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South Africa eSIM

€499
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Accepted payment methods

  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Bancontact
  • BLIK
  • EPS
  • Google Pay
  • iDEAL Wero
  • Klarna
  • Maestro
  • Mastercard
  • MB WAY
  • MobilePay
  • PayPal
  • Przelewy24
  • Shop Pay
  • Union Pay
  • Visa

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Privacy Assurance

Your privacy is our priority. Your personal and payment information is secure, never shared with third parties, and protected for a safe shopping experience

Why choose our South African eSIM

  • Flexible high-speed 4G/5G data plans, starting from 5GB
  • eSIM for South Africa has no roaming fees or hidden costs
  • Multiple data plans for short trips or extended stays
  • Data-only South Africa eSIM for apps, navigation, and streaming
  • Reliable coverage across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban
  • No phone number provided for data only plans
  • Compatible with eSIM-enabled iOS and Android devices
  • Instant delivery via email with easy activation
  • Best eSIM for South Africa travel, ideal for tourists and business travelers

Experience South Africa

Travellers calling family from the USA on a travSIM eSIM

While staying connected with family and friends

Navigating a US city using unlimited eSIM data

Navigating the cities with ease

Social and messaging apps running on a USA eSIM

Using your favorite apps

Travellers sharing photos in New York on a USA eSIM

sharing your trips, your way

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FAQs about our South Africa eSIM products.

Everything you need to know about the South Africa eSIM, grouped so you can find the right answer faster.

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What does the South Africa eSIM include?

The South Africa eSIM is data only. It does not include a phone number, calls or texts. Choose the data amount and number of days that suit your trip from the plan options on this page.

Can I make calls with the eSIM for South Africa?

Not as standard phone calls. The eSIM for South Africa is data only, so it has no call minutes or texts. You can still call and message over its data with apps such as WhatsApp.

Does the South Africa travel eSIM come with a phone number?

No. The South Africa travel eSIM is data only and does not include a phone number. To stay reachable, use calling and messaging apps such as WhatsApp over its data.

How long is the South Africa eSIM valid?

The South Africa eSIM lasts for the number of days shown in the plan you choose, counted from when the data plan starts. Until it has connected to a network for the first time, it stays valid for 1 to 2 years, so you can buy it well ahead of your trip.

Which network does the eSIM for South Africa use?

The eSIM for South Africa is not tied to one carrier. It connects automatically to the strongest available partner network once data roaming is switched on. If it does not connect, search manually: on Android go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Network Operators and turn off Select Automatically; on iPhone go to Settings > Mobile Data > Network Selection and turn off Automatic.

How do I install the eSIM for South Africa?

You install the eSIM for South Africa by scanning its QR code. Go to Settings > Mobile Data (or Connections) > Add eSIM > Scan QR Code > Next, then wait until the eSIM has installed. If installation fails, take out the physical SIM card that is in your phone and try again. Then switch on data roaming: on Android under Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks, on iPhone under Settings > Mobile Data > Mobile Data Options.

How do I activate my South Africa travel eSIM?

Send an activation request for your South Africa travel eSIM on our activation page. It is pre-activated as soon as we receive the request, whatever date you enter, and you receive an activation email. The data plan itself only starts when data roaming is switched on and the eSIM connects to a network.

Can I keep using WhatsApp with my own number on the South Africa travel eSIM?

Yes. WhatsApp keeps working with your current phone number while the South Africa travel eSIM provides the data.

How do I check how much data is left on the South Africa eSIM?

Your phone's mobile data usage screen shows an estimate, but it is not always accurate. For an exact figure, contact our support team. You will not receive a message when your data runs out.

Will my phone work with the South Africa eSIM?

The South Africa eSIM works on eSIM-compatible iPhone and Android devices. Your phone must also be unlocked. If it shows 'blocked', 'barred', 'incorrect SIM' or 'SP lock', it is locked to another network: ask your current provider for the unlock code.

eSIM Activation Made Easy

  • Email with the USA eSIM activation QR code and link

    Step 1: Receive Your Activation Link

    After purchasing your South Africa eSIM, you'll receive an email within an hour. This email includes a QR code and a direct link to our activation page. If you can’t scan the QR code, simply click the link.

    Important: This QR code and link are not your eSIM but your access to book your activation.

  • Booking a USA eSIM activation date on the activation page

    Step 2: Book Your Activation

    Click the link or scan the QR code to open the activation page. The SIM code is pre-filled, so you only need to enter your personal details and choose your activation date.

    Tip: It’s important to book your activation as soon as you receive the QR code and link to avoid any delays.

  • eSIM profile QR code ready to install on a phone

    Step 3: Get Your eSIM

    On your chosen activation date, we’ll send you an email with the actual eSIM QR code. Simply scan it to install your South Africa eSIM and enjoy seamless connectivity during your travels.

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