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eSIM for Colombia

Get your eSIM for Colombia — No swapping. No roaming fees. Instant 4G/5G activation.

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Get Connected with an eSIM Colombia

As you step into bustling Bogotá or navigate the colorful streets of Cartagena, having reliable internet makes booking ride-shares and checking maps effortless. An eSIM Colombia gives you instant access to local mobile data the moment you arrive, skipping airport SIM card queues entirely. Avoid roaming fees: Keep your home number active while using prepaid internet for daily data needs. Setup before departure: Install your travel SIM at home so you are online as soon as you land. Travel seamlessly: Effortlessly navigate Medellín, look up coffee tours in Salento, or stream along the Caribbean coast. Flexible data volume: Select a tailored data plan ranging from 100MB to 20GB across 7, 15, or 30 days. Powered by Movistar, you will access mobile data with speeds up to 5G across cities and popular regions. With fixed data packages built for short trips or longer journeys, you get complete flexibility over your usage.Delivered instantly via email, your eSIM includes a one-tap installation link for iOS and Android, as well as a QR code alternative. Activate it before flying for effortless connection in Colombia.

Plan details

What's included.

Coverage

Colombia

Top-Ups

Available

Add more data anytime

Hotspot

Included

Share with your devices

Activation

After installation

Plan starts as soon as you install the eSIM

Activation time

Within 180 days

Activate before this window ends

How activation works

Buy & Activate Your Colombia eSIM in 4 Simple Steps

Get connected in four steps. No plastic SIM card. No roaming surprises. Check your device compatibility, choose your data plan, and activate your eSIM for Colombia instantly via One-Tap Link or QR code.

01

Choose your plan

Select your destination and pick the data plan that fits your trip.

02

Receive your eSIM

Within minutes of checkout, you get an email with your eSIM and step-by-step install guide.

03

One-tap install

On iOS 17.4+ and Android 13+, tap the universal install link from the email — no QR scanner needed.

04

Connect on arrival

Turn on data roaming for the new eSIM line. You're online in seconds — no SIM swap.

Prefer manual setup? You can also scan the QR code from Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.

Good to know

Questions, answered.

What's an eSIM?

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, so you do not need a physical SIM card. Install it using the QR code or one-tap installation link in your email. When the plan starts depends on the activation rule shown in its details.

Is my device eSIM compatible?

Most phones from 2018 onward support eSIM — including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy S/Note/Fold models.

Activate in seconds

After checkout we email you a QR code instantly. Scan it, follow the on-screen steps, and your eSIM is installed in under a minute. iOS and Android users also get a one-tap direct install link — no QR scanner needed.

Keep your WhatsApp

Your WhatsApp account stays tied to your original number. The travel eSIM only handles data, so you keep chatting, calling, and receiving codes as usual — just without roaming fees.

Benefits

Fast and reliable connection.

  • Stream HD video without buffering.
  • Send photos and stories in seconds.
  • Crystal-clear video and voice calls.
  • Reliable maps and navigation, on the move.

Built for the apps you actually use

Stable, low-latency data on 4G LTE and 5G partner networks — so WhatsApp, Maps, Instagram and your bank app just work, the moment you land.

Compatibility

Is my device eSIM compatible?

Check if your device supports eSIM for Colombia travel — find out below.

129 device families supported — search your model or build code.

Apple

  • iPhone 18 / 18 Pro / 18 Pro Max
  • iPhone 17 / 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max / Air
  • iPhone 16 / 16 Plus / 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max

Samsung

  • Galaxy S26 / S26+ / S26 Ultra
  • Galaxy Z Fold8 / Z Flip8
  • Galaxy S25 FE / Z Flip7 FE

Google

  • Pixel 10a
  • Pixel 10 / 10 Pro / 10 Pro XL / 10 Pro Fold
  • Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL / 9 Pro Fold / 9a

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, so you do not need a physical SIM card. Install it using the QR code or one-tap installation link in your email. When the plan starts depends on the activation rule shown in its details.
Your Avelis eSIM uses available partner networks at your destination for mobile data. Coverage and speed depend on the selected plan, local network, device, and location.
Choose your destination and data plan on withavelis.com, complete your purchase, and we will send your eSIM and installation instructions by email.
Use a stable internet connection to scan the QR code in your email or open the one-tap installation link. You can install the eSIM before departure, but check the plan details first: some plans start on installation, while others start when they connect at the destination.
We send your eSIM by email after checkout. Installation usually takes only a few minutes, but delivery, installation, and the start of the plan are separate. Follow the activation rule shown in your plan details.
An eSIM can be installed without swapping your physical SIM and is easy to manage while travelling. Your Avelis eSIM is data-only; calls, SMS, and any charges on your home line depend on your home provider.
Yes, turn on data roaming for the Avelis eSIM and select it for mobile data. Turn off data roaming on your main SIM if you want to avoid unintended data charges. Charges for calls and SMS on your main SIM depend on your home provider.
If your eSIM has been neither installed nor used, contact our support team to request a full refund. We review partially used plans individually. The applicable conditions are set out in our refund policy.
Yes. WhatsApp normally remains linked to the number already registered in the app while the Avelis eSIM provides mobile data. Calls, SMS, and verification messages on your main line remain subject to your home provider's terms.
On iPhone: Settings › Mobile Data › select the Avelis plan › Remove Mobile Data Plan. On Android: Settings › Network & Internet › SIMs › select the Avelis eSIM › Erase. Deleting the plan does not affect your device or other SIMs.

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