Travel eSIM for students going abroad

Leaving Pakistan for university abroad is exciting — and overwhelming. Between visa paperwork, accommodation, and packing, the last thing you want to worry about is how you'll get internet when you land. An eSIM solves this before you even board the plane.

Why an eSIM is perfect for students

When you land in a new country for the first time, you need: maps to find your accommodation, WhatsApp to tell your family you've arrived safely, internet to book an Uber or check train times. Airport Wi-Fi is unreliable and often requires a phone number to log in — which you might not have yet if your PK SIM isn't roaming.

An eSIM gives you data the second you land. Buy it a day before your flight, install it on Wi-Fi at home, switch it on when you arrive — and you're connected before you even clear immigration.

Keeping your Pakistani number active

This is critical for students. Your Pakistani SIM is linked to: your bank account (OTPs for online transactions), your WhatsApp account, your Nadra and university registration, family and friends who only have your PK number. You cannot afford to lose access to it.

With an eSIM, you don't have to choose. Install the eSIM for data in your new country, set your PK SIM as the default for calls and SMS, and set the eSIM for mobile data only. Both work simultaneously. You receive OTPs on your PK number while using the eSIM for cheap, fast local data.

What happens long-term?

Most students eventually get a local SIM in their university country — and that's fine. The eSIM is your bridge for the first few days or weeks. Once you're settled, you can switch to a local contract and keep the eSIM as a backup. Or you can continue using eSIMs for data if you prefer the flexibility. Many students keep using travel eSIMs even after getting a local SIM — it's handy for trips to other European countries during breaks.

Which plan should students get?

For your first week, we suggest 10-20GB. You'll use data heavily — video calling family, downloading apps, setting up university accounts, navigating a new city. After the first week, you can assess your actual usage and buy a smaller plan if needed. Our short-term plans (1-7 days) are perfect for the initial landing period, while 30-day plans work well if you want internet sorted for the whole first month.