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Vietnam eSIM
7 data plans · from £5.80 · instant QR code by email
Choose your plan
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
7 data plans · from £5.80 · instant QR code by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Viettel Mobile, MobiFone, Vinaphone.
Setup
It takes about a minute. Tap the install link we email you, leave the line switched off, then switch it on when you land — and you're online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
Vietnam: 17 plans, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 11 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
11 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Viettel Mobile, MobiFone, Vinaphone.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle includes Vietnam cover — a single-country plan is the only option here, and it is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A Vietnam travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to Viettel Mobile, MobiFone, Vinaphone on 5G where available, LTE everywhere else. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.
Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. Vietnam plans start at £5.80 across 7 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.
Yes. A Vietnam travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.
Pho
Rice noodle soup with beef or chicken, fresh herbs, and an aromatic broth.
Hanoi (Phở Gia Truyền Bát Đàn)
Banh Mi
French-Vietnamese baguette sandwich filled with pate, meats, pickled veggies, and cilantro.
Ho Chi Minh City or Hoi An
Bun Cha
Grilled pork served in a sweet and savory broth with rice noodles and fresh greens.
Hanoi
Cao Lau
Chewy noodles topped with pork, greens, and crunchy croutons in a rich gravy.
Vietnam connectivity guide
Vietnam has cheap, fast and unusually widespread mobile data — coverage reaches further into rural and mountainous areas than most countries at a similar level of development. The gaps are in the far north, on the water and in the caves. This guide covers which networks you get, where the signal actually stops, the ride-hailing dependency that shapes a Vietnamese trip, and how much data one consumes.
Read the full Vietnam guide →Hoi An
Banh Xeo
Crispy savory crepe stuffed with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce.
Ho Chi Minh City / Central Vietnam
Mi Quang
Turmeric-infused noodles with a small amount of concentrated broth, pork, and shrimp.
Da Nang / Central Vietnam
Com Tam
Broken rice plate topped with grilled pork chop, egg meatloaf, and pickled vegetables.
Ho Chi Minh City
Cha Ca
Turmeric-marinated fish fried at the table with heaps of dill and green onions.
Hanoi (Cha Ca La Vong)
Banh Cuon
Steamed fermented rice batter filled with seasoned minced pork and wood ear mushrooms.
Hanoi
Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee)
Strong robusta coffee topped with a frothy, sweet whipped egg yolk and condensed milk.
Hanoi (Cafe Giang)
Ha Long BayQuang Ninh
Iconic emerald waters dotted with thousands of towering limestone islands topped with rainforests.
1 to 2 days · book ahead
Hoi An Ancient TownHoi An
Exceptionally well-preserved trading port from the 15th-19th century, famous for tailoring and lanterns.
2 days
Cu Chi TunnelsHo Chi Minh City
An immense network of connecting underground tunnels used by Viet Cong soldiers.
Half day · book ahead
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National ParkQuang Binh
Spectacular karst mountains and massive cave systems, including the world's largest, Son Doong.
2 to 3 days · book ahead
Imperial City (The Citadel)Hue
Walled enclosure and former imperial capital during the Nguyen dynasty.
Half day
War Remnants MuseumHo Chi Minh City
Deeply moving exhibits relating to the Vietnam War and the first Indochina War.
2 to 3 hours
Fansipan / Sapa TerracesLao Cai
Trek through cascading rice terraces and summit the highest peak in Indochina via cable car or foot.
2 to 3 days · book ahead
Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge)Da Nang
Mountain resort famous for the Golden Bridge held by two giant stone hands.
Full day · book ahead
Domestic Flights
Airlines like Vietnam Airlines and VietJet connect major hubs (Hanoi, Da Nang, HCMC).
$30 - $100
Sleeper Trains (Reunification Express)
Trains running the length of the country with soft sleeper cabins.
$40 - $80
Sleeper Buses
Buses equipped with reclining flat seats, connecting most towns.
$10 - $25
Motorbike Rental
Renting automatic or manual scooters locally.
$5 - $10 per day
Ride-hailing
Grab, Gojek, Be
Grab is dominant. Motorbike taxis (GrabBike) are extremely cheap and fast for solo travelers.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Minor closures; major cities remain active. |
| Hung Kings' Festival | 10th day of the 3rd lunar month | Locals travel heavily; transport books up quickly. |
| Reunification Day | April 30 | Often combined with Labour Day for a major domestic holiday. Extreme crowds at tourist sites. |
| International Labour Day | May 1 | Heavy domestic travel and crowded beaches/attractions. |
| National Day | September 2 | Major domestic travel, fireworks in big cities, some closures. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.