【2024.09】Introduction of the iPhone 16 Series: eSIM Supported and Non-Supported Countries

Apple has announced its latest iPhone 16 series, featuring advanced design and functions that are attracting a lot of attention. For travelers and international business people, the key focus is on the support for eSIM. This article explains the eSIM support in the iPhone 16 series in detail.

First, let’s briefly review what eSIM is. eSIM is a digital SIM that eliminates the need for a physical SIM card. This allows users to switch carriers directly on their smartphones and manage multiple plans without swapping SIM cards.

However, not all countries and regions support eSIM. Below is a summary of the main countries that support eSIM and those that do not.

• United States: The shift towards fully eSIM-based models continues, and the iPhone 16 series supports eSIM.

• Japan: Major Japanese carriers (Docomo, au, Softbank, and Rakuten Mobile) support eSIM.

• Europe: Many European countries, including the UK, Germany, France, and Spain, support eSIM.

• Asia: Many Asian countries, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, are also adopting eSIM.

• China Mainland: The Chinese version of the iPhone continues to support only physical SIM cards, and eSIM is not available.

• Other Parts of Asia and the Middle East: In some countries, the infrastructure for eSIM has not yet been established, and support is limited.

These are some of the countries that support eSIM.

If you are not sure if the iphone16 series issued in your country can be used with eSIM, please refer to the detailed list below.

Africa, Middle East, India Area

1. Bahrain√
2. Botswana⨉
3. Cameroun⨉
4. République Centrafricaine⨉
5. Côte d'Ivoire⨉
6. Egypt⨉
7. Guinea-Bissau⨉
8. Guinée⨉
9. India√
10. Israel⨉
11. Jordan√
12. Kenya⨉
13. Kuwait√
14. Madagascar⨉
15. Mali⨉
16. Maroc⨉
17. Maurice⨉
18. Mozambique⨉
19. Niger⨉
20. Nigeria⨉
21. Oman√
22. Qatar√
23. Saudi Arabia√
24. Sénégal⨉
25. South Africa⨉
26. Tunisie⨉
27. Uganda⨉
28. United Arab Emirates√





Asia/Pacific Area

1. Australia√
2. 中国大陸⨉
3. HongKong(香港)⨉
4. Indonesia⨉
5. 日本√
6. 韓国√
7. マカオ⨉
8. Malaysia√
9. New Zealand√
10. Philippines√
11. Singapore√
12. Taiwan√
13. Thailand√
14. Vietnam√



Europe Area

1. Armenia⨉
2. Azerbaijan⨉
3. Brlarus⨉
4. België√ 
5. Belgique√ 
6. България⨉
7. Česko√ 
8. Danmark√ 
9. Deutschland√ 
10. Eesti⨉
11. España√ 
12. France√ 
13. Georgia⨉
14. Ελλάδα⨉
15. Hrvatska⨉
16. Ireland√ 
17. Italia√ 
18. Kazakhstan⨉
19. Kyrgyzstan⨉
20. Latvija⨉
21. Liechtenstein⨉
22. Lietuva⨉
23. Luxembourg√ 
24. Magyarország√ 
25. Malta⨉
26. Moldova⨉
27. Montenegro⨉
28. Nederland√ 
29. North Macedonia⨉
30. Norg√ 
31. Österreich√ 
32. Polska√ 
33. Portugal√ 
34. România⨉
35. Россия⨉
36. Slovensko⨉
37. Slovenia⨉
38. Schweiz⨉
39. Suisse√ 
40. Suomi√ 
41. Sverige√ 
42. Tajikistan⨉
43. Türkiye√ 
44. Turkmenistan⨉
45. United Kingdom√ 
46. Україна⨉
47. Uzbekistan⨉




North America Area

1. United States√ 
2. Canada√ 
3. Puerto Rico√ 




Latin America and Caribbean Area

All new models released in all Latin America and Caribbean countries are esim-capable.

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The iPhone 16 series is designed to be used with eSIM worldwide, but some regions still do not fully support it. 

To make the most of the convenience that eSIM offers, it’s important to check the support status in your region before purchasing. 

For frequent travelers and business people, eSIM is a very useful feature, so it’s worth considering when choosing your next smartphone.