Stay online in Vietnam from the moment you land in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang. The plans for Vietnam are regional: an Asia Pacific eSIM that also covers Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, or a global plan. Install it before you fly and keep your usual number for calls and texts.
Vietnam eSIM
Vietnam eSIM plans
Every plan is data only, priced in US dollars, with no contract and nothing to return.
Our picks
Three plans we would buy ourselves, by the trip you are taking. Every plan we sell is listed below.
Short trip
10 GB
7 days
A week or so away: maps, messages, rides and the odd video call.
Part of the Asia Pacific bundle
$11.99
Buy this planLong trip
22.5 GB
1.5 GB a day
15 days
Two weeks or more, with room for photos, streaming and work email.
Part of the Global (75 countries) bundle
$22.99
Buy this plan
Also covered by Asia Pacific
One eSIM that also works in the other countries of the bundle, for a trip that crosses borders.
See every country in Asia Pacific
Also covered by Global (170 countries)
One eSIM that also works in the other countries of the bundle, for a trip that crosses borders.
See every country in Global (170 countries)
Also covered by Global (75 countries)
One eSIM that also works in the other countries of the bundle, for a trip that crosses borders.
See every country in Global (75 countries)
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Arriving in Vietnam
Wi-Fi, SIM counters and getting online at the main airports.
Which plan fits a Vietnam trip
Vietnam is covered by our regional plans rather than a Vietnam-only plan. The Asia Pacific plan covers Vietnam and 17 other destinations, including Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Singapore, with one install, and the global plans cover it too. That suits the many Vietnam trips that start or end in a neighbouring country. Your data allowance is shared across every country on the plan's list, so check the list and the allowance on the plan cards above before you buy.
See fixed, daily or unlimited for how each plan type behaves.
Coverage from north to south
Coverage is strong in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue and Nha Trang, and along the main road and rail routes between them. It thins out in the mountains of the far north, around Sapa and on the Ha Giang loop, in parts of the Mekong Delta away from the towns, and out on the water in Ha Long Bay. Download offline maps before a motorbike trip or a cruise, and save bus, train and hotel confirmations to your phone.
Arriving at the airport
Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly. When you land at Hanoi Noi Bai, Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat or Da Nang, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line only and keep it off on your usual SIM. You can then book a Grab into town or message your hotel straight away, instead of queuing at a SIM counter after a long flight.
How much data do you need?
A typical traveler using maps, ride-hailing, messaging and photos uses about 1 GB a day. Video calls, streaming and sharing your connection with a laptop push that up quickly. Check how a plan's allowance is set (per day or for the whole trip) on its card.
Getting around online
Ride-hailing apps such as Grab are widely used in Vietnamese cities, and they make airport and city journeys easier to agree on before you set off. Messaging apps cope better with a weak signal than calls, which helps in the mountains and on boats.
Networks in Vietnam
Vietnam's main mobile networks are Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone. A travel eSIM connects to one of them as a roaming partner, which is why data roaming must be on for the eSIM line. The partner network can differ from plan to plan, so check the plan details, or ask us at support@esimlounge.com before you buy.
How to install your eSIM
Install it at home before you fly, then switch it on when you land.
Check your phone
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked. Most phones from the last few years do.
Scan the QR code
Scan the code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi at home. It takes about two minutes.
Switch on when you land
Turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it. Keep your usual SIM for calls and texts if you like.
Vietnam eSIM questions
Is there a Vietnam-only plan?
Not at the moment. Vietnam is covered by the Asia Pacific plan and the global plans, which also work in the neighbouring countries on their lists.
Will one eSIM cover Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand?
Yes, with the Asia Pacific plan, which covers all three as well as Laos, Malaysia, Singapore and others. Your allowance is shared across every country on its list.
Does the eSIM work in Sapa, Ha Giang and Ha Long Bay?
Mostly, in the towns. Coverage thins on mountain roads and out on the water, so download offline maps and save your bookings before you go.
Will I keep my phone number?
Yes. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and the eSIM carries your mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your usual SIM to avoid roaming fees.
Does the eSIM come with a Vietnamese phone number?
No. The plans are data only. If you need a local number, a tourist SIM from a shop or the airport gives you one.
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