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Using an eSIM or roaming in China

Best for short trips

For many short-term visitors, the lowest-friction choices are:

travel eSIM or international roaming.

Choose roaming if you want maximum simplicity and to keep your normal number.

Choose a travel eSIM if your phone supports eSIM and you prefer a separate data plan.

Keep your home line available for banking codes, account recovery and travel alerts.

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Last verified 2026-10-05. Procedures and limits change — check official sources before you travel.