Vietnam eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 9 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- VNPT 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.25/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 5 days · $17.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $15.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $15.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $24.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $15.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $24.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $24.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Vietnam
The Vietnam eSIM connects to VNPT. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Vietnam
- SGN Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat
- HAN Hanoi Noi Bai
- DAD Da Nang
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Vietnam.
City guides in Vietnam
About unlimited in Vietnam
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Vietnam?
These regional eSIMs include Vietnam. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Vietnam eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $15.99.
All 9 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $5.99 | $0.40 | $3.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $6.99 | $0.23 | $2.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $9.99 | $0.33 | $2.00 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $15.99 | $0.53 | $1.60 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $24.99 | $0.83 | $1.25 |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $17.99 | $3.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $26.99 | $3.86 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $33.99 | $3.40 | No cap |
Questions about Vietnam
Which networks does the Vietnam eSIM use?
The Vietnam eSIM connects to VNPT. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Vietnam?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $9.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Vietnam?
Yes, from $17.99 for 5 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Vietnam plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Vietnam?
The main international airports are Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat (SGN), Hanoi Noi Bai (HAN), Da Nang (DAD).
Does a regional eSIM cover Vietnam?
Yes. Asia and Global include Vietnam. The smallest, Asia, covers 18 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.