France eSIM — plans from $1.89
36 plans from $1.89, including unlimited ones. Mobile data with no roaming fees and a QR code emailed within a minute of payment.
eSIM for France: how it works
An eSIM is a digital SIM card: you install it from a QR code and get mobile data in France at local rates, with no roaming charges from your home carrier. Your main SIM stays active, so calls and texts still reach your usual number.
France has 36 plans to choose from: from small packages for a short trip to options that last up to 90 days and unlimited plans. The lowest price is $1.89, and you can pay by bank card (Visa, Mastercard) or in cryptocurrency.
The QR code arrives by email within a minute of payment. It is best to install the profile in advance, at home over Wi-Fi: then your data in France will work the moment you switch the phone on after landing.
How to set up an eSIM in France
- 1. Choose a plan — go by the length of your trip; the cheapest option for France costs $1.89 for 1 GB.
- 2. Pay — by bank card via Stripe or in cryptocurrency.
- 3. Scan the QR code — on iPhone in “Cellular → Add eSIM”, on Android in “Connections → SIM manager”.
- 4. Turn on mobile data — once you land, your phone connects to a local network on its own.
Your device must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Check device compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for France cost?
Plans start at $1.89. There are 36 plans in total, with different data allowances and validity of up to 90 days. You can pay by bank card (Visa, Mastercard) or in cryptocurrency.
How do I activate an eSIM in France?
The QR code arrives by email within a minute of payment. Scan it while you are still at home on Wi-Fi: the profile installs in advance, and your data in France starts working as soon as you switch the phone on after landing.
Do I need to turn off my main SIM card?
No. The eSIM works as a second line: your main number stays active for calls and texts, while mobile data goes through the eSIM. It is still worth switching roaming off on the main SIM so you do not run up extra charges.
Is there unlimited data in France?
Yes, the plans for France include unlimited packages — a good fit for video calls, navigation and working on the road. Speeds may be reduced once the fair-use limit is passed.