Claro eSIM: Where to Buy It and What It Costs in 2026

The answer to “does Claro have eSIM” and “does Claro support eSIM” is not the same in every country. Claro is the América Móvil brand across Latin America, a single corporate name, but 17 separate local operations each with their own product lineup, pricing, and eSIM readiness. Brazil has a fully developed eSIM product called Claro Flex. Colombia and the Dominican Republic have tourist eSIM options. Several other countries have partial or no eSIM availability.

This guide goes through every country where Claro operates and gives a direct answer on eSIM availability, starting price, and where to buy or activate.

What is a Claro eSIM and how do you buy it online

Claro is the consumer brand of América Móvil, the largest telecommunications company in Latin America by subscriber count. In Brazil alone, Claro reported 87.1 million mobile subscribers at the end of 2024, with a market share of 33–34% nationally.

eSIM support within the Claro group is uneven. Brazil has the most mature implementation. Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Peru have working tourist eSIM products. Ecuador, Argentina, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala have limited availability, typically for postpaid customers rather than tourists. Most other Claro markets do not offer eSIM as of mid-2026 (check Claro eSIM news for updates as availability may change).

Three ways to buy a Claro eSIM:

1. Mi Claro app, the self-service app for each country’s Claro operation. Available for Brazil (Meu Claro), Colombia (Mi Claro Colombia), and others. Plan purchase and QR code delivery happen in-app.
2. Official website, each country’s Claro site (claro.com.br, claro.com.co, claro.com.do, etc.) allows online purchase and QR code delivery for supported plans.
3. In-store at a Claro branch, required in countries where national ID verification is mandatory. Staff complete registration on-site and generate the QR code.

Claro Flex is Brazil’s main Claro Flex eSIM-compatible prepaid mobile plan. It is not a separate eSIM product, it is a prepaid plan that works with eSIM hardware on compatible phones. Outside Brazil, the local equivalent may be called “Claro eSIM Prepago” or similar.

Claro eSIM compatible devices

Claro eSIM is supported on:

• iPhone XS and later (all models)
• iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020) and later
• Samsung Galaxy S20 and later
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold / Flip series (Z Fold 2 onwards)
• Google Pixel 3a and later
• Motorola Razr 2019 and later
• Most flagship Sony, Huawei (limited), and OnePlus devices from 2020 onwards

Your device must be carrier-unlocked. An unlocked smartphone is required for eSIM activation on any network. In Brazil, devices sold directly by Claro may be locked to the network for up to 12 months. In other Claro markets, unlock policies vary. Check with your device manufacturer if uncertain.

Claro eSIM availability by country at a glance

Country	eSIM Available?	Local ID Required?	Starting Price (approx.)	Where to Buy
Brazil	Yes	No (tourists)	R$45 (~$9) / 30 days	Meu Claro app, claro.com.br
Colombia	Yes	No (tourists)	COP 25,000 (~$6)	Mi Claro app, stores
Dominican Republic	Yes	No (tourists)	DOP 350 (~$6)	claro.com.do, stores
Peru	Yes	Yes (DNI or passport)	PEN 15 (~$4)	Mi Claro app, stores
Ecuador	Limited (postpaid)	Yes (cedula)	,	Stores only
Argentina	Limited (postpaid)	Yes (DNI)	,	Stores only
Costa Rica	Limited	No	,	Stores, Mi Claro CR app
El Salvador	Limited	Yes (DUI)	,	Stores only
Guatemala	Limited	Yes (DPI)	,	Stores only
Nicaragua	No	,	,	,
Honduras	No	,	,	,
Chile	Limited	Yes (RUT)	,	Stores only
Panama	Limited	Yes (cedula)	,	Stores only
Uruguay	No	,	,	,
Paraguay	No	,	,	,
Puerto Rico	Yes (via T-Mobile/AT&T)	No	,	US carrier apps

Does Claro offer an eSIM in Brazil?

Yes. Claro Brazil has the most developed Claro eSIM card product in the group. The Claro eSIM for Brazil is available for both prepaid and postpaid customers, with no physical presence required for tourists, you can buy Claro eSIM online or through the Meu Claro app, the entire purchase and activation process is remote.

Claro Brazil operates on 4G LTE across spectrum bands including 700 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, and 2,600 MHz. 5G launched in July 2022 and now runs on 2.3 GHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz spectrum. Brazil’s national 5G population coverage reached 68.39% by Q4 2025, ahead of the government’s 2027 target. Claro’s 5G footprint covers 54.0% of the population as of mid-2026, with 16.1 million 5G subscribers as of May 2025.

Read also: Mobile Internet and SIM Cards for Brazil.

Claro Brazil eSIM price and plans

Claro Flex is the primary prepaid eSIM-compatible product. Current Claro eSIM plans for Brazil (verify at claro.com.br before publication):

• Claro Flex 15 GB / 30 days: R$45 (~$9)
• Claro Flex 20 GB / 30 days: R$55 (~$11)
• Claro Flex 30 GB / 30 days: R$75 (~$15)
• Claro Flex Unlimited / 30 days: R$110 (~$22)

Plans include unlimited calls and SMS within Brazil. Data plan validity is 30 days. Data is consumed at full 4G/5G speeds until the allowance runs out, then reduced to 128 Kbps until the plan renews or is topped up.

Claro Brazil also offers postpaid plans (Claro Controle) that include eSIM support, starting at R$65/month with automatic renewal.

Where to buy a Claro eSIM in Brazil

• Meu Claro eSIM app (iOS and Android): select eSIM, choose a Flex plan, complete payment, and receive the QR code within the app. No physical ID required for purchases under a certain value threshold.
• claro.com.br: same process via browser with QR code delivered by email.
• Claro stores: staff can complete the full process including biometric registration. Required for postpaid plans.

Tourists buying a Claro Brazil local data plan via eSIM can complete the entire purchase remotely using a credit card. A Brazilian CPF (tax ID) is required for some higher-value plans, if you do not have one, stick to the standard Flex prepaid tiers which accept international cards without CPF registration.

Does Claro offer a tourist eSIM in Colombia?

Yes. Claro Colombia eSIM is available as a prepaid product for tourists and residents. The Claro eSIM Colombia option does not require a Colombian national ID for short-term tourist plans, you can purchase using a passport or foreign ID.

Colombia’s mobile network coverage runs on Claro’s 4G LTE infrastructure with 5G expansion underway in Bogotá and Medellín. Coverage in major cities is strong. Rural coverage along tourist routes (coffee region, Caribbean coast, Amazon) is 4G with occasional 3G fallback.

Claro Colombia eSIM price and plans

Sample pricing (verify at claro.com.co):

• Tourist plan 10 GB / 30 days: COP 25,000 (~$6)
• Tourist plan 20 GB / 30 days: COP 45,000 (~$11)
• Tourist plan 30 GB / 30 days: COP 60,000 (~$14)

International roaming and international calls are not included in the tourist data plans. For calls, WhatsApp or Wi-Fi calling over the data plan is the practical option.

Where to buy a Claro eSIM in Colombia

• Mi Claro app (Colombia version): purchase and QR code delivery in-app.
• claro.com.co: online purchase available for tourist plans.
• Claro stores in major cities: Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Cartagena. For in-store purchase, bring your passport.

The Mi Claro Colombia app is available in Spanish only. If you need English-language support, purchasing through the website or visiting a store in a tourist area (where staff often speak English) is easier.

Does Claro offer a tourist eSIM in the Dominican Republic?

Yes. Claro eSIM Dominican Republic (also searched as Claro eSIM Dominicana) is one of the more tourist-friendly implementations in the group. Plans are available without requiring a local cedula for short-term visitors. The Claro eSIM Dominican Republic product is designed with tourists in mind, shorter validity windows, data-only eSIM options and easy online activation.

Claro dominates mobile in the Dominican Republic and has strong 4G coverage across Santo Domingo, Santiago, the Samaná Peninsula, Puerto Plata, and the Punta Cana corridor. Coverage in remote mountain areas is patchy.

Read also: Internet in the Dominican Republic.

Claro Dominican Republic eSIM price and plans

Sample pricing (verify at claro.com.do):

• Tourist data plan 5 GB / 15 days: DOP 350 (~$6)
• Tourist data plan 10 GB / 30 days: DOP 600 (~$10)
• Tourist data plan 20 GB / 30 days: DOP 900 (~$15)

Calls and SMS to local Dominican numbers may be included on some plans, check the specific plan details at checkout.

Where to buy a Claro eSIM in the Dominican Republic

• claro.com.do: online purchase with QR code by email. English interface not always available, use a browser translation tool.
• Claro stores in Santo Domingo and tourist areas: Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, and Las Terrenas locations are accustomed to tourist purchases.
• Airport kiosks: Claro operates at Las Américas International Airport (Santo Domingo) and Punta Cana International Airport.

Does Claro offer a tourist eSIM in Peru?

Yes, but with a requirement that distinguishes it from the above countries: Claro eSIM Peru requires a document for registration, either a Peruvian DNI or a foreign passport. You cannot purchase a Claro prepaid eSIM Peru plan without presenting an ID during the activation process. The Claro Peru eSIM activation process involves document scanning, which can be done through the Mi Claro Peru app or in-store.

Coverage in Lima is strong on 4G and expanding on 5G. The Cusco region and the Sacred Valley have 4G coverage in main towns but signal drops on mountain routes. Machu Picchu town has 4G; the citadel itself has limited signal.

Read also: Top 8 Best eSIMs for Peru.

Claro Peru eSIM price and plans

Sample pricing (verify at claro.com.pe):

• Claro eSIM data plan 5 GB / 30 days: PEN 15 (~$4)
• Claro eSIM data plan 10 GB / 30 days: PEN 25 (~$7)
• Claro eSIM data plan 20 GB / 30 days: PEN 45 (~$12)

Some plans include calls within Peru. International calls are generally not included.

Where to buy a Claro eSIM in Peru

• Mi Claro Peru app: document scan required during sign-up. Available for iOS and Android.
• claro.com.pe: online registration with ID upload.
• Claro stores in Lima (Miraflores, San Isidro): quickest option for tourists who prefer in-person assistance. Jorge Chávez International Airport has a Claro store in the arrivals area.

Claro eSIM in Ecuador, Argentina, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala

Outside Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, Claro’s eSIM rollout gets patchy. Ecuador, Argentina, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala all have some form of eSIM support — but in every case it comes with a catch: local ID requirements, postpaid-only restrictions, or no online purchase option. Here is the situation in each country.

Claro eSIM in Ecuador

Limited, postpaid customers only. Claro Ecuador eSIM is not available as a tourist prepaid product as of mid-2026. eSIM is offered to postpaid contract customers who can visit a Claro store with a cédula de identidad (national ID). Tourists cannot purchase a Claro eSIM Ecuador plan without a local ID.

Claro eSIM Galapagos note: (searched as Claro eSIM Galápagos) Claro operates the primary mobile network in the Galápagos Islands, but coverage is restricted to Santa Cruz (Puerto Ayora), San Cristóbal, and Isabela towns. There is no signal in the national park zones, on inter-island ferries, or at most wildlife sites. Inter-island data roaming may incur additional charges under some plans. This applies to physical SIM card and eSIM alike, the Claro eSIM Galápagos experience is limited by geography, not the technology.

For tourists visiting Ecuador, a travel eSIM covering the country as part of a regional Latin America plan is a more practical option than trying to activate a Claro Ecuador eSIM.

Claro eSIM in Argentina

Limited, postpaid customers only. Claro Argentina eSIM is available for postpaid customers with a DNI (national ID) and an active Claro contract. Tourists cannot purchase a prepaid Claro eSIM Argentina plan. In-store registration is required. Buenos Aires stores in Microcentro and Palermo handle the process, but it is not designed for short-term visitors.

Claro Argentina competes with Movistar and Personal. For tourists, a Claro travel eSIM or alternative travel eSIM that covers Argentina without a local ID requirement is the practical choice.

Claro eSIM in Costa Rica

Limited. The Claro eSIM Costa Rica option has been introduced for some postpaid customers, with limited prepaid eSIM options emerging in 2025–2026. Availability depends on the device and plan type. Check claro.cr or visit a Claro store in San José for current options. The process does not currently require a local ID for some lower-value prepaid plans.

Claro eSIM in El Salvador

Limited, store only. Claro eSIM El Salvador is available but requires in-store registration with a DUI (Documento Único de Identidad) or passport. There is no Claro eSIM online purchase option for El Salvador tourists. Stores in San Salvador’s main commercial zones handle the process. Given the requirement and complexity, most tourists visiting El Salvador opt for a regional travel eSIM instead of the Claro eSIM El Salvador path.

Claro eSIM in Guatemala

Limited, store only. Claro eSIM Guatemala requires in-store registration with a DPI (Documento Personal de Identificación) for Guatemalan residents or passport for foreigners. Claro stores in Guatemala City and Antigua can process tourist activations. The Claro Guatemala eSIM product is not available online. Coverage in Guatemala City and Antigua is strong; coverage in Tikal, Lake Atitlán, and highland areas is more variable.

Claro eSIM in other Latin American countries

• Nicaragua: Claro eSIM Nicaragua is not available as of mid-2026. Physical SIM prepaid is the only option.
• Honduras: Claro eSIM Honduras is not available. Claro Honduras operates 4G LTE networks but has not launched eSIM for consumer use.
• Puerto Rico: Claro eSIM Puerto Rico does not exist as Claro does not operate there. Puerto Rico is a US territory with US carrier infrastructure. Claro does not operate in Puerto Rico, the market is served by T-Mobile, AT&T, and Liberty Puerto Rico. eSIM is available through US carriers. No local ID is required. A US or international credit card is sufficient for online purchase through T-Mobile or AT&T apps.
• Chile: Claro eSIM Chile is available in limited form for postpaid customers with RUT (Chilean tax ID). No tourist prepaid eSIM is available. Tourists visiting Chile should consider a regional travel eSIM rather than the Claro Chile eSIM path.
• Panama: Claro eSIM Panama is available for postpaid customers with a cédula (national ID). Tourist prepaid options are not yet available. Panama City stores handle eSIM activations. For the Panama Canal route, airport, and tourist zones, 4G coverage is strong regardless of which carrier you use.
• Uruguay: Claro eSIM Uruguay is not available. Uruguay’s dominant carrier is Antel (state-owned), with Claro operating as a smaller competitor. eSIM support is limited across all operators.
• Paraguay: Claro eSIM Paraguay is not available. Physical SIM prepaid plans are the only option.

When Claro eSIM is not an option: why Yesim works better for travellers

As the table above shows, Claro eSIM availability depends heavily on which country you are visiting. For Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, Claro offers practical tourist eSIM products. For Ecuador, Argentina, Peru (with ID), El Salvador, Guatemala, and most other countries, Claro either requires a local ID, an in-store visit, or does not offer eSIM at all.

For travellers covering multiple Latin American countries in one trip, a common itinerary combining Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, for example, the Claro eSIM path means dealing with three separate apps, three separate ID requirements, and three separate plans in three different local currencies.

A Yesim eSIM covering Latin America handles that with one plan, one app, and one payment before you leave home. No national ID required, no store visits, no uncertainty about whether the country you are heading to has eSIM available.

Key differences for travellers:

• Activation: Yesim activates via QR code before departure. Claro requires in-store or app registration in the destination country.
• ID requirement: Yesim requires no local ID. Most Claro markets require a local document or passport scan.
• Multi-country coverage: Yesim regional plans cover multiple Latin American countries. Claro plans are country-specific.
• Tourist-friendly: Claro eSIM tourist products exist in Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. In other countries, the product is not designed for visitors.

Also read: eSIM vs physical SIM: what’s the difference, how eSIM works, which devices support it, and when a physical local SIM still makes sense.

Conclusion

Claro eSIM availability across Latin America is a patchwork. Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic have the strongest tourist eSIM products. Peru works with a passport. Ecuador, Argentina, El Salvador, and Guatemala are restricted to postpaid customers with local IDs. Nicaragua, Honduras, Uruguay, and Paraguay have no eSIM support.

If your destination is on the “yes” list and you are willing to navigate the local registration process, a Claro eSIM is a reasonable option, especially in Brazil, where Claro Flex is a well-developed product at competitive prices.

If your destination is on the “limited” or “no” list, or if you are covering multiple countries, activate a Yesim eSIM before you fly. Get your Latin America plan from Yesim.

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