Does eSIM work in Türkiye?
Yes. All major carriers support eSIM. Note that Turkey has strict IMEI registration rules for long stays, but tourist/roaming eSIMs (not registered locally) bypass this for up to 120 days.
Major carriers supporting eSIM
- Turkcell
- Vodafone Türkiye
- Türk Telekom
Popular eSIM plan types in Türkiye
Data plans 5–50 GB for 7–30 days. Roaming eSIMs avoid the IMEI registration issue.
How to get an eSIM for Türkiye
- Buy before you fly (recommended). Choose a travel eSIM provider, pick a data bundle for Türkiye (or an Asia/Europe/global pack), and pay online. You'll get a QR code by email within minutes.
- Install on Wi-Fi. On iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM. On Android: Settings → Network → SIMs → Download a SIM. Scan the QR code at home so it's ready when you land.
- Activate on arrival. Turn on the new plan, enable Data Roaming, and your phone will connect to Turkcell (or a partner network).
- Top up if needed. Most providers let you add more data from their app without buying a new eSIM.
Reminder: travel eSIMs are almost always data-only — standard voice calls/SMS don't work, but WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal, Telegram etc. all do.
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Good to know
- Make sure your phone supports eSIM — check your phone if you haven't already.
- Your phone must be unlocked (carrier-locked phones, especially some US Samsung models, can't add third-party eSIMs).
- You don't need to remove your physical SIM — keep it active for incoming calls/texts while using the eSIM for data.
- Turkey requires IMEI registration for devices using local SIMs longer than 120 days; roaming/travel eSIMs bypass this.