The Viasimo Kenya eSIM is a prepaid data plan for travellers visiting Kenya, delivered as a QR code by email before your trip. It works across Kenya, including Nairobi, and needs no physical SIM, no contract, and carries no roaming charges. You install it in advance so you can connect as soon as you land.
The Kenya eSIM suits short city visits, business trips, and longer stays alike, with durations from 1 to 30 days. Plans start at €1.00.
Available Plans
Choose a data amount and a validity period to match your trip.
Data Options
0.1 GB
0.5 GB
1 GB
2 GB
3 GB
5 GB
10 GB
20 GB
Unlimited data
Validity Options
1 Day
7 Days
15 Days
30 Days
Which Plan Should You Choose?
1 to 7 days: short holidays, city breaks and business trips to Kenya.
15 days: two-week trips and combined safari and city itineraries.
30 days: extended stays, long research trips and slow travel across Kenya.
Smaller data plans suit maps, messaging and browsing; a larger or unlimited plan suits streaming, video calls and heavy use.
Good to Know
Coverage: the Kenya eSIM provides data within Kenya, including Nairobi.
Data range: plans run from 0.1 GB up to 20 GB, plus an unlimited data option.
Validity: the Kenya eSIM is available for 1, 7, 15 or 30 days, counting down once the plan is activated.
Your phone number: your existing number stays active for calls and texts through your primary SIM, since the eSIM adds a separate data line.
No physical SIM: the Kenya eSIM arrives by email as a QR code, so there is nothing to collect or post.
Quick setup: installation takes a few minutes, so you can connect on arrival in Kenya.
eSIM Details
Available networks
Airtel4G LTE / 5G
Data
Unlimited
Validity
Up to 30 days
Speed
4G LTE / 5G
Hotspot / tethering
Included
Speed limit
Never
Activation
Automatic on arrival
Top-ups
Always possible
Travel with confidence knowing you'll have reliable mobile data throughout your trip. There's no need to visit a local store to buy a physical SIM card, or deal with complicated setup processes. Keep your existing phone number active for calls and messages while using affordable mobile data for maps, messaging, streaming, and more. With an eSIM for Kenya, you'll stay connected every step of the way.
eSIM for Kenya
Select your plan
Duration
Data
Quantity
1
One Tap Activation Your eSIM plan starts automatically when you connect in Kenya for the first time. Install it in one tap on Android or iOS, before or during your trip.
Three quick steps take you from checkout to browsing in minutes.
01
Choose your plan
Tell us where you’re going and pick the eSIM that suits your trip.
Unlimited Data
30 days
5 GB
30 days
10 GB
30 days
02
Activate in one tap
Hit activate and follow a couple of quick prompts to set up your eSIM.
eSIM Installed
03
Get unlimited data
Your eSIM switches on by itself the moment you land.
Thailand
Active
Remaining dataUnlimited
Valid for30 days
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How eSIMs work
01
Stay connected from the moment you land
Connected on arrival
5G
Live data
Instant & fast
Roaming $0
Your eSIM activates automatically when you reach your destination. No waiting, no setup, just instant mobile data when you land.
Connect instantly: Getting online is effortless: choose a data plan and you’re set. Already there or still en route, you’re connected either way.
Fast, dependable internet: Tap into high-speed local networks for a steady connection. Browse, navigate and stream smoothly anywhere your trip takes you.
Simple to set up: An eSIM does away with plastic SIM cards entirely. Install and manage the whole thing right on your phone in minutes.
No roaming charges: Skip the pricey roaming bills that come with travel. With honest, upfront pricing you always know exactly what your data costs.
02
Use your favourite apps just like at home
Online abroad
Just like home
Chat
Navigate
Share
Mail
Message · navigate · share · stream
Use all your favourite apps abroad with instant data, seamless browsing, streaming, navigation, and messaging from the moment you arrive.
WhatsApp: Stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues through instant messages, voice calls and photo sharing on fast data abroad.
Google Maps: Find your way with fast, reliable data for maps, directions, live traffic and route planning while you’re out and about.
Instagram: Share stories, post photos, scroll your feed and keep up with friends on quick, dependable data abroad.
Gmail: Check your inbox, send the messages that matter and stay on top of things while you travel on steady high-speed data.
For a week in Kenya, the Kenya eSIM offers 7-day validity paired with data amounts from 0.1 GB up to 20 GB or an unlimited data option. Choose a smaller plan for maps, messaging and browsing, or a larger or unlimited plan if you stream video or make frequent video calls.
The Kenya eSIM works within Kenya, including Nairobi. It provides data coverage across the country and does not extend to other destinations.
Yes, the Kenya eSIM works in Nairobi, which is within its Kenya coverage. It provides mobile data for use in the city and across Kenya.
The validity of the Kenya eSIM counts down once the plan is activated. Durations of 1, 7, 15 and 30 days are available, so pick the option that matches your time in Kenya.
The Kenya eSIM is delivered by email as a QR code, which you scan to install on your phone. Installation takes a few minutes, so you can set it up before departure and connect on arrival in Kenya.
The Kenya eSIM provides a mobile data line on your phone. Whether you can share that data by hotspot or tethering depends on your device settings; the eSIM itself supplies the data allowance you have purchased.
When your data runs out, the Kenya eSIM is a prepaid, one-off purchase, so you can buy another Kenya eSIM plan to continue. Plans are available with data from 0.1 GB up to 20 GB and an unlimited option.
Yes, your existing phone number stays active for calls and texts through your primary SIM while using the Kenya eSIM. The eSIM adds a separate data line and does not change your number.
The Kenya eSIM is delivered digitally by email as a QR code. It is a prepaid, one-off purchase with no subscription, and there is no physical SIM to collect.
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