Sri Lanka Travel eSIM
Keep your own number, add Sri Lanka data alongside it.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
- Fast delivery
- Check your device
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Sri Lanka
Nationwide data coverage
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Sri Lanka
For Sri Lanka, an eSIM is the boring, reliable option — one QR code before departure, local-network data on arrival, and a bill whose size you already know.
Most travellers over-buy data. Navigation and messaging for a week is under 2 GB — streaming and video calls are what move the number, at roughly 1 GB an hour.
Expect 4G/LTE rather than 5G in Sri Lanka. That is plenty for maps, messaging, ride-hailing and streaming, and it is the technology with the widest footprint outside the main towns. Tethering is allowed on every Sri Lanka plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Asia plan covers much of the region on one profile. Otherwise there are separate plans for Indonesia, Japan and Kazakhstan.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Sri Lanka plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — 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 Sri Lanka?
One Asia plan covers up to 21 countries from $4.49 — worth it from the third border.
- Asia from $4.49 · up to 21 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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Indonesia
from $4.49 -
Japan
from $6.49 -
Kazakhstan
from $4.49 -
Kyrgyzstan
from $4.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Sri Lanka eSIM questions
Which network does the Sri Lanka eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Sri Lanka, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in Sri Lanka?
No. Sri Lanka plans run on 4G/LTE, which is what the networks cover reliably. For maps, messaging, calls over data and streaming the difference is not something you'll notice.
How much data do I actually need for Sri Lanka?
Count on 100–200 MB a day if you're mostly using maps and messaging, and 1 GB an hour once video is involved. Pick the plan one size up from your estimate — running out abroad costs more hassle than the size difference.
When does my Sri Lanka plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Sri Lanka, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Can I use my Sri Lanka eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?
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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, 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 Sri Lanka?
You can buy another Sri Lanka plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting Indonesia and Japan — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Asia plan covers much of the region including Sri Lanka on a single profile. If Sri Lanka is the bulk of the trip, a country plan is usually the better buy; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a Sri Lanka 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.