India
eSIM.
Buy before you fly and connect fast in India without swapping SIM cards or paying high roaming charges.
Buy before you fly. Connect when you land.
Don't wait until you arrive. Set up your India eSIM from your couch and walk off the plane already online.
Set up before you fly
Install your eSIM at home over Wi-Fi. No airport queues, no fiddly SIM swaps when you land.
Use maps, WhatsApp & ride apps on arrival
Google Maps, Uber and WhatsApp — once your eSIM is connected, you can use them in Delhi or Mumbai.
Keep your physical SIM in your phone
On compatible dual-SIM devices, you can generally keep your home SIM installed while using your travel eSIM for mobile data.
Avoid roaming surprises
One upfront price. Use your travel eSIM for mobile data instead of relying on your home carrier's international roaming.
Pick the plan that fits your trip.
Three simple options. Choose the one that matches how you'll use data in India.
Light use
Messaging, maps and light browsing.
Quick trips, weekend getaways and travellers who mostly need WhatsApp and Google Maps.
See India plansStandard travel use
Maps, social media, messaging and browsing.
Most travellers. Enough for daily navigation, Instagram, WhatsApp and booking rides.
See India plansHeavy use & hotspot
Video uploads, hotspot sharing and heavy apps.
Content creators, remote workers, families sharing data, and anyone who streams or uploads.
See India plansIndia eSIMs from A$5.76. Full plan details and checkout on the India destination page.
What travellers use data for in India.
Think about how you'll use your phone day-to-day. It'll help you pick the right plan.
Google Maps
Navigate Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur without getting lost.
Uber & ride apps
Book rides the moment you land — no cash SIM needed.
Stay in touch with family, your hotel and guides over Wi-Fi calling.
Social media
Post stories from the Taj Mahal, Goa and Kerala without hunting for Wi-Fi.
Video uploads
Reels, TikToks and video calls — pick a heavier plan if you'll be uploading.
Family travel
Share hotspot with the family or buy a plan each so everyone's connected.
Set up is simple. Do it before you fly.
Most eSIM-compatible iPhones and Androids take less than five minutes to set up. We recommend installing your India eSIM at home over Wi-Fi so it's ready to switch on the moment you land.
India eSIM questions, answered.
Most eSIM-compatible iPhones (iPhone XS and newer) and recent Android phones work with our India eSIM. Use our compatibility checker to confirm your exact model before you buy.
Yes — and we recommend it. Install over Wi-Fi at home so it's ready to switch on the moment you land in India. Activation conditions vary by plan. Check your selected eSIM's activation details before travelling.
Activation conditions vary by plan. Most activate when you first connect to an Indian network, but some have different rules — check your plan's activation details at checkout for the exact policy. You can install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before you fly.
Yes. Most of our India plans support hotspot and tethering. Check the plan details on the India page to confirm.
If you run low, you can buy a top-up or a new plan from your Roamza account. It's delivered instantly — no need to find a shop in India.
For most travellers, yes. You skip the airport SIM queues, use your travel eSIM for data instead of relying on your home carrier's roaming, and keep your home SIM installed on compatible devices, and walk off the plane already connected. No fiddly SIM swaps.
Help if installation doesn't go smoothly.
Clear instructions, transparent policies, and real support if you need it. We're here to make sure you land connected.
Get your India eSIMIndia eSIM
India is one of the most popular travel destinations, and staying connected while you're there shouldn't mean paying your carrier's roaming rates. An India eSIM from Roamza lets you buy your data before you fly, install it at home, and switch it on the moment you land at Delhi or Mumbai — no SIM swap, no airport queues.
Whether you're marvelling at the Taj Mahal in Agra, exploring the palaces of Rajasthan, or relaxing on the beaches of Goa, a travel eSIM means you can use Google Maps to find your way, book an Uber from the airport, and message your hotel on WhatsApp without hunting for free Wi-Fi. On compatible dual-SIM devices, you can generally keep your home SIM installed while using your travel eSIM for mobile data. Calls, SMS and other services on your home SIM remain subject to your home carrier's roaming terms and settings.
How much data do you need in India?
It depends on how you use your phone. If you're mostly messaging, using maps and browsing, a lighter plan is plenty. If you're posting Instagram stories, uploading Reels, video-calling family, or sharing hotspot with a travel partner, go for a larger or unlimited plan. Our India plan selector helps you choose based on how you'll actually use data day-to-day.
Setting up your India eSIM
Setup takes about five minutes and we recommend doing it before you fly. Once you buy, we email your eSIM QR code and step-by-step instructions. Scan the code, follow the prompts, and your phone is ready. Activation conditions vary by plan — check your plan's activation details. You can install at home over Wi-Fi before you fly to India. Not sure if your phone is compatible? Check compatibility before you buy.
India eSIM vs buying a SIM in India
You can buy a local SIM at the airport or a convenience store in India, but it means queueing, showing your passport, fiddling with a SIM tray, and getting a new local number. A Roamza eSIM skips all of that — you keep your own number, avoid the queues, and walk off the plane already connected. It's the easiest way to stay online in India.
Ready to go? See India plans and get your eSIM, or get in touch if you have any questions.