India eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for India is available from €2.19 and active straight away: in India it connects to the Jio, Airtel, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 88%. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for India — at a glance
- From
- €2.19
- Local networks
- Jio, Airtel, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi)
- Technology
- 4G/LTE & 5G
- Network coverage
- 88%
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
All eSIM plans for India
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €2.19 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €9.49 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €14.99 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €20.99 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €29.49 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €43.49 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €79.99 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €2.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €5.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €7.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €10.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €19.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €31.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €40.99 |
India is a country brimming with contrasts: millennia-old temples in Rajasthan, the electric chaos of Mumbai, the calm of the Kerala backwaters or the dizzying altitude of Ladakh. In this immense territory of 1.4 billion people, staying connected is not a luxury; it is an absolute necessity. Whether you are finding your way through the lanes of Varanasi, booking a train on IRCTC or letting loved ones know you are safe from a remote ashram, an eSIM activated before you leave spares you the interminable queues at Indian airport SIM counters and the often tedious formalities for foreigners.
Flight time from Paris
About 8h to 9h30 (direct flights to Delhi or Mumbai)
Time difference
+4h30 in winter / +3h30 in summer (UTC+5:30)
Best time to visit
October to March (dry season, mild temperatures)
Power sockets
Types C, D and M — adapter essential for French plugs
Why is an eSIM essential in India?
Buying a local SIM card in India as a foreign tourist is notoriously complicated: some operators require an Indian address, a form filled in in several copies, an ID photo and sometimes several days' wait before activation. With a Simpartout eSIM you bypass this obstacle course entirely. The Jio network covers 88% of the national territory with solid 4G, including remote regions such as deepest Rajasthan or the hills of the North-East. 5G is already available in the big metropolises such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Be aware, though: some border areas (Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh) may have particular network restrictions. With your eSIM activated from Paris, you are up and running as soon as you leave the plane at Indira Gandhi International, a real relief after 8 hours of flying.
Network coverage in India
Operator
Jio
+ Airtel
Technology
4G/LTE & 5G
Coverage
88%
How to install your India eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in India, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching India, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in India, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching India, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits India best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | From €2.19 | €5–30 | €5–15/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |