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Does my iPhone support eSIM?

Most iPhones from recent years support eSIM. Two things decide whether you can use a travel eSIM: the model, and whether the phone is locked to one network.

Which iPhone models support eSIM

iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and every iPhone released after them support eSIM, as do iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later.

Some iPhone models sold in mainland China do not support eSIM. If you bought your iPhone there, check it using the steps below.

How to check in Settings

Open Settings → Mobile Service (called Cellular in some regions). If you see "Add eSIM" — or "Add Cellular Plan" on older versions of iOS — your iPhone supports eSIM.

How to check that your iPhone is not locked

Open Settings → General → About and look for Carrier Lock (Network Provider Lock in some regions).

"No SIM restrictions" means your iPhone is unlocked and can use a travel eSIM. Anything else means it is locked to your operator — ask them to unlock it before you travel.

The Voyafi app checks for you

Before you pay, the Voyafi app checks whether your iPhone model supports eSIM. It cannot detect a carrier lock, so check that yourself using the steps above.

Get a travel eSIM in the app

Pick your destination in the Voyafi app, pay once and install the eSIM on your iPhone before you fly.

Download on the App Store

Buy and install in the app — available on the App Store for iPhone.

The app is currently listed as JetSIM while we complete our rebrand to Voyafi.