Vietnam eSIM
Prepaid Vietnam travel data from $2.99 USD (1 GB, 7 days). No physical SIM and no contract: you get a QR code by email and install it from your phone's settings. Check your phone
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Plan details · 3 GB, 15 days
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Network type
- 3G/4G
- Activation
- On network connection
- Hotspot
- Check plan terms
- Top-up
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Full plan terms, coverage & refunds
Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Refunds: who is eligible and how to request one are set out in our refund policy.
Free eSIM in Vietnam — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
Vietnam eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 11 fixed-data Vietnam plans, ranging from 500MB up to 50GB over 1 to 180 days. Prices start at $2.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $1.00/GB on the 20GB 30-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $2.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 13 of the 16 Vietnam data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a Vietnam eSIM cost?
A Vietnam eSIM from Wanderly costs $2.99 for 1GB (7 days), $6.99 for 5GB (30 days) and $17.99 for 15GB (30 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $2.99/GB at 1GB against $1.20/GB at 15GB.
Cheapest plan that lasts your trip
| Trip | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Long weekend (1GB or more) | 1GB, 7 days | $2.99 |
| One week (3GB or more) | 3GB, 15 days | $4.99 |
| Two weeks (5GB or more) | 5GB, 30 days | $6.99 |
| One month (10GB or more) | 10GB, 30 days | $11.99 |
The data amounts are a starting point. Estimate how much you will use.
Cheapest plan by data size
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3GB | 15 days | $4.99 | $1.66 |
| 5GB | 30 days | $6.99 | $1.40 |
| 10GB | 30 days | $11.99 | $1.20 |
| 15GB | 30 days | $17.99 | $1.20 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices checked November 9, 2026, from the live catalogue. Compare Vietnam with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇻🇳 About eSIMs in Vietnam
Vietnam is deceptively well-connected. Viettel is the country's largest carrier, with Vinaphone and MobiFone alongside it. Some current plans list Vinaphone, and others list Viettel and Vinaphone, so check the plan details if rural reach matters to you. Expect 4G in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, Hoi An, and along the Reunification Express train route from north to south.
Travelers here lean hard on Grab (taxis, food, even groceries) and Google Translate for menus, so plan for 8–12 GB per week if you are moving between cities. Motorbike tours through Ha Giang and the coastline south of Da Nang have surprisingly good signal — you can share your live location with family without effort.
Airport SIM kiosks at SGN and HAN are heavily marked up. Set up the eSIM on Wi-Fi according to your plan's start rule, with no cash exchange or paperwork.
How to activate your eSIM in Vietnam
- 1Time the installationCheck the selected plan's start rule. If it starts on its first network connection and allows installation before travel, install it over reliable Wi-Fi before you fly; if it starts at installation, install it when you need it.
- 2Enable on arrivalAfter Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat, switch to the Vietnam eSIM for data and turn on Data Roaming — required for all eSIMs.
- 3Get GrabGrab is essential in Vietnam — taxis, motorbikes, and food delivery all use it. Sign up on Wi-Fi before you go if possible.
- 4Save offline mapsDownload offline Google Maps for the Ha Giang loop and remote Sapa in case you dip below the border on the higher passes.
Vietnam eSIM FAQ
Which network does Wanderly use in Vietnam?
It depends on the plan. Some current Vietnam plans list Vinaphone, and others list Viettel and Vinaphone. The plan details show the network where one is named, so check them before you buy if it matters to you.
Will it work on the Ha Giang loop?
Expect signal in most towns on the loop and drops on the highest passes. If this route matters, choose a plan that lists Viettel, which has the widest rural coverage.
How much data for a 10-day Vietnam trip?
10–15 GB is comfortable for maps, Grab, translation and social media. Unlimited if you work remotely.
Does it work on Phu Quoc island?
The populated areas of Phu Quoc, including Long Beach and the north, generally have coverage. Signal depends on the network your plan lists.
Can I use it on the sleeper train?
Yes, coverage runs along most of the Reunification Express corridor with brief gaps in mountain tunnels.
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