Worldwide connectivity guides
22 in-depth guides · 195-country directory · reviewed 24 August 2026
Travel eSIM guides,
country by country.
Independent comparisons for people using a short trip to test a possible life abroad. Each full guide covers local operators, global providers, registration, local-number needs, network testing, setup and the move to a domestic line.
How to compare
Match the plan to the trip, not the headline.
Check the named mobile network in the places you will actually stay and travel. Then compare usable high-speed data, validity, activation timing, hotspot rules and what happens after any fair-use threshold.
Decide whether you need a local number for calls, deliveries or account verification. A domestic eSIM may require identity registration, while an international travel eSIM is often data-only and may route traffic through another country.
Country guides
Detailed eSIM comparisons.
Compare domestic operators and international providers, then verify the current package terms with the linked first-party sources before paying.
France
France offers a strong local tourist option through Bouygues Telecom and a widely distributed Orange Travel route, while global eSIMs are useful when the trip continues across Europe.
Open full comparison ↗ESCountry guideSpain
Spain now has a fully online Vodafone DataOnly tourist eSIM as well as domestic prepaid eSIMs with Spanish numbers. The right choice depends mainly on whether voice and local verification matter.
Open full comparison ↗USCountry guideUnited States
The United States has purpose-built visitor eSIMs from T-Mobile and AT&T, so travellers can compare direct-network products with global roaming eSIMs rather than assuming a marketplace is the only digital choice.
Open full comparison ↗TRCountry guideTürkiye
Türkiye requires more planning than most destinations. Vodafone sells a passport-registered tourist eSIM in shops, Turkcell supports eSIM, and some international eSIM websites or apps may be inaccessible after arrival.
Open full comparison ↗ITCountry guideItaly
WINDTRE now sells an online Tourist Pass Digital eSIM specifically to foreign visitors, while TIM's ordinary eSIM route is better treated as a domestic option with stronger identity requirements.
Open full comparison ↗MXCountry guideMexico
Mexico has direct local eSIM choices from Telcel and AT&T Go. Both can provide a Mexican number, but new-line identity linking rules make registration an important part of the purchase.
Open full comparison ↗GBCountry guideUnited Kingdom
The UK market combines direct prepaid eSIMs from flexible domestic providers with many global travel products. giffgaff and Vodafone now both publish no-contract eSIM routes.
Open full comparison ↗DECountry guideGermany
Germany offers prepaid eSIM through Telekom and Vodafone, but statutory identity verification is part of activation. A passport and a reliable video-identification route matter as much as the data allowance.
Open full comparison ↗GRCountry guideGreece
Greece has domestic prepaid and traveller products, but eSIM availability can differ between the named tariff and the issue channel. Vodafone CU clearly publishes eSIM activation, while COSMOTE's traveller offer should be checked for the exact SIM format.
Open full comparison ↗AECountry guideUnited Arab Emirates
The UAE has strong local tourist eSIM routes. du offers a passport-scanned tourist eSIM, while e& sells Visitor Lines and supports eSIM activation through its app, website and outlets.
Open full comparison ↗AUCountry guideAustralia
Telstra and Optus both sell prepaid eSIM online, accept an international passport for identity checks, and provide Australian numbers. Coverage beyond major cities should drive the choice.
Open full comparison ↗CACountry guideCanada
Koodo sells instant prepaid eSIM on the TELUS network, while Rogers has a newcomer route that can reserve a Canadian number before arrival. Canada-specific pricing and regional coverage deserve close comparison.
Open full comparison ↗PTCountry guidePortugal
Portugal has an unusually clear local choice: Vodafone sells a Portugal travel eSIM, while MEO sells domestic prepaid eSIMs online with QR delivery by email.
Open full comparison ↗ATCountry guideAustria
A1 sells an English-language prepaid travel eSIM for Austria. Other domestic prepaid brands may support eSIM, but visitors should verify the exact issue channel and identity process.
Open full comparison ↗CHCountry guideSwitzerland
Swisscom and Sunrise both sell online tourist eSIMs with Swiss service. The main comparison is speed, high-speed fair use, calls, identity checks and the amount usable elsewhere in Europe.
Open full comparison ↗NLCountry guideNetherlands
Vodafone and Simyo both publish prepaid eSIM availability. Vodafone provides direct network service, while Simyo uses the KPN network and can offer a lower-friction prepaid alternative.
Open full comparison ↗HRCountry guideCroatia
Hrvatski Telekom sells an online tourist eSIM with several validity choices. It is a strong benchmark against global products because it uses a direct Croatian operator route.
Open full comparison ↗IDCountry guideIndonesia
Indonesia is a case where a global travel eSIM may be simpler for a short visit. Telkomsel's ordinary eSIM rules currently distinguish residents with local identity or KITAS from short-stay tourists, while its tourist prepaid card is a practical physical fallback.
Open full comparison ↗SGCountry guideSingapore
Singapore has exceptionally strong local tourist eSIM competition. Singtel, M1 and StarHub all publish visitor products, with passport verification and important differences between data-only and voice-enabled packages.
Open full comparison ↗DOCountry guideDominican Republic
Claro supports eSIM, but its public page is a general domestic eSIM route rather than a purpose-built tourist checkout. Short-stay visitors should compare a global eSIM with a shop-issued local line.
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All 195 sovereign states.
This directory uses the 193 United Nations member states plus the Holy See and State of Palestine. Territories and dependencies are excluded from the 195-country count.
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Independent editorial directory. No eSIM provider or country pays for inclusion or position. Product terms change, so every full guide links to current first-party sources.