iPhone eSIM guide

How many eSIMs can you add to an iPhone?

You can keep several travel eSIMs on one iPhone. The number you can save is different from the number you can use at the same time.

Updated 27 October 2026

The short answer

Apple says you can manage eight or more eSIM profiles on a supported iPhone. They can stay saved for future trips.

iPhone 13 and later, and iPhone SE (3rd generation), can use two eSIMs at once. Only one cellular data network is used at a time.

iPhone

Two active eSIMs, or one physical SIM and one eSIM where a SIM tray is available.

Two active eSIMs, or a physical SIM and an eSIM.

One active eSIM alongside one physical SIM. Save other eSIM profiles and switch when needed.

Apple

01
Open Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Data).
02
Tap the saved travel eSIM and turn on its line. Turn off another line if your iPhone has reached its active-line limit.
03
Select the travel eSIM for Cellular Data. Check its roaming setting and your provider’s activation instructions.

Important

Your iPhone must support eSIM, and the provider must support activation for your plan. Regional and carrier variants can differ.
If you use two different carriers, your iPhone must be unlocked or both plans must use the same carrier.
Do not delete a travel eSIM merely to make room for another active line. You can usually switch a saved line off.
Adding two active lines does not combine their mobile data. Your iPhone uses one cellular data network at a time.