Can I install it in India if I forget?
You need an internet connection to install an eSIM, so do it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. Then switch to it when you land.
Prices in pounds · for UK travellers
eSIM for India from the UK
Visiting family, touring Rajasthan or relaxing in Goa? Compare an India travel eSIM in pounds with what your UK network charges there.
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- QR code by emailinstall before you fly
- Keep your UK numberdata-only eSIM
- 24/7 live chatin the Graba SIM app
- Pay your way
Before you buy: straight answers
Will banking and UPI apps work?
Many Indian apps send codes to an Indian number, which a data-only eSIM doesn’t have. Keep your UK SIM on for your own bank’s codes.
Is 30 days enough for a family visit?
If you are staying longer, choose a plan with a longer validity or top up before it ends.
What your trip to India costs
Set your trip length and how you use your phone. eSIM bars are data-only plans that cover the whole trip; UK network bars use your UK allowance and include calls and texts. EE and Vodafone don’t publish a price for India that we can check, so they aren’t charted.
Sources: O2 roaming (checked 6 November 2026) · Three roaming (checked 6 November 2026) · Airalo fixed-data plans (checked 9 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
India eSIM
How long is your trip?
Pick the trip that sounds most like yours. Every plan is data only, paid once, with no contract.
Prices in GBP
Not sure? Answer 3 quick questionsWe’ll show the maths behind our suggestion.
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On every plan here
- Uses AirTel, with 5G where available
- Starts when you first connect, so you can install it before you fly
- QR code by emailInstall it in minutes
- Keep your numberData only, your SIM stays in
- 24/7 live chatIn the Graba SIM app
- Pay onceNo contract, guest checkout
More options
Other sizes for different kinds of trip.
Only need a day?
A day pass gives you full-speed data for one day, then slower data for the rest of the day.
500MB to 10GB a day
From £2.75
See day passesHow we choose these plans
For each trip we pick the current plan that costs the least while lasting the whole trip and gives about 0.3 to 0.7 GB a day, enough for maps, messages and social media. A plan may last longer than the trip. Everyone uses data differently, so check your phone’s recent data use. “Best value” only appears when that plan also costs the least per GB of all the plans that fit.
Arriving in India
- DEL Delhi
- BOM Mumbai
- GOX Goa Mopa
- GOI Goa Dabolim
- BLR Bengaluru
- COK Kochi
- ATQ Amritsar
- MAA Chennai
Signal where people go
- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
- The Golden Triangle cities are well covered, and so are the main roads between them.
- Goa
- Good in the beach towns; quieter southern beaches can be patchier.
- Kerala
- Kochi and the backwaters are covered near villages; houseboats on remote stretches can lose signal.
- Mumbai
- Strong signal across the city.
- The Himalayas
- Hill stations have signal in town; high passes and treks usually don’t.
Networks our India plans use: AirTel
Your UK network in India
India is outside the EU, so Europe roaming deals on UK plans don’t cover it. What each network publishes for India, and a week of it:
| Network | What it charges | 7 days | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
 EE | Varies by plan EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for India. | No published price | EE roaming |
| O2 | O2 Travel £7 a day with the O2 Travel Bolt On: unlimited calls, texts and data, at up to 2 Mbps. | £49.00£7 a day × 7 | O2 in India vs eSIM |
| Vodafone | Zone D India is in Vodafone’s Zone D, where a daily fee applies. Check the price for your plan in Vodafone’s roaming charge checker. | No published price | Vodafone roaming |
 Three | Go Roam Around the World Extra £8 a day in Go Roam Around the World Extra (£7 on plans from 2021 to 2025), or £42 for a 7-day pass. Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. | £42.007-day pass | Three in India vs eSIM |
Sources: EE (checked 29 October 2026) · O2 (checked 6 November 2026) · Vodafone (checked 29 October 2026) · Three (checked 6 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Graba SIM vs Airalo: the same plans, side by side
Plans with exactly the same data allowance and validity for India, both data-only and priced in pounds. Coverage and networks can differ, so check the plan details before you buy.
Highlighted: the lower price for each plan. Holafly sells unlimited data only, priced in US dollars, so it isn’t in this like-for-like table.
Sources: Airalo fixed-data plans (checked 9 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Compare prices for India
Know before you go
- Many Indian apps and payment services send a one-time code to an Indian mobile number. A data-only eSIM doesn’t give you one, so carry cash or a travel card for payments.
- Family visits often run longer than 30 days. Check the plan’s validity covers your whole stay.
- India isn’t covered by Europe roaming deals on UK plans. Check your network’s India rate before you go.
Crossing a border from India?
A India plan covers India only. This is what your UK network charges next door:
| Going on to | O2 | Three | Vodafone | eSIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepaltrips to Kathmandu | Standard rates | Standard rates | Check Vodafone | Nepal plans |
| Sri Lankaa week in Sri Lanka | £7 a day | £8 a day (Go Roam Around the World) | Check Vodafone | Sri Lanka plans |
Set it up before you fly
- Check your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM on our compatibility page.
- Install the plan at home on Wi-Fi with our iPhone or Android guide.
- When you land at Delhi, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it only.
Questions about India
Will I get an Indian phone number?
No. The plan is data-only. Your UK SIM stays in your phone for texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM’s data.
Is a 30-day plan enough for a family visit?
For a stay of up to 30 days, yes. For longer stays, check the plan’s validity, and plan to top up or buy a second plan before the first one ends.
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming in India?
For a week with about 0.7 GB a day, the Graba SIM 5GB, 30 days plan costs £6.99, less than each published UK network option for India (the lowest is Three at £42.00). UK network prices include calls and texts; the eSIM is data only.
What do UK networks charge in India?
EE: EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for India. O2: £7 a day with the O2 Travel Bolt On: unlimited calls, texts and data, at up to 2 Mbps. Vodafone: India is in Vodafone’s Zone D, where a daily fee applies. Check the price for your plan in Vodafone’s roaming charge checker. Three: £8 a day in Go Roam Around the World Extra (£7 on plans from 2021 to 2025), or £42 for a 7-day pass. Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data.
What if something goes wrong?
Live chat in the Graba SIM app is open 24/7. Email and contact-form requests are answered Monday to Friday.
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