Philippines eSIM
1-tap install
Data only
Full refund before installation
1. Select plan
Multi-traveler eSIMs
Group discount up to 15% for 6+
Add 1 more to unlock 5% off. 6+ travelers get 15% off.
2. Fare transparency
Total due
$0.89 / GB · $0.30 / day
$8.89
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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$8.89
Philippines 10 GB · 30 days (×1)
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Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Philippines.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Philippines. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Philippines. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Philippines. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
Travelling with someone? Add a second traveller and the whole order is 5% off — it grows to 15% at six.
Order summary
Philippines 10 GB · 30 days
$0.89/GB
$8.89
Total
$0.89 / GB
$8.89
Full refund before installation. Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
ContinueBy paying, you agree to immediate delivery and lose the 14-day right of withdrawal.
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
$8.89
Philippines 10 GB · 30 days
Setup
Set the eSIM up before you fly to Philippines
Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
- After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
- Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.
On Android
- Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
- When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.
Good to know
- Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
- Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
- Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
- Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.
What you can actually buy for Philippines
4 plans for Philippines, from 5 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 30 days to 180 days. 4 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
4 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on SMART, Globe.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.
Regional plans that also cover Philippines
44 regional plans include Philippines. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Philippines is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $7.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.
How eSIMs work in Philippines
A travel eSIM for Philippines is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Philippines, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use SMART, Globe on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.
How much data do you need in Philippines?
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Philippines plans start at $5.79 across 4 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
What do you pay for data in Philippines?
A travel eSIM for Philippines is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.
Setting up your Philippines eSIM
- 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
- 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3. Land in Philippines, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.
Philippines connectivity guide
The Philippines asks more of an arriving traveller than most destinations: since the SIM Registration Act, a local SIM means paperwork, and the airport wifi you would use to download an eSIM on landing is widely reported as unreliable. The short version is to install a travel eSIM at home before you fly. This guide covers the registration rules, which networks you actually get, what island geography does to coverage, and how much data a trip needs.
Read the full Philippines guide →What to eat in Philippines
Adobo
The unofficial national dish featuring meat (usually chicken or pork) braised in a savory and tangy marinade of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
Available nationwide in nearly every local restaurant and carinderia.
Sinigang
A comforting, sour soup typically made with a tamarind broth, packed with vegetables and either pork, shrimp, or fish.
Found in both high-end restaurants and family eateries across the country.
Lechon
A whole pig roasted over coals until the skin is perfectly crisp and the meat is tender and flavorful.
Cebu is famously known for having the best Lechon in the country.
Pork Sisig
A sizzling bar snack or main dish made from chopped pork (often including face and ears) seasoned and grilled with onions and chili.
Pampanga, considered the culinary capital of the Philippines, or local bars nationwide.
Kare-Kare
A rich, hearty stew of oxtail or meat and vegetables cooked in a savory peanut sauce, served with fermented shrimp paste (bagoong).
Traditional Filipino restaurants in Metro Manila and Central Luzon.
Pancit Bihon
Filipino-style stir-fried thin rice noodles mixed with vegetables, meat, or seafood, often served at celebrations to symbolize long life.
Noodle houses and local eateries nationwide.
Lumpia
Crispy, deep-fried spring rolls filled with a savory mixture of ground pork and minced vegetables.
Street food stalls and casual dining spots everywhere.
Halo-Halo
A popular shaved ice dessert layered with sweet beans, jellies, fruits, evaporated milk, and topped with ube (purple yam) ice cream.
Dessert shops, fast-food chains like Chowking, and street-side stalls.
Silog
The quintessential Filipino breakfast consisting of garlic fried rice (sinangag) and egg (itlog), typically served with cured beef (tapsilog) or sausage (longsilog).
Breakfast joints and 24-hour diners across the Philippines.
Bibingka
A traditional rice cake cooked in a clay pot lined with banana leaves, topped with salted egg, cheese, and grated coconut.
Outside churches during the Christmas season, and specialty bakeries year-round.
What to see in Philippines
Big LagoonEl Nido, Palawan
A breathtaking expanse of emerald waters surrounded by towering dark limestone cliffs, accessible by kayak or outrigger boat.
Half day · book ahead
Puerto Princesa Underground RiverPuerto Princesa, Palawan
A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a spectacular limestone karst landscape with an underground river you can explore by paddleboat.
Half day · book ahead
Chocolate HillsCarmen, Bohol
A unique geological formation of over 1,200 conical hills that turn chocolate brown during the dry season.
2-3 hours
Cloud 9General Luna, Siargao
A legendary surf spot featuring thick, hollow tubes. Even non-surfers enjoy the iconic boardwalk and viewing deck.
2-3 hours
Banaue Rice TerracesBanaue, Ifugao
Ancient, mountain-carved terraces often called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World', reflecting the ingenuity of the Ifugao people.
Full day
White BeachBoracay
Globally famous for its powdery white sand and turquoise waters, perfect for relaxation, water sports, and nightlife.
1-3 days
Calle CrisologoVigan, Ilocos Sur
A remarkably well-preserved Spanish colonial street where you can ride horse-drawn carriages (kalesa) and admire heritage houses.
Half day
Magellan's CrossCebu City
A historical landmark housing a Christian cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers under Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
1 hour
IntramurosManila
The historic walled city of Manila, home to Spanish-era landmarks like Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church.
Half day
Kawasan FallsBadian, Cebu
A multi-tiered waterfall known for its striking turquoise waters, popular for swimming and thrilling canyoneering adventures.
Half day · book ahead
Getting around Philippines
Ride-Hailing
Download the Grab app for cars or Move It for motorcycle taxis. Book on demand with upfront pricing.
PHP 150-300 per short city trip on Grab.
Jeepneys
Iconic, colorful elongated trucks that follow specific routes. Hop on, pass your fare to the driver, and say 'para' to stop.
PHP 13-20 base fare.
Tricycles
Motorcycles with attached sidecars, found everywhere outside major highways. Negotiate or pay standard fare for short hops.
PHP 50-100 depending on distance.
Metro Manila Trains
Elevated train lines running through Metro Manila. Buy single journey tickets or a reloadable Beep card.
PHP 15-30 per ride.
Ride-hailing
Grab, Move It, JoyRide, Angkas
Grab is the safest and most reliable for tourists. Motorcycle taxis (Angkas, JoyRide, Move It) are excellent for beating heavy traffic for solo travelers.
Practical things worth knowing in Philippines
Paying for things
- Available in major malls, large supermarkets, and high-end hotels.
- Limited acceptance, usually only works at terminals that accept general contactless credit cards.
- Cash still useful for: Jeepneys, Tricycles, Street food vendors, Small local eateries, Provincial and island destinations
- Local wallets: GCash, Maya
Basics
- Emergency number: 911
- Plugs: A, B, C · 220V
- Tap water: no
- Not mandatory but appreciated. If no 10% service charge is included in the bill, leaving 5-10% or rounding up the fare is customary.
Public holidays in Philippines
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Businesses closed, heavily booked transport. |
| Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) | April 9 | Minor disruptions, banks closed. |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Public offices and banks closed. Popular beaches might be crowded. |
| Independence Day | June 12 | Parades in major cities, public offices closed. |
| National Heroes Day | Last Monday of August | Long weekend for locals, tourist spots can be busy. |
| Bonifacio Day | November 30 | Public offices closed. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Major holiday. Most businesses closed, heavy traffic in days leading up, very limited transport. |
| Rizal Day | December 30 | Public offices closed, part of the busy holiday season. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.