Pay once and you're done
No surprise bills when you get back. Pick your GB and days, pay a fixed price and browse worry-free. If you don't use it, we refund you.
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eSIM Sri Lanka
4.8/5Instant delivery in 1 minute
Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G connection
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
100% secure payment
Refund 180 days if unactivated
Instant delivery
Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges. Fair use: Light 0.5 GB/day and Ultra 1 GB/day at full speed; after that, 512 Kbps until the daily reset.
Coverage in Sri Lanka- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G coverage and speed in Sri Lanka
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Refund if we can't get it working
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed3G / 4G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
The eSIM Sri Lanka gives you internet in Sri Lanka without roaming from the minute you land. Scan the QR you receive by email, without removing your physical SIM and with no roaming charges, and arrive connected to find your way with Maps, book over WhatsApp or translate signs instantly.
You browse on Mobitel's local network with 4G coverage in Colombo, Kandy and Galle. Choose the GB and days you need and pay only for that; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and use the hotspot to share internet with whoever travels with you.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data in Sri Lanka as soon as you activate
- Hotspot included to share internet with those travelling with you
- Your usual number stays active: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
- Top up data without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data only: no traditional calls or SMS (VoIP apps work)
- Your phone must be eSIM compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile before you leave: you have 180 days from purchase to do so
Specifications
- Speed: 4G depending on local coverage
- Networks: LK - Mobitel 4G
- Top-up: Yes
- Hotspot: Yes
- Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
- Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase
The (almost) 5-star eSIM
The eSIM was very easy to install and, once I reached my destination, I had a connection from the very first moment without having to worry about roaming.
Activation was quick and simple, and I had a connection the whole time with no hassle. Coverage and speed were very good.
I went on a trip around Latin America and had coverage everywhere, at a very good price. Highly recommended 💪🏼
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Sri Lanka
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Sri Lanka without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in more than 200 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
eSIM plans for Sri Lanka
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Sri Lanka.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka · 100 MB | 7 days | €1,33 |
| Sri Lanka · 500 MB | 7 days | €1,33 |
| Sri Lanka · 1 GB | 7 days | €3,56 |
| Sri Lanka · 3 GB | 30 days | €9,81 |
| Sri Lanka · 3 GB | 15 days | €10,25 |
| Sri Lanka · 5 GB | 30 days | €13,82 |
| Sri Lanka · 10 GB | 30 days | €25,43 |
| Sri Lanka · 20 GB | 30 days | €37,47 |
| Sri Lanka · 50 GB | 180 days | €93,25 |
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your Sri Lanka plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSIM.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSIM and enable roaming.
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSIM eSIM for Sri Lanka is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Sri Lanka: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €1,33
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Connect in 200+ destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to Sri Lanka, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSIM eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of Sri Lanka from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSIM eSIMs for Sri Lanka have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across Sri Lanka. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSIM eSIM you pay a fixed price for your Sri Lanka data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSIM in Sri Lanka without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Sri Lanka with 4G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In Sri Lanka you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for Sri Lanka, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Sri Lanka as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Sri Lanka, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSIM eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our Sri Lanka plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another Sri Lanka plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in Sri Lanka. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
Learn to travel connected
More about the Sri Lanka eSIM
eSIM for Sri Lanka: internet without roaming
With an eSIM for Sri Lanka you land in Colombo with mobile data working from minute one, no need to hunt for a store or wrestle with a physical card. Your plan connects to the local networks with the best coverage, Dialog Axiata, Mobitel (SLT-Mobitel), Hutch and Airtel, so you get real 4G on the coast and in the main cities. Sri Lanka is not part of the European Union, so your plan from home charges international roaming — this is where an eSIM really saves you.
Roaming in Sri Lanka: why an eSIM makes sense for you
Roaming outside the EU is expensive. Many carriers charge between 10 and 15 € a day to use your data in Sri Lanka, or bill each megabyte at sky-high rates. On a two-week trip around the island that adds up to over 150 € just for connectivity. With our eSIM you buy a fixed data package, you know what you pay upfront, and you forget about bill shocks when you get home.
How much does an eSIM for Sri Lanka cost?
To give you an idea: if you're using maps, WhatsApp and some social media, 1 GB covers a short getaway; for one or two weeks uploading photos from Ella or Sigiriya, budget between 3 and 5 GB; and if you're working or sharing a hotspot, go for 10 GB or more. You can see all the sizes and compare destinations on all destinations before you decide.
eSIM vs physical SIM in Sri Lanka
A physical SIM means queuing at Bandaranaike airport or a shop in Colombo, showing your passport and waiting for registration. The eSIM is 100 % digital: you buy it before you leave, install it with a QR code, and land with internet already active. Plus you keep your usual number on your main SIM to receive calls and bank SMS.
Does the eSIM work in Colombo, Kandy and Galle?
Yes. Dialog and Mobitel coverage is solid in Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo and the southern beach area. On inland routes like Ella, Nuwara Eliya or Sigiriya you'll have signal in the towns and along the main roads, though deep in the jungle or on Yala safaris it may weaken, just like with any network in the country.
How do you activate the Sri Lanka eSIM?
After purchase you receive a QR code by email. You scan it from your phone settings, select the eSIM for data and enable data roaming on that profile. In a couple of minutes you're connected, without swapping cards or restarting anything. If you want the step-by-step with screenshots, check our eSIM guide with full details for iPhone and Android.
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