Apparatus and method for call forwarding in communication system

An external electronic device comprising:

• a communication module configured to communicate with an electronic device;
• and
• a processor configured to:
• when a call forwarding is requested, transmit a call forwarding request message to the electronic device via the communication module;
• in response to the call forwarding request message, receive information on an embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) profile of the external electronic device, from the electronic device;
• and
• set up the call forwarding with the electronic device based on the information on the eSIM profile.

A method for setting up a call forwarding with an external electronic device in an electronic device, the method comprising:

• receiving a request for the call forwarding from the external electronic device;
• in response to the received request, identifying information related to at least one embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) profile of the external electronic device based on call forwarding-related information which is stored in the electronic device;
• transmitting the information to the external electronic device;
• and
• setting up the call forwarding using the information.