Crossing borders
eSIM for Multiple Countries: One Plan, Many Borders
One regional plan for every country on your route, instead of a new SIM at each border.
Quick answer
An eSIM for multiple countries covers every border on your route with one install and one data allowance. Check that each country is on the plan's coverage list, then pick a validity that spans the whole trip. For separate trips to different places, the travel planner can schedule a plan for each leg.
Why one regional plan beats several local SIMs
Buying a local SIM in every country means queues, new numbers and leftover data you never use. A regional eSIM is bought and installed once, before you leave, and keeps working as you cross borders, so you land in each new country already connected.
The data allowance is shared across the whole trip, not split per country, so size it for the full route. Regional plans differ in which countries they include, which is why the coverage list matters more than the region name. For a route that includes a country outside the region, add a second plan or use the travel planner to schedule a plan for that leg.
What to look for on a multi-country trip
Every country is covered
Check each country on the route against the coverage list.
Validity for the whole trip
One plan should last from the first border to the last.
Data for the whole trip
The allowance covers all countries together.
Top-ups
Add data on the same eSIM if you run low.
Separate legs
The travel planner can schedule a plan for each leg.
Europe
Plans that cover at least 25 of the most visited European countries.
Europe eSIM 300MB/Day (34 Countries)
Europe eSIM 1GB Data 7 Days (35 Countries)
Europe eSIM 1GB/Day (35 Countries)
Europe eSIM 500MB/Day (34 Countries)
Europe eSIM 2GB/Day (35 Countries)
Europe eSIM 1GB Data 30 Days (34 Countries)
Europe eSIM Unlimited Data 1 Day (34 Countries)
Europe eSIM 3GB Data 15 Days (35 Countries)
Southeast Asia
Asia eSIM 500MB/Day (7 Countries)
Asia eSIM 1GB Data 7 Days (14 Countries)
Asia eSIM 1GB/Day (14 Countries)
Asia eSIM 2GB/Day (14 Countries)
Asia eSIM 3GB Data 15 Days (14 Countries)
Asia eSIM 3GB Data 30 Days (14 Countries)
The Americas
South America eSIM 1GB Data 7 Days (11 Countries)
South America eSIM Unlimited Data 1 Day (11 Countries)
South America eSIM 2GB Data 15 Days (11 Countries)
South America eSIM 3GB Data 30 Days (11 Countries)
South America eSIM Unlimited Data 3 Days (11 Countries)
South America eSIM 5GB Data 30 Days (11 Countries)
Worldwide
Europe eSIM 500MB/Day (41 Countries)
Europe eSIM 1GB/Day (41 Countries)
Europe eSIM 1GB Data 7 Days (41 Countries)
Europe eSIM 2GB/Day (41 Countries)
Global eSIM 1GB/Day (117 Countries)
Global eSIM 1GB Data 7 Days (117 Countries)
Regional plans
One eSIM for multiple countries on a backpacking route
An eSIM for backpacking suits routes that change as you go. You might add a country after meeting other travelers, or skip one because of weather. A regional plan lets you change course without hunting for a shop at each border.
When you choose one eSIM for multiple countries, plan for the longest realistic version of your trip. Pick a validity that covers extra weeks, and a data allowance that covers maps, bookings and messages across every stop.
Before you leave, list each country you might visit and check it against the plan's coverage list. Cover optional stops too, so a spontaneous detour does not leave you offline.
Planning a route that mixes regions
Many multi-country trips cross more than one region, such as a few weeks in Europe followed by a stop in Asia. In that case compare a worldwide plan against two regional plans, one for each part of the route.
A worldwide plan keeps everything in one place, which is simple if your countries are spread out. Two regional plans can suit a route with a long stay in each region. Check validity and coverage on both before you buy.
If the legs are far apart in time, the travel planner can schedule each plan so it is ready when you land.
Frequently asked questions
Can one eSIM work in several countries?
Yes. Regional plans cover a list of countries with one eSIM and one shared data allowance, so you stay connected as you cross borders. Always check that every country on your route appears on the plan page before you buy, because coverage lists differ between plans.
How do I see which countries are covered?
Every plan page lists its covered countries. Open the plan you are considering and check each country on your route, including optional stops you might add later. Regional names alone can be misleading, since some Europe plans leave out places like Switzerland, the United Kingdom or Turkey.
Is a regional plan cheaper than several local ones?
Often, from about three countries onward, and it also saves you from buying and installing a new SIM in each country. Compare the regional price with local plans for your longest stops, and remember that one regional allowance is shared across the whole trip.
When does the plan start?
The plan page shows the activation policy. Most plans start on the first connection in a covered country, while some start when they are installed. Read this before you install, especially if you set up the eSIM at home days before your flight.
What if I add a country later?
If the new country is on your plan's coverage list, it simply works. If it is not, buy a plan for that country, or add a top-up where available. This is why it helps to check optional stops against the coverage list before you leave.
Can I schedule eSIMs for different legs?
Yes. The travel planner lets you map out each leg of a trip and schedule the right eSIM for it. This works well when legs are far apart in time or when you cross into a region your first plan does not cover.
Planning separate legs?
Schedule a plan for each part of the trip in one order.
Open the travel planner