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Vietnam · Typical holiday trip

Best eSIM for Vietnam

The most reliable eSIM for Vietnam right now: Nomad, Unlimited · 10 days, ₹3,107.

Last updated 7 Nov 2026

Our pick for Vietnam

Pakka pick

Nomad

Unlimited · 10 days

Score in Vietnam

₹3,107

Unlimited10 daysHotspot73 reviews

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How we score

PakkaSIM's pick for Vietnam is Nomad Unlimited · 10 days at ₹3,107, with a Pakka Score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 73 traveller reviews.

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Traveller notes

Airport pickup
Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang (DAD) and Ho Chi Minh (SGN) activate on Viettel at the gate. Vinaphone-based plans can lag by a few minutes.
Hotspot and calls
Allowed on most plans. Grab and Google Maps use less than you expect; a normal profile is enough.
Where the network is weak
Ha Long Bay boats, Sapa trekking routes and Phong Nha caves are weak on anything but Viettel.
Local SIM alternative
Viettel tourist SIMs are very cheap for 30 days and sold at every airport. On trips over ten days they win on price; an eSIM wins on convenience.

Paying from India or Pakistan

Providers take Visa and Mastercard. Indian debit cards need international use enabled and carry a 2 to 3.5% forex markup; UPI and RuPay-only cards are not accepted. Pakistani cards need international transactions enabled at the bank, sit under the annual dollar limit, and carry a 3 to 4% markup; JazzCash and Easypaisa are not accepted. Apple Pay and Google Pay work where your card does.

Questions travellers ask about eSIM for Vietnam

Which eSIM is best for Vietnam from India or Pakistan?

Right now it is Nomad with the Unlimited · 10 days plan at ₹3,107. It has a Pakka Score of 8.0 out of 10 for Vietnam, based on 73 traveller reviews of Nomad there, and it is sized for a 8-day trip.

How much does an eSIM for Vietnam cost?

Right-sized plans for about a week start at ₹1,459 from Airhub. Our pick costs ₹3,107. Prices are converted from USD daily, so expect small movements.

Which network does Nomad use in Vietnam?

Nomad rides on Vinaphone in Vietnam. The destination score reflects how that network performed for previous travellers, which is why the same provider can score differently in a neighbouring country.

Is an eSIM better than a local SIM in Vietnam?

Viettel tourist SIMs are very cheap for 30 days and sold at every airport. On trips over ten days they win on price; an eSIM wins on convenience.

Where is mobile coverage weak in Vietnam?

Ha Long Bay boats, Sapa trekking routes and Phong Nha caves are weak on anything but Viettel.

Can I use hotspot on an eSIM in Vietnam?

Allowed on most plans. Grab and Google Maps use less than you expect; a normal profile is enough.

Will my Indian or Pakistani card work to buy an eSIM?

Visa and Mastercard cards with international use enabled work with every provider we list. UPI, RuPay-only cards, JazzCash and Easypaisa do not. Expect a forex markup of roughly 2 to 4% from your bank.

How much data do I need for 8 days in Vietnam?

For normal use, maps, WhatsApp, social media and a few video calls, budget about 0.7 GB per day, so around 5.6 GB for 8 days. Heavy users who stream or hotspot should double that.

When should I install the eSIM?

Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly and keep it switched off until you land. Hanoi (HAN), Da Nang (DAD) and Ho Chi Minh (SGN) activate on Viettel at the gate. Vinaphone-based plans can lag by a few minutes.