) is for remote work and heavy streaming.
When does my Kazakhstan plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Kazakhstan, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the 1 GB plan then gives you 7 days from arrival and the larger plans 30 days.
Can I use my Kazakhstan eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Kazakhstan plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Kazakhstan?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the Kazakhstan eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Kazakhstan eSIM?
No. The plan roams on a partner network, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Kazakhstan?
You can top up from the same page — buy another Kazakhstan plan and it queues behind the current one on the same eSIM profile. There's no need to reinstall anything or scan a second QR code.
I'm also visiting Bangladesh and Brunei — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Asia plan covers 29 destinations including Kazakhstan on a single profile from $11.50. If Kazakhstan is the bulk of the trip, a country plan plus a top-up is usually cheaper; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a Kazakhstan eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.