# Central Asia eSIM

> A 5 GB Central Asia eSIM costs £12.99 for 30 days across 5 countries with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.

This Central Asia eSIM suits a route that crosses Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and it can take in Sri Lanka and Pakistan too. Install one eSIM and carry it through all five countries, so you can plan a trip from Almaty to Colombo without swapping SIMs at every stop.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: 5 countries; speed up to 4G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: UK
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/central-asia

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £6.99 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £2.33 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £7.99 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £2.66 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £12.99 / €15.99 / $16.99 | £2.60 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $30.99 | £2.40 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £36.99 / €43.99 / $46.99 | £1.85 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £3.41 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £2.45 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.75 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.23 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £7.99 / €9.49 / $10.49 | £1.09 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £13.99 / €16.49 / $17.99 | £0.96 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £7.99 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £2.66 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £10.99 / €13.49 / $14.49 | £2.20 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £10.99 / €13.49 / $14.49 | £1.57 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £10.99 / €13.49 / $14.49 | £1.10 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £15.99 / €19.49 / $20.99 | £1.07 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £31.49 / €37.99 / $40.99 | £1.05 | no |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £5.99 / €6.99 / $6.99 | £3.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £15.99 / €18.99 / $20.99 | £2.67 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £20.99 / €25.49 / $27.49 | £2.10 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £20.99 / €25.49 / $27.49 | £1.50 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £20.99 / €25.49 / $27.49 | £1.05 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £31.49 / €37.99 / $40.99 | £1.05 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £62.49 / €74.99 / $81.49 | £1.04 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £7.99 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £2.66 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £21.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £2.44 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | £1.43 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £29.99 / €35.99 / $38.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £44.49 / €53.49 / $57.99 | £0.99 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £88.99 / €106.49 / $115.49 | £0.99 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £28.99 / €33.99 / $36.99 | £1.93 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £38.49 / €46.49 / $49.99 | £1.54 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £38.49 / €46.49 / $49.99 | £1.10 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £38.49 / €46.49 / $49.99 | £0.77 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £57.49 / €68.99 / $74.99 | £0.77 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £114.99 / €137.49 / $149.49 | £0.77 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £17.99 / €21.99 / $22.99 | £1.80 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £52.99 / €62.99 / $67.99 | £1.77 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £71.49 / €85.49 / $92.49 | £1.43 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £71.49 / €85.49 / $92.49 | £1.02 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £71.49 / €85.49 / $92.49 | £0.71 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £106.99 / €127.99 / $138.49 | £0.71 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £212.99 / €255.49 / $276.99 | £0.71 | yes |

## Networks

- Kyrgyzstan: Beeline (4G)
- Kazakhstan: Beeline (4G)
- Sri Lanka: Mobitel (4G)
- Pakistan: Jazz (4G)
- Uzbekistan: Beeline (5G)

## Which Central Asia eSIM plan fits my route?

One eSIM covers five countries here, so a route through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan can also take in Sri Lanka or Pakistan.

- **A three-day run through Almaty and Bishkek:** for standard use (about 2.1 GB in all), try "500 MB a day for 5 days".
- **A week through Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara:** for standard use (about 4.9 GB in all), try "500 MB a day for 10 days".
- **Two weeks from Colombo to Lahore:** for light use (about 3.5 GB in all), try "5 GB for 30 days".
- **A month through Astana, Shymkent and Turkistan:** for heavy use (about 54 GB in all), try "2 GB a day for 30 days".

Sri Lanka and Pakistan are only in this bundle, while Tajikistan is only in the four-country Central Asia bundle.

## Which countries and networks does the Central Asia eSIM cover?

Five countries, one eSIM, and a route that runs from Uzbekistan's historic cities to the hill country of Sri Lanka. Your phone switches network by itself at each border. One of the five countries has 5G.

- **Uzbekistan:** Beeline, for Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara.
- **Kazakhstan:** Beeline, for Almaty and Astana.
- **Pakistan:** Jazz, for Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.
- **Sri Lanka:** Mobitel, for Colombo, Kandy and Galle.

Most plans can be topped up if your trip runs longer than planned. Your data reaches the internet through the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Find out more in [IP address help](/help/ip-address-another-country).

## Using one eSIM across Central Asia: tips for your route

From Charyn Canyon to Galle, one eSIM covers all five countries. Here's how to use it well.

- **Install before you leave:** Set up your eSIM at home, then keep data roaming on for the eSIM line at every border. [Turn on data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) shows you how.
- **Apps that matter:** Yandex Go and inDrive are the ride apps in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Careem and inDrive in Pakistan, and PickMe or Uber in Sri Lanka. For messages, use WhatsApp and Telegram in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Telegram in Uzbekistan, WhatsApp in Pakistan, and WhatsApp or Viber in Sri Lanka. For maps, 2GIS is widely used in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
- **Pakistan data:** Mobile data can be switched off temporarily in some areas during security events or protests.
- **Home number:** Keep your home number for calls and texts, then [sort out WhatsApp before you go](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number).
- **Top up on the road:** Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data mid-trip.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Central Asia?

Central Asia eSIMs start at £3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £12.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which countries does the Central Asia eSIM cover?

One eSIM works in all 5 countries: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Uzbekistan. The full list with the network in each country is on this page.

### When does my Central Asia eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Central Asia, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Central Asia eSIM?

Yes. Most Central Asia plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.

### Does it come with a phone number?

Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.

### What if my plans change?

Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.

### Does the Central Asia eSIM work in Pakistan and Sri Lanka?

Yes, both countries are on this eSIM, and they're the two that set it apart from the other Central Asia bundle. Your eSIM uses Jazz in Pakistan and Mobitel in Sri Lanka.

### Does the Central Asia eSIM include Tajikistan?

No, Tajikistan isn't on this one. The other Central Asia bundle has four countries, including Tajikistan, and leaves out Sri Lanka and Pakistan. If Tajikistan is on your route and those two aren't, that's the one for you.

### Can I use one Central Asia eSIM for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan?

Yes, all three are on this eSIM, and it uses Beeline in each. Yandex Go and inDrive are the ride apps in all three, and 2GIS is widely used in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for maps.

### Is there 5G on the Central Asia eSIM?

Not everywhere. Only one of the five countries on this eSIM offers 5G, so don't count on it across the whole route. If 5G matters to you, look at each country's page before you buy.

### Can mobile data be switched off in Pakistan on the Central Asia eSIM?

Yes, that can happen. Pakistan is on this eSIM, but mobile data can be switched off temporarily in some areas during security events or protests. Save offline maps and important bookings before you go, just in case.

### Does the Central Asia eSIM work at Tashkent airport?

Yes, Uzbekistan is one of the five countries on this eSIM, and Tashkent (TAS) is one of its airports. Samarkand (SKD) and Bukhara (BHK) are the other two, and Telegram is the messaging app to have ready.