🇻🇳Best Vietnam eSIM
Genuinely cheap data on Viettel and Vinaphone — some of the lowest eSIM prices in Asia.
Vietnam offers some of the best data value in Asia. Viettel, Vinaphone and MobiFone support eSIM, and 5G is rolling out across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
Sample 5 GB / 30-day plans cost just US$5–8. For backpackers and digital nomads, eSIM pricing in Vietnam is hard to beat.
Our top picks for Vietnam
Ranked by our editorial criteria — sample price per GB, network quality, ease of installation and support. These are opinions from our own review, not paid placement.
- 1View plans
Nomad — Best budget pick
The cheapest sample plan in our Vietnam table — ideal for longer stays.
- 2View plans
Airalo — Best all-rounder
Reliable Viettel-backed coverage from Hanoi to Phu Quoc.
- 3View plans
Saily — Best for beginners
A simple app and clear plans for first-time eSIM users.
Vietnam plans compared
5 GB · 30 days · Networks: Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G)
Sample prices — not live quotes
| Provider | Price (sample) | Data | Validity | Network | Rating | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Airalo | US$5.25 | 5 GB | 30 days | Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G) | 4.6 | View plan |
Nomad | US$4.89 | 5 GB | 30 days | Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G) | 4.4 | View plan |
Holafly | US$7.69 | 5 GB | 30 days | Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G) | 4.3 | View plan |
Ubigi | US$5.59 | 5 GB | 30 days | Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G) | 4.5 | View plan |
Saily | US$5.24 | 5 GB | 30 days | Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G) | 4.2 | View plan |
- AiraloThe largest global eSIM storefront, with local and regional plans for nearly every country.US$5.25
- Data
- 5 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G)
- Rating
- 4.6
- NomadBudget-friendly pay-as-you-go data with strong Asia coverage and multi-country plans.US$4.89
- Data
- 5 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G)
- Rating
- 4.4
- HolaflyUnlimited-data eSIM specialist with simple, all-you-can-use plans for travellers.US$7.69
- Data
- 5 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G)
- Rating
- 4.3
- UbigiReliable operator-backed eSIM with strong Japan, Europe and USA networks and 5G support.US$5.59
- Data
- 5 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G)
- Rating
- 4.5
- SailyNordVPN’s simple travel eSIM: a clean app, global coverage and straightforward plans.US$5.24
- Data
- 5 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- Viettel · Vinaphone · MobiFone (4G/5G)
- Rating
- 4.2
* All prices on this page are example figures, not live quotes. Always confirm the final price on the provider’s website before buying. Prices are indicative per-GB examples at a fixed data size so providers are directly comparable.
How we choose
Every recommendation on FinderESIM is an editorial judgment from our own review of public plan catalogues — never paid placement. We score providers and plans on five criteria:
- Price per GB — we compare sample plans at the same data size so the numbers are apples-to-apples.
- Coverage and networks — which local carriers each plan actually rides on, and how that affects you.
- Ease of installation — app quality, QR/install-link flows and documentation.
- Support — availability and responsiveness of human help when something goes wrong.
- Plan flexibility — top-ups, regional bundles, unlimited options and fair-use policies.
Prices on this site are example figures, clearly labeled as sample data — not live quotes. Confirm the final price on the provider’s website before buying. We disclose our affiliate relationship wherever prices appear.
Installing your eSIM in Vietnam
- Viettel has the strongest rural and northern coverage — prefer plans riding Viettel if you tour Ha Giang or Sapa.
- Grab is essential for transport; it works fine on a data-only eSIM.
- Activate on arrival at Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat; airport Wi-Fi covers setup.
Need a step-by-step walkthrough? Read our iPhone installation guide.
Vietnam eSIM FAQ
Yes — the plans we list connect to Vietnam's major local networks, so coverage follows those carriers. In remote or mountainous areas, check the network map on the provider's site before you buy. City coverage is generally excellent.
Local SIMs are still slightly cheaper, but an eSIM costs only a little more and saves the airport queue, passport registration and physical SIM swap. For most travellers the convenience wins.
Almost all eSIM plans start when you connect to a supported network for the first time — not when you buy them. That means you can buy and install days or weeks before your trip, and the validity clock only starts once you land and switch the line on.
In our sample comparisons, Nomad and Airalo most often lead on price per GB, while Holafly leads on unlimited plans. All figures on this page are example data, not live quotes — re-check the provider’s site before buying.
iPhone XS and newer, most recent Android flagships (Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+, Huawei P40+) and many mid-range phones support eSIM. Check your phone’s IMEI on the provider’s site — their checkers are usually accurate.
In most cases yes — the majority of the plans we compare allow personal hotspot use, which is handy for a laptop on the go. A few “unlimited” plans restrict tethering speed, so check the plan's terms if sharing data matters to you.
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