Reunion

Yes, as long as you have an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked iPhone. That covers the iPhone XS, XR and every model since, including the SE (2020) and newer. After buying, you scan the QR code we email you and the Reunion eSIM installs in a minute or two. Your physical SIM stays in place, so you keep your normal number on your primary line and let the eSIM carry data while you explore Saint-Denis or the coast. If your iPhone was bought from a carrier, just confirm it is unlocked before you travel. Still unsure about your model? Our 24/7 support team can check compatibility for you before purchase, so you are never left guessing at the airport.

It does, provided the phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked. That includes the Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, the Z Fold and Z Flip range, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many recent Android handsets from other brands. Installation is the same simple process: scan the QR code we email after purchase and the Reunion eSIM is ready to go. You keep your usual number on your main SIM and use the eSIM purely for prepaid mobile data. Because eSIM support varies between regional Android models, it is worth checking your settings for an eSIM or "add mobile plan" option. If you cannot find it, message our 24/7 team and we will confirm whether your device supports this travel eSIM.

The Reunion eSIM runs on Orange, one of the island's leading mobile networks, giving you fast, reliable data with 5G where available. That means strong, dependable coverage across Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre and the busy west-coast resort towns, plus solid performance on the routes up to the volcano trails. You get the same local network quality a resident would use, without a contract or a roaming bill. Everything is data-only, so you stay connected for maps, messaging, streaming and calls through apps like WhatsApp and FaceTime. There is nothing to configure manually: once you arrive and the eSIM connects to Orange, your prepaid data is live and ready for the whole trip.

Coverage is strong in the populated areas and good along the main tourist routes. Because the Reunion eSIM uses Orange, you will have reliable mobile internet across Saint-Denis and Saint-Pierre, the coastal towns, and the roads leading toward the volcano trails and Piton de la Fournaise. Reunion is mountainous, so expect weaker or patchy signal deep inside the Cirques like Mafate, in remote forest gorges and on the highest hiking sections. This is normal island terrain rather than a fault with the eSIM. For longer hikes, download your offline maps before setting off. Around towns, beaches, viewpoints and most driving routes, though, your travel eSIM will keep you connected for navigation, bookings and sharing photos throughout the trip.

It takes just a couple of minutes. After you buy, we email you a QR code. On Wi-Fi, open your phone's settings, choose to add an eSIM or mobile plan, then scan that code to install it. We recommend installing before you fly. Crucially, your plan does not start counting down at install: validity and data only begin when the eSIM first connects to the Orange network after you land in Reunion. When you arrive, switch the eSIM on, turn roaming off on your normal line, and your prepaid data goes live automatically. No physical SIM swap, no shop visit, no settings to type in by hand. If anything looks unclear, our 24/7 support team can walk you through each step.

Yes, and we recommend it. Install the eSIM at home while you have stable Wi-Fi, simply by scanning the QR code we email after purchase. Installing early does not waste any of your allowance: your validity and data only start when the eSIM first connects to the local Orange network once you reach Reunion. That means you can set everything up days in advance and land at Roland Garros Airport in Saint-Denis ready to go, with no scrambling for airport Wi-Fi. When you arrive, enable the eSIM line, turn off roaming on your main SIM, and your mobile internet activates on its own. Setting up in advance is the easiest way to avoid stress and stay connected from the moment you touch down.

For most travellers, yes. Standard roaming can add steep per-megabyte charges from your home carrier, and the bill only lands after your trip. The Reunion eSIM is a flat, prepaid plan with the price known upfront, so there are no roaming fees and no surprises. You choose a data bundle before you go and that is what you pay. If you run low, you simply buy or add another plan rather than risking expensive overage. It is the same approach as a local tourist SIM, but without hunting for a shop or swapping out your physical SIM card. You keep your own number active for calls and texts on your home line, and let the eSIM handle affordable mobile data throughout Reunion.

It depends on how you travel. For a week of light use, mostly maps, WhatsApp, email and occasional browsing, a smaller bundle is usually enough. If you stream music or video, upload lots of photos and clips from the volcano trails or beaches, or rely on your phone for navigation every day, plan for more generous data. A rough guide: light users often manage on around 1GB per day, while heavy users and hotspot sharers may want 2GB or more daily. Because the Reunion eSIM is prepaid with no roaming fees, you do not need to overbuy. Start with a sensible plan, and if you run low you can top up with another bundle in minutes rather than paying inflated rates upfront.

Absolutely. The Reunion eSIM is data-only, which means there are no native calls or SMS on the eSIM line itself, but everything you actually use works over data. WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage, Messenger and other VoIP and data apps run normally for calls, voice notes, video and texts. Your own phone number stays active on your primary physical SIM, so you can still receive bank verification codes and important SMS on that line. The trick is simple: keep your main SIM in the phone but switch its roaming off, then let the eSIM carry your data. That way you avoid roaming charges while staying reachable on your usual number and chatting through WhatsApp exactly as you do at home.

Yes, personal hotspot and tethering are fully supported. You can share your Reunion eSIM connection with a laptop, tablet or a travel companion's phone, which is handy for working from a cafe in Saint-Denis or keeping the whole family online at your guesthouse. Just remember that anything you tether draws from the same prepaid data allowance, so hotspot use, especially video calls, large downloads or streaming, can use your bundle faster than browsing alone. If you plan to share regularly, choose a larger data plan from the start, or simply top up with another bundle when you run low. There are no roaming fees either way, so you stay in control of costs while keeping all your devices connected.

The best travel eSIM for Reunion is one that runs on a strong local network, installs in minutes and has no surprise roaming bills, which is exactly what the GulfData Reunion eSIM offers. It uses Orange for fast, reliable data across Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre and the routes up to the volcano trails, with 5G where available. You activate instantly by scanning a QR code we email, install before you fly, and only start your plan when you land. It is prepaid with the price known upfront, supports hotspot sharing, and lets you keep your normal number for calls and texts. Backed by 24/7 support before and during your trip, it is a simple, dependable way to stay online throughout Reunion.