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Vietnam eSIM 2026: prices, data plans and setup

2026-10-21 · goAFK
Short answer
  • Vietnam eSIM from $1.58; 5 GB / 15 days $9.76; unlimited 7 days $25.51.
  • Install at home, switch on when you land.

Mobile data in Vietnam

Local SIMs in Vietnam require a passport and face check. A travel eSIM needs no documents and works in Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City on arrival.

Vietnam eSIM plans

PlanPrice
1 GB / 7 days$2.28
3 GB / 7 days$6.16
5 GB / 15 days$9.76
10 GB / 30 days$17.34
20 GB / 30 days$27.78
Unlimited / 7 days$25.51
Unlimited / 15 days$40.30
Unlimited / 30 days$56.43
goAFK prices from our catalog on 2026-10-21.

Tips before you go

  • Grab and maps use little data; 5 GB covers a typical week.
  • For a month-long stay, take 20–30 GB for 30 days or unlimited.
  • Vietnam plus Thailand fits one regional Asia eSIM.

How to install

  1. Scan the QR code at home on Wi-Fi: iPhone — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; Android — Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM.
  2. Keep your home SIM installed: bank and service SMS codes keep arriving on it.
  3. After landing, set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.

FAQ

How much is an eSIM for Vietnam?
From $1.58; 5 GB for 15 days is $9.76.
Do I need a passport or ID to buy it?
No. A travel data eSIM is bought online without documents.
When does the plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it.
Can I keep my own number?
Yes. Your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS; the eSIM handles mobile data.
What if I run out of data?
Top up the same eSIM from your profile; no new QR code or reinstall is needed.
See Vietnam eSIM plans