Japan KDDI eSIM Setup Guide
Follow the numbered steps for your phone.
Before you start
- Connect to the internet and install your eSIM before you fly.
- If it shows “Activating”, don’t worry. It will activate once you arrive in Japan.
For iOS Devices
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“Tap and hold” is only available on iOS 17.4 or later for QR code installations or links.

- 1From the email, tap and hold the QR code.
- 2Add eSIM.
- *Or you may simply scan the QR code.
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- 3Select “Allow”.
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- 4Set label for your eSIM.
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- 5Select this eSIM as Mobile Data default line.
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- 6Mobile Data select “Travel”.
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- 7Turning off the ‘Primary’ line overseas helps smoothen the activation process. Re-enable it once the travel eSIM is activated.
For Android Devices
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If “Tap and hold” in the email doesn’t work, download the QR code and try “Tap and hold” on the saved image.

- 1From the email, tap and hold the QR code.
- 2Select “Add plan to phone”.
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- 3Press “Add”.
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- 4eSIM added and selected.
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- 5Go back and select “Mobile Data” > eSIM 1.
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