What is eSIM?
eSIM from Vodafone Ukraine is a virtual sim card and a perfect alternative to a physical sim card. Upon arriving in Ukraine, you might be worried about exorbitant roaming fees and out of plan additional fees from your network provider in your country. To avoid this concern, we recommend anyone coming to Ukraine to pick up a pre-paid Ukrainian sim card; these sim cards are incredibly cheap and usually offer you significantly more minutes and data for a fraction of the price you would be spending on roaming fees otherwise.
How eSIM can help during the pandemic
You are not required to have a Ukrainian SIM-card in your smartphone to download the "Act at Home." But you'll have to have a Ukrainian mobile number to give to the Ukrainian Border Control officer and share with the laboratory at your destination airport if you want to make a Covid-19 PCR test to avoid the 14-day self-isolation. (Care to grab all your luggage before heading to the lab) It is essential to activate the app when at your staying address. Within 24-hours, you'll receive a message to the app, saying: "Self-isolation or observation has terminated," and only from then you're exempt from undergoing self-isolation. To provide you with an obstacle-free supported trip to Ukraine, besides the COVID-19 Health Insurance Certificate, we are willing to assist you in having the required Ukrainian SIM or eSIM-card number before arrival.
eSIM benefits
Virtual SIM
Expand opportunities your mono-SIM device, use it with two SIM cards.
Easy connection
Buy eSIM at Vodafone online store, get a detailed manual and configure eSIM by yourself.
Safety
Thanks to eSIM, your data is more secure because the virtual card cannot be stolen or lost.
Caring for nature
eSIM is a totally digital SIM card. (no-plastic)
List of supported devices
As at 1 November 2020 eSIM support
iPhone 11/12/XR/XS/SE, iPhone 11/12 Pro, iPhone 11/12 Pro Max, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 12 mini
iPad 2019, iPad Air 2019, iPad mini S, iPad Pro 11/12.9
Samsung Galaxy S20/S20+, S20 Ultra, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 20/Note 20 Ultra
Google Pixel 3/3a/3 XL/3a XL, Pixel 4/4a/4 XL, Pixel 5
Motorola RAZR, RAZR 5G
Huawei P40/P40 Pro, Mate 40/Mate 40 Pro, Mate Xs
Microsoft Surface Duo
Currently, eSIM cannot be installed on smartwatches.
For disclaiming reasons (on this example), Vodafone guarantees the correct operation of eSIM only on devices certified in Ukraine.
Setup
Cost
At the time of writing (11/02/2021), this SIM Card is:
150UAH
($5, €4.5, £3.9)
All links and info travellers to Ukraine need to know. ↓
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine advises that PCR document showing results must:
Be in English (translation into Ukrainian is preferable, if possible - not obligatory)
State the sample collection time and the time when results were received
Specifically, mention the test type – PCR – polymerase chain reaction.
Show the full name, date of birth, and passport number of the traveler.
Include the name, address, and contact details of the lab performing the test
Clearly state the result – COVID-19 NO or COVID-19 YES.
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 tests are widely available at the expense of the individual.
The average cost of a PCR test is 60 USD.
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