Vietnam
Travel eSIM with mobile data
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Vietnam: eSIM from $2.49 for 1 GB for 7 days; the popular plan is 5 GB for 30 days at $10.19. Networks: MobiFone (5G), Viettel Mobile (5G), Vinaphone (5G). Starts on the first connection in the country. Prices checked Nov 15, 2026.
2 GB a day at full speed, then you stay online at up to 1 Mbps. The allowance renews daily.
Not sure how many GB? Work it out in 1 min →
How do I install the eSIM and when does it start?
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: the plan starts with the first connection on your trip.
- 1Choose a plan
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The eSIM appears on the page and in your e-mail.
- 2Install with one tap
One button on iPhone (iOS 17.4+) or Android, no QR code.
- 3Turn on data roaming
After landing, turn it on for Tutu eSIM and you're online.
Visiting several countries? Southeast Asia: 8 countries on one eSIM, from $2.99 →
How much does an eSIM cost in Vietnam?
| Provider | Plan | Price | per GB | checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad cheapest5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.00≈ 458 ₴$2.00 per GB · ≈ 458 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.00 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Tutu eSIM5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.19≈ 467 ₴$2.04 per GB · ≈ 467 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.04 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Buy |
| Yesim5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.56≈ 484 ₴$2.11 per GB · ≈ 484 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.11 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Saily5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.99≈ 504 ₴$2.20 per GB · ≈ 504 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.20 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
What you get with Tutu eSIM
| Networks | MobiFone (5G), Viettel Mobile (5G), Vinaphone (5G) |
|---|---|
| What's included | Data only, no phone number. Calls via WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber |
| Hotspot | Yes, tethering works on most plans |
| Top-up | Yes, on the same eSIM, no new install |
| Validity starts | At the first connection in the country: buy in advance |
| Install within | 180 days after purchase |
| ID check | None: no passport, no verification |
| Delivery | QR code and link by e-mail a minute after payment |
| Payment | Prices in dollars or euros, Apple Pay and Google Pay. No subscription: you pay once for each plan |
| Support | Support every day in the chat on the site |
| Guarantee | Money back if the eSIM doesn't install |
Before your trip: Vietnam
Which network and what speed in Vietnam?
12 plans for 1–180 days
Mobile data in Vietnam without roaming charges
Why sort out data before you fly to Vietnam
Vietnam is far outside the EU's «roam like at home» zone, so EU and UK operators charge it as a separate zone, and for many of them it is one of the expensive ones: either a pricey day pass or a charge for every megabyte. On top of that, after a long-haul flight with a connection the last thing you want is to queue at an airport SIM counter with your passport.
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A travel eSIM is bought at home and installs in a minute, so your phone is online on Viettel, Vinaphone or MobiFone with 5G as soon as you land in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Your own SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank texts.
How much data do you need
- Two weeks in one city and on the beach (maps, Grab, messaging, photos): 5 GB for 30 days at $10.19.
- North to south across the country, lots of video, a hotspot for a tablet: 10 GB for $15.69, 20 GB for $23.19 or unlimited (a week for $17.99, 15 days for $33.49).
- A few days or a stopover: 1 GB for 7 days from $2.49.
- Not sure? Work it out in 30 seconds with the data calculator.
Taxis and transport
- Grab is the main app in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang and on Phu Quoc: a car or a motorbike taxi, the price is fixed in advance and you don't have to explain the address. Xanh SM (green VinFast electric taxis) and Be are good alternatives.
- Airports: from Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City) and Da Nang the easy way into town is Grab, so you need data the moment you walk out of the terminal.
- Between cities: the train runs the whole coast from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, and domestic flights are faster for long hops. Train, bus and Ha Long Bay cruise tickets are mostly electronic and shown on your phone.
Where it works and where it doesn't
Coverage is good in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Nha Trang and on Phu Quoc, with 5G in the big cities. On a Ha Long Bay cruise between the karst islands, in the mountains around Sa Pa and on remote islands the signal can drop. Download offline maps before you go.
Entry rules
UK citizens and citizens of many EU countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands and Belgium, can stay up to 45 days without a visa. For a longer trip, or with another passport, apply for the e-visa on the official portal evisa.gov.vn: up to 90 days, a 25 US dollar fee for single entry. Look-alike agency sites charge much more. Rules change, so check your foreign ministry's travel advice before you fly.
Local SIM card
Vietnam has three big operators: Viettel, Vinaphone and MobiFone. Tourist SIMs are sold in the arrivals hall, you need your passport and the card is registered to you. A local SIM pays off if you stay for months. For a holiday an eSIM is simpler: everything is done at home, no airport queue, and your own SIM stays in the phone.
Good to know
- Zalo: hotels, guides and villa owners often message on this app. Sign up at home with your own number, the code arrives by SMS on your main SIM.
- Weather: in winter the south (Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City) is driest, while October to December is often rainy in Da Nang, Hoi An and Nha Trang.
- Money: cards work in the cities, markets and street food stalls want cash in dong. Grab can be paid by card.
- Translation: Google Translate with the camera reads menus and signs.
- Also going to Thailand or Cambodia? Have a look at the regional plan Southeast Asia.
How to install and switch it on
- Buy the eSIM on this site and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The QR code arrives by e-mail and on the order page.
- Install it with one tap («Install on iPhone / Android») or by scanning the QR code, ideally at home over Wi-Fi.
- After landing, set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming on it (that's free, the price is in the plan).
- Keep your own SIM for calls and texts and turn off mobile data on it.
Step by step: installation guide. Check that your phone supports eSIM: device list.
Guarantee
The eSIM didn't install? We refund you. Support answers in the chat on this site every day.
FAQ
Does EU roaming work in Vietnam?
No. Vietnam is not in the «roam like at home» zone, so EU and UK operators charge it as a separate, usually expensive zone.
How much is an eSIM for Vietnam?
From $2.49 for 1 GB / 7 days. 5 GB for 30 days costs $10.19, a week of unlimited $17.99.
Which network does the Vietnam eSIM use?
Viettel, Vinaphone and MobiFone, with 5G in the big cities.
Will the eSIM work on Phu Quoc, in Ha Long Bay and Hoi An?
Yes, coverage is good at the resorts and in the cities. Between the karst islands of Ha Long Bay and in the mountains the signal can drop.
How much data do I need for two weeks in Vietnam?
5 GB covers maps, Grab and messaging. For a trip across the country, video or a hotspot, take 10–20 GB or unlimited.
Does Grab work in Vietnam?
Yes, in every big city and resort, including motorbike taxis. You need mobile data for it right after landing.
More questions (6)
Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
UK citizens and many EU citizens can stay up to 45 days visa-free. Longer stays and other passports need the e-visa from evisa.gov.vn.
Do I need a passport to buy the eSIM?
No. A passport is only needed for a local SIM card.
When should I install the eSIM?
At home, a few days before the flight, over Wi-Fi. After landing you only switch it on for mobile data.
Will I still get bank texts?
Yes. Your own SIM stays in the phone and receives calls and texts.
What if I run out of data?
Top up on your order page: you don't need a new eSIM.
What if the eSIM won't install?
Write to us in the chat: we'll help, and if it still doesn't work, we refund you.
