Does the iPhone SE (1st gen, 2016) support eSIM?
No. No. The original iPhone SE (2016) does not support eSIM.
eSIM support No
Max eSIM profiles stored —
Dual eSIM (2 active) No
Release year 2016
Brand Apple
eSIM-only regions None
Details & region notes
Upgrade to an iPhone SE (2020) or later, or iPhone XS / XR or newer, for eSIM support.
iPhone SE (1st gen, 2016) doesn't support eSIM — here's what to do
Without eSIM hardware you can't install a travel eSIM. Consider: buying a cheap local physical SIM at the airport, renting a pocket Wi-Fi device, or upgrading to a phone that supports eSIM.