Türkiye has banned eSIMs, affecting holiday makers who now face the choice of purchasing local SIM cards or paying high roaming fees for mobile data.
Travellers to Türkiye are not affected so long as they purchase and install the eSIM before arrival. The eSIM ban is primarily targeted at Turkish residents buying eSIMs for use in Türkiye.
Tourists must ensure their digital SIM is fully downloaded and functioning prior to departure to avoid connectivity issues. The inability to activate eSIMs in Turkey may lead to difficulties in accessing services, such as maps and transport.
