# eSIM card

**URL:** <https://forum.russiable.com/t/esim-card/291>\
**Category:** Travel to Russia\
**Created:** [October 10, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/esim-card/291 "2025-10-10T16:55:07Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Krasiu](https://forum.russiable.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/4491bb/32.png) [@Krasiu](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Krasiu)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/esim-card/291/1 "2025-10-10T16:55:07Z")

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Hello.  
There are some changes with SIM cards in Russia. As I noticed in Holafly it’s not possible to get eSIM card in Russia. I’m planing on my next trip to Russia so maybe you have different options to solve this issue. I’ve been using Holafly so far in Russia, so I hope that there already alternatives.

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**Author:** ![Brady](https://forum.russiable.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/dec6dc/32.png) [@Brady](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Brady)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/esim-card/291/2 "2025-10-13T07:08:30Z")

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Yes, it seems ALL the eSIMs are shut down now. I have just tried Holafly, Nomad, Mobimatter & eSIM.sm but all “are having problems”. So, are there any alternatives left? I will be travelling to StP in 2 weeks so I can see if I can find an eSIM before then.

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**Author:** ![NorseVictory](https://forum.russiable.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@NorseVictory](https://forum.russiable.com/u/NorseVictory)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/esim-card/291/3 "2025-10-13T22:38:21Z")

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> **[Russia Blocks Mobile Data for 24 Hours for Foreign SIM Users](https://matrix.in/blogs/news/russia-blocks-mobile-data-for-24-hours-for-foreign-sim-users?srsltid=AfmBOooLsvO8tLU2VBxCPLrQhnvoHOl5mA2kw-XXX2e4S7Y32m_7o6fr)**
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> Stuck without internet in Russia? It’s the new 24-hour SIM rule. Learn what’s happening and quick hacks to stay connected while you wait.

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**Author:** ![Brady](https://forum.russiable.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/dec6dc/32.png) [@Brady](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Brady)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/esim-card/291/4 "2025-10-15T00:43:43Z")

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It looks like the Matrix eSIM from India needs an Indian phone number to buy it ☹

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**Author:** ![NorseVictory](https://forum.russiable.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@NorseVictory](https://forum.russiable.com/u/NorseVictory)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2025, 4:04am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/esim-card/291/5 "2025-10-15T04:04:21Z")

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@Brady

Meant it for the information that it provided on dealing with the blackout - not recommending the esim that they provide.