# Vietnam eSIM

> A 5 GB Vietnam eSIM costs £8.99 for 30 days on MobiFone, Viettel Mobile and Vinaphone with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds.

Book a Grab in Hanoi, send a message on Zalo and check the route to Hoi An, all from your phone. Your eSIM connects to MobiFone, Viettel Mobile and Vinaphone, so there's no SIM counter queue to join.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Vietnam; speed up to 5G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: HK
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/vietnam

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | yes |
| 500 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | yes |
| 1 GB | 7 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 2 GB | 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £2.50 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £8.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £1.80 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £15.99 / €19.99 / $20.99 | £1.60 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £28.99 / €34.99 / $37.99 | £1.45 | yes |
| 50 GB | 180 days | £99.99 / €119.99 / $129.99 | £2.00 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £3.41 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £5.99 / €7.49 / $7.99 | £2.45 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £5.99 / €7.49 / $7.99 | £1.75 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £5.99 / €7.49 / $7.99 | £1.23 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £1.16 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £14.49 / €17.49 / $18.99 | £0.99 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £1.70 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £1.21 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £0.85 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49 | £0.80 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £22.99 / €27.49 / $29.49 | £0.77 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £2.50 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $14.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £15.49 / €18.49 / $19.99 | £1.55 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £15.49 / €18.49 / $19.99 | £1.11 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £15.49 / €18.49 / $19.99 | £0.77 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £22.99 / €27.49 / $29.49 | £0.77 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £44.99 / €53.99 / $58.49 | £0.75 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £5.99 / €6.99 / $6.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £15.99 / €18.99 / $19.99 | £1.78 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £1.40 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £0.70 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £30.99 / €37.49 / $40.49 | £0.69 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £61.99 / €73.99 / $80.49 | £0.69 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £7.99 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £1.60 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £21.99 / €25.99 / $27.99 | £1.47 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £29.49 / €34.99 / $37.99 | £1.18 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £29.49 / €34.99 / $37.99 | £0.84 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £29.49 / €34.99 / $37.99 | £0.59 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £43.49 / €52.49 / $56.99 | £0.58 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £86.99 / €103.99 / $112.99 | £0.58 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £15.99 / €18.99 / $19.99 | £1.60 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £45.99 / €54.99 / $58.99 | £1.53 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £61.99 / €73.99 / $80.49 | £1.24 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £61.99 / €73.99 / $80.49 | £0.89 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £61.99 / €73.99 / $80.49 | £0.62 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £92.49 / €110.99 / $120.49 | £0.62 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £184.49 / €221.49 / $239.99 | £0.61 | yes |

## Networks

- Vietnam: MobiFone (5G), Viettel Mobile (5G), Vinaphone (5G)

## Which Vietnam eSIM plan do I need?

Match your trip to the plan that fits, then pick the amount of use that sounds most like you.

- **A city break in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, 3 days of light use:** 1 GB for 7 days fits maps, messages and email.
- **Two weeks touring Hanoi, Hoi An and Ha Long Bay, standard use:** 10 GB for 30 days covers social media, music and some video.
- **A week of work in Ho Chi Minh City, heavy use:** 2 GB a day for 7 days gives streaming and hotspot room every day.
- **A week in Vietnam, then on to Thailand:** 5 GB for 30 days suits standard use, or pick the [Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand & Indonesia](/esim/singapore-malaysia-vietnam-thailand-and-indonesia) bundle to cover both countries.

Most plans can be topped up, and the longest, 50 GB for 180 days, suits a long stay.

## Will my eSIM have signal in Vietnam?

Your eSIM works on MobiFone, Viettel Mobile and Vinaphone, and your phone picks a network by itself. These networks run 5G, so you'll get it wherever it's on offer. Cities, towns and main tourist areas are well covered; signal can drop in remote mountain areas.

Your data reaches the internet through Hong Kong, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more about [why your IP address shows another place](/help/ip-address-another-country). Daily plans slow to the fair-use speed once you've used that day's allowance.

## Using your phone in Vietnam: data tips

- **Arriving:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, so there's little to do on arrival. Land at Noi Bai in Hanoi (HAN), Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or Da Nang (DAD), switch it on, and [turn on data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) for the eSIM line.
- **Getting around:** Pin your pickup, book with Grab, Be or Xanh SM, and watch the car roll up. Your maps keep you on track between stops, and you'll find the same apps in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An and Ha Long Bay.
- **Staying in touch:** Zalo and Messenger are the messaging apps to have ready. Your [home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number) stays on for calls and texts while you travel, so people at home can still reach you.
- **Blocked services:** Telegram is blocked in Vietnam. Your eSIM can give you a Hong Kong IP address, which may help with some blocked services.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Vietnam?

Vietnam eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £8.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the Vietnam eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to MobiFone, Viettel Mobile and Vinaphone in Vietnam, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Vietnam eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Vietnam, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Vietnam eSIM?

Yes. Most Vietnam plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.

### Why does my IP address show another country?

Vietnam plans route your data through Hong Kong, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Vietnam are not affected.

### Does it come with a phone number?

Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.

### What if my plans change?

Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.

### Can I book a Grab or Xanh SM ride in Vietnam with an eSIM?

Yes. Xanh SM, Grab and Be all run on mobile data, so you can book a ride from Noi Bai in Hanoi or Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City. Light use, like maps and messages, is about 0.25 GB a day.

### Is Telegram blocked in Vietnam?

Yes, Telegram is blocked in Vietnam, so message people on Zalo or Messenger instead. Zalo is the local messaging app, and both run happily on your mobile data.

### Is there 5G in Vietnam?

Yes, Vietnam has 5G on its mobile networks, so a 5G phone can use it where the network offers it. Check your phone supports 5G before you travel.

### Which eSIM covers Vietnam and Thailand?

The Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand & Indonesia eSIM covers five countries, Vietnam and Thailand included. For more of the region, South East Asia covers eight countries.

### Can I use my Vietnam eSIM as a hotspot?

Sharing your connection as a hotspot counts as heavy use, at about 1.8 GB a day. Keep that in mind if a laptop will rely on your data all day, whether you're in Hoi An or Ho Chi Minh City.