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Which Apple iPad devices support eSIM?

29 Apple iPad models are on our eSIM compatibility list. Find yours below, then check that it is unlocked before you buy a travel eSIM.

Models on the list (29)

Use your browser's find (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to look for your model. The list follows our device database, is refreshed with the catalogue, and was last compared with the manufacturers' own eSIM pages on 2026-09-30.

  • Apple iPad (A16)
  • Apple iPad 8th Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
  • Apple iPad 10th Gen
  • Apple iPad Air 3rd Gen
  • Apple iPad air 4th Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
  • Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
  • Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)
  • Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
  • Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
  • Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)
  • Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
  • Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
  • Apple iPad mini (6th Gen)
  • Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
  • Apple iPad mini 5th Gen
  • Apple iPad Pro 11 inch 3rd Gen
  • Apple iPad Pro 11 inch 3rd Gen (1TB, WiFi+Cellular)
  • Apple iPad Pro 11 inch 3rd Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
  • Apple iPad Pro 11 inch 4th Gen
  • Apple iPad Pro 11 inch 4th Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
  • Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
  • Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
  • Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3rd Gen (1TB, WiFi+Cellular)
  • Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3rd Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
  • Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 4th Gen (WiFi+Cellular)
  • Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 5th Gen
  • Apple iPad Pro 12.9 inch 6th Gen
  • Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
  • Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)

Good to know

  • Apple's newest iPads (iPad A16, iPad Air M2 and later, iPad Pro M4 and later, iPad mini A17 Pro) have no physical SIM slot in their Wi-Fi + Cellular versions: they use eSIM only. In mainland China only iPad models that Apple lists for eSIM there can activate a cellular plan by eSIM. Source: Apple Support, checked 2026-09-30.

Before you buy an eSIM

  1. Make sure the exact model is on the list. Dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, the device has an eSIM chip.
  2. Check that the device is unlocked; see carrier lock.
  3. Pick a plan for your trip: how to choose a travel eSIM.
  4. Install it on Wi-Fi with the iPhone setup guide.

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Apple iPad and eSIM: common questions

Does my iPad support eSIM?
29 Apple iPad models are on our eSIM compatibility list; find yours in the list above. If it is not there, dial *#06# on the device: if an EID number appears, it has an eSIM chip. Some models sold in certain regions ship without eSIM even when the same model supports it elsewhere, so check the exact model you own.
Does my iPad need to be unlocked to use a travel eSIM?
Yes. A device locked to a carrier may refuse an eSIM from another provider. A device bought unlocked is not affected, and the carrier that sold a locked device can unlock it.
How do I install an eSIM on my iPad?
Install the eSIM while you have Wi-Fi by scanning the QR code from the order email, or by entering the details by hand. The iPhone setup guide shows each step.
Can I keep my number while I use a travel eSIM on my iPad?
Yes, on devices that support two lines at once: your own SIM keeps your number for calls and texts while the travel eSIM carries the mobile data.