activate the sim from an iphone SE 2016 to iPhone SE 2022 eSIM

You'll have to contact your carrier for that.

A physical SIM can't be transferred to an eSIM, but your carrier can get you set up with an eSIM.

Ron7777 Said:

"Set up cellular service on iPhone"

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Transferring the eSIM Card:

First, Extract the eSIM Card:

Open the casing using a paper clip. See here: Set Up Cellular Service on iPhone - Apple Support

Then, Contact your Carrier:

If still having issues, then contact your Carrier, as they configuring the eSIM Card:

Go here: Connect iPhone to a Cellular Network - Apple Support