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🇱🇰 eSIM for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is easier with data: ride-hailing beats negotiating tuk-tuk fares, train seats are booked online, and a live map helps on the winding hill-country roads.
Sri Lanka eSIM plans and prices
In short: Num sells 14 prepaid data eSIM plans for Sri Lanka, from $3.20 for 1 GB per day (1 day) up to 50 GB over 180 days at $100.45. The best value per gigabyte is 10 GB per day for 1 day at $11.97 ($1.20). It connects to 3, Dialog, Etisalat, Hutch and Mobitel with 5G on some plans. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in Sri Lanka, it installs by QR code on any eSIM-capable iPhone, and your own number keeps working.
Live prices, updated from our provider catalogue · 3G/4G, 3G/4G/5G. These are the amounts charged at checkout — nothing is added afterwards.
| Plan | Validity | Total data | Per GB | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1 GB | $3.20 | $3.20 |
| 500 MB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 500 MB | $6.72 | $3.28 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.38 | $3.38 |
| 2 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 2 GB | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 3 GB | $2.04 | $6.13 |
| 3 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 3 GB | $2.46 | $7.38 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 1 GB | $7.58 | $7.58 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 15 days | 3 GB | $2.54 | $7.61 |
| 5 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 5 GB | $1.89 | $9.43 |
| 5 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 5 GB | $2.10 | $10.52 |
| 10 GB per dayTop-up availableBest value | 1 day | 10 GB | $1.20 | $11.97 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 365 days | 1 GB | $14.35 | $14.35 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 10 GB | $1.62 | $16.19 |
| 50 GB totalTop-up available | 180 days | 50 GB | $2.01 | $100.45 |
Prices shown were generated on 2026-10-08 and can change with our provider's catalogue. The app always shows the current price before you pay.
Best Sri Lanka eSIM by trip length
Our pick for each trip length: the cheapest plan that lasts the whole stay and carries enough data for maps, messaging and a bit of video. Heavy streamers should go a size up.
| Trip | Our pick | Validity | Total data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend Sri Lanka eSIM for 3 days | 1 GB total | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.38 |
| One week Sri Lanka eSIM for 7 days | 3 GB total | 30 days | 3 GB | $6.13 |
| Two weeks Sri Lanka eSIM for 14 days | 5 GB total | 30 days | 5 GB | $9.43 |
| A month Sri Lanka eSIM for 30 days | 10 GB total | 30 days | 10 GB | $16.19 |
Using your eSIM in Sri Lanka
The plans on this page list 3, Dialog, Etisalat, Hutch and Mobitel as the networks the eSIM can attach to. Some plans here include 5G (4 of 14); the others are 4G, so check the speed line on the plan if it matters to you.
At the bottom of the table is 500 MB over 1 day for $3.28, at the top 50 GB over 180 days for $100.45. Every plan here can be topped up from the app without reinstalling anything.
Practical notes for Sri Lanka
- Coverage is good in Colombo, the south coast and the hill country towns; it drops in the national parks and on some train stretches.
- PickMe and Uber both operate and are the simplest way to get a fair fare.
- Install before you land — Colombo airport SIM counters involve a queue and passport registration.
How to get connected
- Download Num and pick Sri Lanka.
- Choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code the app gives you — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the Num line when you land.
Questions about Sri Lanka
How much does an eSIM for Sri Lanka cost?
Plans start at $3.20. The table on this page shows current prices — 14 options ranging from short trips to month-long stays. These are the prices you pay in the app; there are no separate activation or delivery fees.
Will my phone work with a Sri Lanka eSIM?
Most iPhones from the XR and XS onward support eSIM, and the handset must be carrier-unlocked. Check the compatibility page for the full list before you buy.
When does the plan start counting down?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in the coverage area, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and it will wait until you land.
Can I keep my normal number while using it?
Yes. The Num eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working while data runs over the travel plan. Turn your normal line's data roaming off to avoid a roaming bill.
Can I add more data if I run out?
Yes — reloadable plans can be topped up from inside the app without buying a new eSIM or reinstalling anything.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Sri Lanka?
Num does not sell unlimited plans for Sri Lanka. The closest are the daily-allowance plans, such as 1 GB per day, which give a fixed amount each day for the length of the trip. For most travellers the fixed bundles, from 500 MB to 50 GB, are better value.
Which networks does a Num Sri Lanka eSIM use?
It connects to 3, Dialog, Etisalat, Hutch and Mobitel and picks the strongest available network automatically. 4 of the 14 plans support 5G; the rest run on 4G/LTE.
Do I get a Sri Lanka phone number with the eSIM?
No. Num eSIMs are data-only. Your own number stays active on your existing SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other messaging apps keep working over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, see our guide to eSIMs with a phone number.
What is the best eSIM for Sri Lanka?
It depends on how long you stay and how much you use maps and video. On this page the best value per gigabyte is 10 GB per day for 1 day at $11.97 ($1.20); the trip-length picks match a plan to a weekend, a week, two weeks and a month.