This page is for travelers whose trip crosses continents, or whose route is not fixed yet, and who want one eSIM for all of it. A global plan is convenient, but it usually costs more per GB than a regional or country plan, so we compare the two below. If you know your countries, the country guides linked on this page are the better starting point.
Quick Answer: Which eSIM for International Travel?
- Cheapest global plan with 10 GB: eSIM4Travel at $20.08 for 30 days (72 countries), then Global YO at $20.79 (180 days) and Yesim at $32.55 (30 days), from our tariff data of 10 November 2026.
- Best record with a large sample: among the providers in the tables with 100 or more reports, Holafly worked well for 2,220 of 2,406 (92%), Roamless worked well for 506 of 555 (91%), Maya Mobile worked well for 2,956 of 3,243 (91%).
- Unlimited, no counting: Maya Mobile lists 177 countries on its unlimited plans, from $9.99 for 3 days in our data, and worked well for 2,956 of 3,243 reports (91%).
- Often cheaper if you stay in one region: the cheapest 10 GB plan covering Europe is $7.93, covering Asia $17.24, against $20.08 for the cheapest global plan (all from our tariff data).
- Airalo: worked well for 1,345 of 1,873 reports (72%). Its global plan lists 159 countries at $57 for 180 days.
The reports are travelers' own reports of whether a provider worked in a country, 19,052 in total across all countries, 16,254 of them positive. They are per country and provider, not per plan, and they are not Vefru tests of the global plans below: provider tests do not prove how a plan performs in a specific country.
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Best Global eSIM Providers: Price, Coverage and Reports
One row per provider, using its cheapest global plan with 10 GB and at least 7 days of validity that lists 70 or more countries in our tariff data (snapshot of 10 November 2026). Price per GB is the plan price divided by 10. Validity differs between plans, so compare the days as well as the price. Each plan was last updated on the date shown, so confirm the price on the provider's page. "Worked" counts traveler reports from all countries.
| Provider | 10 GB global plan | Price per GB | Countries in plan | Worked (reports) | Price updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM4Travel | $20.08 for 30 days | $2.01 | 72 | 104 of 119 (87%) | 2026-10-20 |
| Global YO | $20.79 for 180 days | $2.08 | 100 | 548 of 672 (82%) | 2026-09-28 |
| Yesim | $32.55 for 30 days | $3.25 | 83 | 512 of 622 (82%) | 2026-11-06 |
| Nomad | $39 for 180 days | $3.90 | 98 | 2,613 of 3,050 (86%) | 2026-08-19 |
| Ubigi | $39 for 30 days | $3.90 | 178 | 2,375 of 2,792 (85%) | 2026-11-06 |
| GigSky | $44.99 for 60 days | $4.50 | 134 | 935 of 1,161 (81%) | 2026-11-06 |
| Jetpac | $45 for 30 days | $4.50 | 102 | 732 of 830 (88%) | 2026-11-07 |
| Roamless | $56.95 for 30 days | $5.70 | 125 | 506 of 555 (91%) | 2026-11-06 |
| Saily | $56.99 for 180 days | $5.70 | 105 | 328 of 407 (81%) | 2026-11-06 |
| Airalo | $57 for 180 days | $5.70 | 159 | 1,345 of 1,873 (72%) | 2026-09-28 |
| Maya Mobile | no 10 GB global plan in our data; unlimited from $9.99 for 3 days | not comparable | 177 | 2,956 of 3,243 (91%) | 2026-10-20 |
| Holafly | no global 10 GB plan in our data | not comparable | not listed | 2,220 of 2,406 (92%) | not listed |
| ByteSIM | no global 10 GB plan in our data | not comparable | not listed | 597 of 679 (88%) | not listed |
| GoMoWorld | no global 10 GB plan in our data | not comparable | not listed | 483 of 643 (75%) | not listed |
Read the table with care. Validity ranges from 30 to 180 days, so a long plan is only a bargain if you will use the data in that time. Our Airalo alternatives guide and the reviews of Nomad review, Ubigi review, Holafly review, Airalo review, GigSky review and Maya Mobile review give provider detail.
Which Countries Does Each Plan Cover?
For the same plans as above, whether each country is listed in our tariff data for that plan. "Not listed" means the country is missing from the plan in our data, not that it is confirmed to fail; we do not guess. Check the plan page for your exact route.
North America, Europe and the Gulf
| Provider | USA | Canada | Mexico | UK | France | Türkiye | UAE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM4Travel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Global YO | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yesim | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nomad | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
| Ubigi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GigSky | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jetpac | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Roamless | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Saily | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Airalo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maya Mobile | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Asia, Oceania, Latin America and Africa
| Provider | Japan | China | Thailand | India | Australia | Brazil | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM4Travel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
| Global YO | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
| Yesim | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nomad | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ubigi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GigSky | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jetpac | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
| Roamless | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Saily | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Airalo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maya Mobile | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Global plans list between 72 and 178 countries in our data. Plans without China: none. Plans without India: eSIM4Travel. A global plan does not mean every country: check the countries you will visit.
Global, Regional or Country Plan?
The cheapest 10 GB plan with at least 7 days of validity in our tariff data (10 November 2026):
| Plan type | Cheapest 10 GB plan | Price per GB | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | eSIM4Travel: $20.08 for 30 days | $2.01 | 72 |
| Europe regional | eSIM4Travel: $7.93 for 30 days | $0.79 | 38 |
| Asia regional | Global YO: $17.24 for 30 days | $1.72 | 24 |
If most of your trip is in one region, a regional plan is usually cheaper; for one country, compare the country plan in that country's guide. A global plan makes sense when you cross several continents, when your route may change, or when you want one eSIM to keep for future trips. Plans with 180 days of validity are the ones to keep for later.
Best Global eSIM Plans by Data Size
Cheapest global plans by size in our tariff data (10 November 2026 snapshot, validity 7 days or longer, plans listing 70 or more countries). The unlimited row shows the three cheapest unlimited plans, one per provider (its cheapest, whatever the length). Cheapest is not the same as best: read the coverage tables and the report counts above before you choose.
| Data | Cheapest | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 GB | eSIM4Travel: $7.75 for 30 days, 72 countries | Global YO: $14.24 for 30 days, 100 countries | GigSky: $24.99 for 15 days, 134 countries |
| 10 GB | eSIM4Travel: $20.08 for 30 days, 72 countries | Global YO: $20.79 for 180 days, 100 countries | Yesim: $32.55 for 30 days, 83 countries |
| 20 GB | Global YO: $31.99 for 365 days, 100 countries | eSIM4Travel: $39.81 for 30 days, 72 countries | Yesim: $43.77 for 90 days, 83 countries |
| Unlimited | Maya Mobile: $9.99 for 3 days, 177 countries | GigSky: $17.99 for 1 day, 130 countries | Airalo: $24 for 3 days, 161 countries |
Not sure how much data you need? Our travel data calculator and the guide how much mobile data you need for travel give a figure for your trip. To compare every plan that covers your countries, use the comparison tool, and see our free eSIM data guide for trials.
Country Guides for the Most Visited Destinations
The ten countries with the most traveler reports in our data (10 November 2026), each with its own guide:
- Best eSIM for Japan: 2,055 reports
- Best eSIM for the USA: 1,682 reports
- Best eSIM for the UK: 1,076 reports
- Best eSIM for China: 994 reports
- Best eSIM for Italy: 769 reports
- Best eSIM for Türkiye: 762 reports
- Best eSIM for France: 705 reports
- Best eSIM for Spain: 632 reports
- Best eSIM for Canada: 511 reports
- Best eSIM for Thailand: 464 reports
How to Set Up a Global eSIM
- Check that your phone is unlocked and takes an eSIM; our list of phones that take an eSIM covers the regional variants that do not.
- Buy the plan and install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. The iPhone eSIM guide and Samsung eSIM guide show the menus.
- Check the activation rule on the plan page: some plans start at install, others at first connection, and the validity counts from there.
- Keep the eSIM off until you land, then turn it on, set it as the data line and turn on data roaming.
- If nothing happens after a few minutes, toggle airplane mode, restart, or pick the network by hand. Our eSIM troubleshooting guide covers the rest.
How We Compiled This Page
Prices, validity and countries come from the plan data behind our comparison tool, as of 10 November 2026; each plan's own update date is in the provider table. Traveler reports are the reports submitted to Vefru for provider and country pairs, counted until the same date. We say "worked well" only where at least 70% of reports were positive; below that we show the counts. Vefru may earn a commission when you buy through our links; it does not change which plans we recommend. Plan details change often, so confirm price, countries and hotspot rules on the provider's page.
Frequently Asked Questions About eSIMs for International Travel
Which eSIM is best for international travel?
Is a global eSIM cheaper than a regional or country eSIM?
Does a global eSIM cover every country?
Can one eSIM work on several trips?
How much data do I need for an international trip?
Can I use my phone as a hotspot on a global eSIM?
Summary: the Best eSIM for International Travel
For a trip across several continents, eSIM4Travel is the cheapest global plan with 10 GB at $20.08, and Holafly and Roamless have the best records among providers with a large sample (2,220 of 2,406 and 506 of 555). If your trip stays in one region, a regional plan is usually cheaper: 10 GB from $7.93 in Europe and $17.24 in Asia in our data. Whatever you choose, check that the plan lists every country on your route, install it at home on Wi-Fi, and switch it on after you land.
Compare All eSIM Plans
Use the comparison tool to filter every plan by the countries on your route, data and validity. Change the country list to match your trip.
