eSIM for Ireland
Internet in Ireland from the moment you land. Install at home, no SIM swap.
- Networks
- Eir · 5GYour phone connects to the strongest network nearby automatically
- When validity starts
- On first connection in IrelandYou can buy and install it now
- Your home number
- Stays activeWhatsApp keeps working on the same number
- Hotspot
- Yes, you can share data
- What's included
- Data onlyCalls through WhatsApp or other apps
A Ireland eSIM costs from $2.59 (3GB for 30 days) to $11.32 (20GB for 30 days) and runs on Eir with 5G. There's also an unlimited plan at $1.94 a day, for 3 to 90 days. Validity starts on your first connection in Ireland, not on the day you buy, and your home number stays active for WhatsApp. You can share data over hotspot. Plans are data only; calls go through WhatsApp or other apps.
The classic self-drive route in Ireland — like the Wild Atlantic Way or the Ring of Kerry — mostly runs through small towns outside Dublin, where continuous online navigation matters more than in cities, since signage isn't always clear. Even in an English-speaking destination, a pre-installed eSIM saves you from pulling over to hunt for a connection.
How do I install an eSIM for Ireland?
- Within minutesGet a QR code by email
Together with install instructions.
- About a minuteInstall before you fly
Scan the code in your phone settings, while still at home.
- On landingLand and you're online
Data comes on by itself once your phone finds a network in Ireland.
What should I know before a trip to Ireland?
In Ireland the plan runs on Eir with 5G. Ireland and the UK are both in the Europe plan, which helps if you're continuing to Northern Ireland or London.
In Ireland taxis are mostly booked through FREENOW. Uber works there too, but it sends a licensed taxi rather than a private car. In Dublin, buses and the Luas are paid with a Leap card or a contactless bank card.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are eSIM, digital SIM, and virtual SIM all the same thing?
Yes. An eSIM (also called a digital SIM or virtual SIM) is a SIM with no physical component, installed on your device by scanning a QR code instead of inserting a card. You use it exactly like a regular SIM for data abroad, without hunting for a SIM kiosk at your destination.
Does my device support eSIM technology?
Most smartphones released in the last five years support eSIM. We recommend checking your device settings, or looking up your phone model in the FlySim compatibility checker. Open the compatibility checker
How exactly does activation work?
After payment, you'll receive a unique QR code by email. Scan it in your device's cellular settings (Add eSIM), confirm, and that's it.