Seychelles
AfricaSeychelles eSIM
Data only eSIM
Starting from€4.50
Stay connected in Seychelles with data plans for travel, work, and everyday use abroad.
- Instant activation
- QR code delivery
- Secure checkout
- No physical SIM
- Flexible data plans
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What's included
Coverage areas
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How to activate
Get connected in under 5 minutes.
Purchase your plan
Select your preferred data package and complete the secure checkout process.
Receive QR code
Get your eSIM QR code instantly by email after purchase confirmation.
Scan and activate
Open phone settings, scan the QR code, and start using data immediately.
Buy a Seychelles eSIM Online
With an Ariya Mobile Seychelles eSIM you get mobile internet the moment you arrive — no physical SIM card and no hassle at the airport. Buy online, receive your QR code instantly by email and scan it to activate. Ideal for travel, work and everyday use in Seychelles.
The eSIM connects to reliable local networks in and around major cities such as Victoria, Beau Vallon, Anse Royale, Grand Anse, La Digue — handy for visiting family, holidays and everyday use.
Coverage & networks
The Seychelles eSIM connects to reliable local networks for stable 4G/5G internet in cities and popular destinations.
Instant delivery
After payment you receive your eSIM QR code straight away by email and in your Ariya account. No waiting and no shipping.
Easy activation
Scan the QR code, add the eSIM in your settings and turn on data roaming on arrival. Ready in a few minutes.
Mobile networks in Seychelles
Two operators run Seychelles' mobile market: Cable & Wireless Seychelles (CWS) and Airtel Seychelles, the renamed former Telecom Seychelles, which Bharti Airtel fully acquired in August 2010. CWS's own site confirms it sells mobile prepaid and postpaid plans, eSIMs and a 5G service. No public telecommunications regulator publishes coverage statistics, licensing terms or SIM-registration rules for Seychelles that could be verified, so we don't quote a coverage percentage or a registration procedure here — there simply isn't a sourced one to give.
Roaming in Seychelles without an eSIM
Seychelles is outside the EU and the EEA, so 'Roam Like at Home' does not apply. That arrangement covers the EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, along with Moldova and Ukraine — Seychelles is not among them. Your Belgian or Dutch bundle therefore stays behind: your operator bills every megabyte at its own out-of-bundle roaming tariff, without the EU price caps. Check that tariff with your provider before you go.
Buying a local SIM in Seychelles
Neither operator publishes what a visitor needs to bring to register a local SIM, and no identifiable regulator sets out a rule either. That's a genuine gap in what's publicly available, not a confirmation that no rule exists. A working eSIM that's already active before you land sidesteps the question entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Which mobile networks operate in Seychelles?+
Two: Cable & Wireless Seychelles (CWS) and Airtel Seychelles, the renamed former Telecom Seychelles, fully acquired by Bharti Airtel in August 2010.
Is there 5G in Seychelles?+
CWS's own site confirms it sells a 5G service, alongside prepaid, postpaid and eSIM plans. No coverage percentage is published by either operator or by any identifiable regulator.
Does my Belgian or Dutch plan work in Seychelles?+
No. Seychelles sits outside the EU and EEA 'Roam Like at Home' area. Your operator bills local data at its own out-of-bundle roaming tariff, without the EU price caps. Check that tariff before you fly.
What do I need to register a local SIM in Seychelles?+
Neither operator, nor any identifiable regulator, publishes a registration procedure for visitors. That's a gap in what's available, not proof no rule exists — reasonable grounds to set up a working eSIM before you fly instead.
Does my phone support eSIM?+
Most recent smartphones (iPhone XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel) support eSIM. Check your settings for an 'Add eSIM' option.
When should I activate my Seychelles eSIM?+
Install the eSIM before departure over wifi, but only enable data roaming once you arrive in Seychelles, so your plan starts at the right time.
How do I receive my eSIM?+
Right after payment you receive the QR code by email and in your Ariya Mobile account. Remember to check your spam folder.
Can I top up my plan?+
Yes, simply buy a new Seychelles eSIM plan when your data or validity runs out.