When does the validity period start for a Sri Lanka plan?

Question

I'm flying to Colombo next month and plan to install the eSIM before I leave. Does the validity period start when I install it, when I connect to a network in Sri Lanka, or on a fixed date? I want to make sure I don't lose days before my trip.

Sara (GotoeSIM) · Accepted Answer

For Sri Lanka, the plan validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a local network in Sri Lanka, not when you install it. So you can install it at home without losing any days.

Mark T. · Answer

I installed mine a week before my trip and it only activated once I landed and turned off airplane mode. Worked perfectly.

Priya K. · Answer

Just make sure you don't manually select a network before you arrive, as that can start the clock. I waited until I was in Colombo and it was fine.

James (GotoeSIM) · Answer

To add: the validity is based on the first network connection in the destination country. If you have a layover elsewhere, it won't activate there.

Elena R. · Answer

I had a 12-hour layover in Dubai and was worried, but my Sri Lanka plan didn't start until I reached Colombo. No issues.

David L. · Answer

Mine started as soon as I connected in Sri Lanka, and I got a notification. The countdown was exactly 30 days from that moment.

Aisha M. · Answer

If you're unsure, you can check the plan details in the app. It shows 'not activated' until you connect in Sri Lanka.

Tom H. · Answer

I activated mine at the airport in Sri Lanka and it worked instantly. The validity started then, so no wasted days.

When does the validity period start for a Sri Lanka plan?

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