Local eSIM

Vietnam eSIM plans

Install at home, switch on when you land.

Networks

  • Viettel Mobile5G
  • Vinaphone5G
  • MobiFone5G
From$1.27US dollars, no roaming feesPrices checked 9 November 2026

The cheapest Vietnam eSIM is $1.27 for 500 MB · 7 days; unlimited data costs $1.40 a day (the first 500 MB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy). Plans run on Viettel Mobile, Vinaphone and MobiFone, with 5G. Prices checked 9 November 2026.

Choose your plan

12 plans

Data a day

At a glance

Vietnam eSIM at a glance

From
$1.27
27 plans
Unlimited data
$1.40 a day
The first 500 MB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy
Data plans
$1.27
500 MB · 7 days
Validity
Up to 180 days
Unlimited: 1–30 days
Networks
5G
Viettel Mobile, Vinaphone, MobiFone
Top-ups
Up to 9 times
On 25 of 27 plans

Prices

Vietnam eSIM prices

Against Airalo, Saily and Nomad, checked 27 October 2026

Vietnam eSIM prices: ONE eSIM against Airalo, Saily and Nomad, each provider's cheapest plan at or above the size, validity in brackets. Checked 27 October 2026.
Data ONE eSIM Our priceAiralo Saily Nomad
1 GB$2.34 (7 days) Cheapest, saves $1.65$4.00 (3 days) $3.99 (7 days) $4.00 (7 days)
5 GB$10.37 (30 days) $10.00 (7 days) Cheapest$10.99 (30 days) $10.00 (30 days)
10 GB$18.92 (30 days) $17.00 (7 days) Cheapest$17.99 (30 days) $17.00 (30 days)
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Before you go

Travelling in Vietnam

Networks and speeds in Vietnam

Plans here run on Viettel Mobile (5G), Vinaphone (5G) and MobiFone (5G); each plan names its operator and its best generation. 5G is included where the operator has it and your phone supports the local bands; elsewhere you get 4G.

How much data do you need in Vietnam?

Maps, messaging, ride apps and a few photos use about 300 to 500 MB a day, so 1 GB covers a short stay and 3 to 5 GB a week of normal use. The smallest plan is 500 MB · 7 days for $1.27; a longer trip is cheaper per gigabyte on a bigger plan. For video calls, streaming or a hotspot for a laptop, unlimited daily data starts at $1.40 a day. Most plans top up from your order page if you run low.

Where travellers use it

Most of our customers land in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and travel on to Da Nang, Hoi An and Ha Long. Coverage follows the operator’s network, so a city centre, an airport and a main road are covered everywhere; remote coast and mountains depend on the plan’s operator.

eSIM or a local SIM card in Vietnam?

Vietnam sells cheap tourist SIM cards at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat, registered to your passport at the counter. They are good value for a month; for one or two weeks an eSIM costs about the same and skips the queue and the paperwork.

Going further?

Need broader coverage?

These multi-country eSIMs include Vietnam and keep working when you cross a border.

Why an eSIM

Why use an eSIM in Vietnam?

Landing in Vietnam with data already working means maps, translation and your ride from the airport are ready before you reach the exit. No kiosk, no passport photocopy, no hunting for Wi-Fi.

Your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts. The eSIM handles data on local networks, so you avoid roaming bills without losing your number.

Install on Wi-Fi at home and keep the line switched off until you land. Validity starts the first time it connects abroad, not when you buy.

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Good to know

How much does an eSIM for Vietnam cost?

Plans start at $1.27 for 500 MB · 7 days. Unlimited daily data costs $1.40 a day (the first 500 MB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy). Prices are in US dollars and include everything: no roaming fees, no subscription.

When does my Vietnam plan start?

On nearly every plan, the first time the eSIM connects to a network abroad, not when you buy or install it. A few plans start on installation; each plan says which. Install within 180 days of purchase.

Do I need to change any settings?

Turn the travel line on, enable data roaming for that line only, and set it as your mobile data line. Keep data roaming off on your home line. Most phones set the APN automatically. If you are connected but have no data, enter the APN shown on your order page or eSIM page (none shown means the phone sets it itself), or reply to your order email and we will help.

How fast is it?

Each Vietnam plan lists its operators and whether they run 3G, 4G or 5G; each plan card shows its best generation. Daily unlimited plans slow to the fair-use speed shown on the plan once the day's full-speed data is used.

Can I top up or buy again?

Most plans can be topped up from your order page, with more data for the same area or more days. Plans marked non-reloadable cannot; buy a new one and it installs the same way.

Is tethering allowed?

Yes, personal hotspot works on every plan.

Which network covers Ha Long Bay, Sapa and the coast?

Viettel reaches furthest, including Sapa, the Ha Giang loop and boats in Ha Long Bay near the islands. Vinaphone and Mobifone are strong in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.

Can I use Grab, Google Maps and Zalo with the eSIM?

Yes, all three work on any data plan. Grab is the way to get from the airport; install it and log in before you fly so it is ready when the eSIM connects.

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