If you are traveling to Vietnam and need connectivity for your stay, you could buy a physical Vietnam SIM card or even better a Vietnam eSIM Card with a prepaid data plan.
The latter type of tourist SIM card for Vietnam offers you a lot of advantages, including
However, before buying an eSIM Vietnam, please ensure your mobile device is eSIM compatible.
So,
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An eSIM stands for Embedded Subscriber Identity Module, is a small chip digitally embedded on your phone. It works as a SIM Card but you cannot hold it with your hands, see it with your eyes or remove it from your phone.
With this feature, rather than inserting a new SIM Card to join a new mobile network, you can instead download an eSIM profile, install it on your phone and then join the mobile network.
As you cannot do anything with the eSIM chip, but eSIM profiles. Additionally, users are now widely referring eSIM profiles to as eSIMs, so, we will use eSIM in the meaning of an eSIM profile hereinunder for your easy follow.
More and more devices support eSIM now, including phones, ipads, laptops, cars, etc. But in this post, we will guide you through eSIM for phones.
There are two kinds of eSIM, which are:
In this post, we will guide you through the DATA ESIM which is currently preferred by a lot of travelers.
First of all, let’s clarify what are the PROs and CONs of a data eSIM to be installed on your device:
| PROs | CONs |
|---|---|
✔Keep your original SIM for calls – The eSIM is digital, so your original SIM will work as usual if you need it. ✔No queue at any physical store & No show of passport for registration – Get the QR code via email immediately after your payment for installation on your phone. ✔Get connected immediately – Activate your eSIM when landing in Vietnam and get connected immediately. ✔Cost-effective: Save money on international roaming charges by using eSIM at a reasonable price. Multiple networks: Automatic switch to the strongest local networks. Stay connected everywhere. ✔Get your full trip covered by VinaPhone – One of the 2 biggest mobile network operators in Vietnam. ✔Keep your WhatsApp number: You can make calls or send messages to all contacts on your WhatsApp, like you are at home. | ❌No data sharing: normally the data eSIM does not come with tethering/hotspot, but Vietnam-visa’s eSIMs do. ❌ Your phone must be compatible with the eSIM: Make sure that your phone is unlocked and listed in the supported devices below. ❌No local phone number: Normally, the data eSIM includes data only. It does not allow you to make cell phone calls or send SMS messages. You can still use WhatsApp, Viber or Skype to call your contacts. However, please remember that Vietnam-visa’s eSIM comes with a local phone number whose functions vary by the plan. |
Yes. All big mobile network operators in Vietnam, consisting of Viettel, Vinaphone, MobiFone, and Vietnamobile are offering eSIM.
There are several Vietnam eSIM providers on the market, but Vietnam-visa has the best packages on offer. We are the single provider that provides you with eSIM data plans coming with a Vietnamese phone number.
Our packages are as follows:
| Vietnam eSIM data plans | GIGA7 | GIGA10D | GIGA10U | GIGA10 | GIGA15 | GIGA120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validity | 8 days | 10 days | 10 days | 16 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Data | 7GB | 5GB/Day | 6GB/Day | 10GB | 15GB | 120GB (4GB/day) |
| Benefits | ✔ 7GB of high-speed data ✔a Vietnamese phone number to receive calls and SMS | ✔ 5GB/day ✔a Vietnamese phone number offering + FREE receipt of calls and SMS + FREE first 10 minutes of every domestic on-net call (1000 minutes in total); + can be topped up for making calls and sending SMS | ✔6GB/day ✔A Vietnamese phone number to receive cals and SMS | ✔ 10GB of high-speed data ✔a Vietnamese phone number to receive calls and SMS | ✔ 15GB of high-speed data ✔a Vietnamese phone number to receive calls and SMS | ✔ 120GB of high-speed data (4GB/day) ✔a Vietnamese phone number offering + FREE receipt of calls and SMS + FREE first 20 minutes of every domestic on-net call + can be topped up for making calls and sending SMS |
| Cost | US $8.9 | US $12.9 | US $12.9 | US $11.9 | US $14.9 | US $18.9 |
| Activation validation | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Validity start | When your esim is connected to supported network | When you download and install the esim on your device | When you download and install the esim on your device | When your esim is connected to supported network | When your esim is connected to supported network | When your esim is connected to supported network |
| Best time to buy | Within 30 days of departure or when you are in Vietnam | Within 30 days of departure or when you are in Vietnam | Within 30 days of departure or when you are in Vietnam | Within 30 days of departure or when you are in Vietnam | Within 30 days of departure or when you are in Vietnam | Within 30 days of departure or when you are in Vietnam |
| Coverage | Itel/Vinaphone | Vinaphone | Vinaphone | Itel/Vinaphone | Itel/Vinaphone | Itel/Vinaphone |
| Hotspot/ tethering | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
It’s great that more and more smartphones, tablets, and laptops are equipped with an eSIM card. If your device is included in the list below and unlocked, congratulations. Just buy an eSIM and go!
*iPhones purchased from China or Hong Kong are dual sim, with no eSIM.
*The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G or 5G is not compatible with eSIM.
*Samsung Galaxy S20 Hybrid Dual SIM – Samsung produces both eSIM and no eSIM versions.
*Pixel 3A purchased in South East Asia
*Huawei P40 Pro+ has no eSIM support.
To use a Vietnam eSIM, please set up the eSIM profile on your device before departure and then activate it upon arrival in Vietnam to enjoy the internet connection. Please find the detailed setup instructions below. But, before starting the steps below, please keep in mind that:
Now, let’s see what you need to do to use the Vietnam tourist eSIM:
To use a Vietnam tourist data esim on iPhones, you must complete the 2 steps below:
1.1 Install the eSIM on your iPhone
1.2 Active your eSIM
You also need to follow 2 steps to use the eSIM on an android device:
2.1 Install eSIM on your device
2.2. Activate your eSIM
Please be informed that the steps above may slightly differ depending on the smartphone model & carrier. If you encounter any issues or have questions on how to install and activate the eSIM, please contact our customer support.
It’s very easy to buy a data tourist eSIM for Vietnam. It’s will be completely done in 3 steps below
1Choose your data plan, place the order and make payment
2Check your email with QR Code
3Scan the QR code
4Activate and Ready to travel
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