Booking a ride in Hanoi, a cruise in Ha Long Bay or the night train down the coast: in Vietnam you'll want data from day one. With a BeachSIM eSIM for Vietnam you're online as soon as you land, from the north to the Mekong Delta.
eSIM or SIM card for Vietnam?
- Vietnam eSIM: arrives by email within minutes and is installed by scanning a QR code, with no shipping. Plans from 5GB to 25GB.
- Vietnam SIM card: a 3-in-1 SIM card (standard, micro and nano) for any unlocked phone, shipped free worldwide, with 30-day plans from 6GB to 30GB. It comes with a UK (+44) number: in Vietnam it works for data only, and if you travel on to Europe you also get unlimited calls and texts there.
Where it works
You get fast 4G LTE mobile data in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc. If one network isn't available, the eSIM automatically connects to another local network, and you can share your data with a hotspot.
North to south: what you'll use your data for
- Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: ride-hailing through the Old Quarter and cruise details for the bay.
- Hoi An and Da Nang: finding tailors, cafés and beaches, and booking train tickets along the coast.
- Ho Chi Minh City and the south: street food spots in Saigon, Mekong Delta tours and island time on Phu Quoc.
How much data do you need in Vietnam?
- 5GB, 15 days (eSIM): a week or two of maps, messaging and social media.
- 10GB, 15 days (eSIM): video calls home, photo uploads and music.
- 15GB or 25GB, 30 days (eSIM): longer stays, round trips and remote working.
- 6GB to 30GB, 30 days (SIM card with UK number): a full month, from light use to streaming.
How to get online in Vietnam
- Order your eSIM or SIM card before you travel.
- Install the eSIM as soon as it arrives, ideally at home on Wi-Fi, or keep your SIM card ready for the flight.
- When you land in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, switch on the eSIM line (or insert the SIM card) and turn on data roaming for it. You're connected.
Vietnam eSIM: frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM work from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. It works in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc.
Why does the Vietnam SIM card have a UK number?
The SIM card comes with a UK (+44) number. In Vietnam it works for data only, and if you travel on to Europe you also get unlimited calls and texts there.
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most recent iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel models support eSIM. Your phone must be unlocked. If it does not support eSIM, choose the Vietnam SIM card instead.
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