TIPInstall before you fly. Your plan only starts when it first connects at your destination.

Using kimsim in China

Your China eSIM roams on a Chinese network as a visitor, not as a Chinese SIM. Set up your apps before you fly, and test the ones you rely on.

Yes, we sell eSIMs for mainland China. A few things to know first.

Your China eSIM

Your kimsim line roams on a Chinese network as a visitor; the destination page lists which one. It isn't a Chinese SIM, so there's no shop visit and no passport check.

Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay at home, where the text code reaches your usual number.

Will my apps work?

We can't promise that any particular app or website will work in mainland China. Check before you rely on one for something important.

The APN

China plans often need a specific APN (for example cmlink). If yours does, it's shown in My eSIMs. How to set it.

Same as anywhere else

Install before you fly, then turn on Data Roaming for the kimsim line when you land.

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