This page is for travelers planning one eSIM for several Asian countries, for example Tokyo, Seoul and Bangkok in one trip, or a month across Southeast Asia. For a trip to a single country, the country guides linked below are the better starting point. Regional "Asia" plans are less standard than European ones: the number of countries they cover varies a lot in our data, so the coverage tables matter more here.
Quick Answer: Which eSIM for an Asia Trip?
- Cheapest regional plan with 10 GB: Global YO at $17.24 for 30 days (24 countries), then Jetpac at $19.99 (30 days) and Yesim at $20.87 (30 days), from our tariff data of 10 November 2026.
- Best record with a large sample: among the providers in the table with 100 or more reports from Asian countries, Roamless worked well for 124 of 130 (95%), Holafly worked well for 642 of 703 (91%), Nomad worked well for 911 of 999 (91%).
- Going to mainland China: 9 of 10 regional plans list it in our data (Global YO, Jetpac, Yesim, Nomad, GigSky, Airalo, Ubigi, Roamless, Saily). Check the plan page before you buy: coverage in China and Hong Kong is the most common reason a regional plan does not fit a route.
- Widest coverage: Airalo lists 18 Asian countries, Global YO lists 17 Asian countries, Ubigi lists 17 Asian countries on the plans in the table below.
- Airalo: worked well for 364 of 442 reports from Asian countries (82%), and its Asia plan lists 18 countries at $23 for 7 days.
The reports are travelers' own reports of whether a provider worked in an Asian country, 6,048 in total, 5,311 of them positive. They are per country and provider, not per plan, and they are not Vefru tests of the regional plans below: provider tests do not prove how a plan performs in a specific country.
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Best eSIM Providers for Asia: Price, Coverage and Reports
One row per provider, using its cheapest regional plan with 10 GB and at least 7 days of validity that covers 10 or more Asian countries in our tariff data (snapshot of 10 November 2026). Price per GB is the plan price divided by 10. Each plan was last updated on the date shown, so confirm the price on the provider's page. "Worked" counts traveler reports from Asian countries.
| Provider | 10 GB regional plan | Price per GB | Asian countries in plan | Countries in plan (all regions) | Worked in Asia (reports) | Price updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global YO | $17.24 for 30 days | $1.72 | 17 | 24 | 136 of 182 (75%) | 2026-08-19 |
| Jetpac | $19.99 for 30 days | $2.00 | 15 | 17 | 318 of 351 (91%) | 2026-11-06 |
| Yesim | $20.87 for 30 days | $2.09 | 16 | 16 | 96 of 116 (83%) | 2026-09-28 |
| Nomad | $21 for 30 days | $2.10 | 12 | 14 | 911 of 999 (91%) | 2026-08-19 |
| GoMoWorld | $22.43 for 30 days | $2.24 | 11 | 11 | 71 of 98 (72%) | 2026-11-06 |
| GigSky | $22.99 for 30 days | $2.30 | 15 | 22 | 195 of 234 (83%) | 2026-11-06 |
| Airalo | $23 for 7 days | $2.30 | 18 | 18 | 364 of 442 (82%) | 2026-09-28 |
| Ubigi | $24 for 7 days | $2.40 | 17 | 17 | 1,354 of 1,557 (87%) | 2026-09-28 |
| Roamless | $24.95 for 30 days | $2.50 | 17 | 20 | 124 of 130 (95%) | 2026-10-20 |
| Saily | $35.99 for 30 days | $3.60 | 15 | 19 | 99 of 114 (87%) | 2026-08-19 |
| Holafly | not in our price data | not comparable | not listed | not listed | 642 of 703 (91%) | not listed |
| Maya Mobile | global plans only in our data | not comparable | not listed | not listed | 633 of 708 (89%) | not listed |
| ByteSIM | no regional 10 GB plan in our data | not comparable | not listed | not listed | 351 of 393 (89%) | not listed |
Read the table with care. Validity differs: Airalo and Ubigi sell this size for 7 days or less, while the others give 15 to 30 days. Provider details are in our reviews: Nomad review, Ubigi review, Jetpac review, Roamless review, Airalo review and GigSky review.
Which Countries Does Each Plan Cover?
For the same plans as above, whether each country is listed in our tariff data for that plan. "Not listed" means the country is missing from the plan in our data, not that it is confirmed to fail; we do not guess. Check the plan page for your exact route.
East Asia: Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau
| Provider | Japan | South Korea | China | Hong Kong | Taiwan | Macau |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global YO | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jetpac | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yesim | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nomad | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GoMoWorld | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed |
| GigSky | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Airalo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ubigi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Roamless | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Saily | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Southeast and South Asia
| Provider | Thailand | Vietnam | Singapore | Malaysia | Indonesia | Philippines | Cambodia | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global YO | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jetpac | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yesim | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nomad | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| GoMoWorld | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| GigSky | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Airalo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ubigi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Roamless | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Saily | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Yes |
In our data, 9 of 10 plans list Japan, 9 list South Korea and 9 list mainland China. Plans without China: GoMoWorld. If your route includes a country a plan leaves out, add a country plan from that country's guide below.
Best eSIM Plans for Asia by Trip Length and Data
Cheapest regional plans by size in our tariff data (10 November 2026 snapshot, validity 7 days or longer, plans covering 10 or more Asian countries). Cheapest is not the same as best: read the coverage tables and the report counts above before you choose.
| Data | Cheapest | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 GB (about a week, light use) | Yesim: $11.22 for 30 days, 16 countries | GoMoWorld: $12.33 for 30 days, 11 countries | Global YO: $12.74 for 15 days, 24 countries |
| 10 GB (one to two weeks) | Global YO: $17.24 for 30 days, 24 countries | Jetpac: $19.99 for 30 days, 17 countries | Yesim: $20.87 for 30 days, 16 countries |
| 20 GB (a month or heavy use) | Global YO: $25.49 for 30 days, 24 countries | Yesim: $33.44 for 30 days, 16 countries | Nomad: $35 for 45 days, 14 countries |
Not sure how much data you need? Our travel data calculator and the guide how much mobile data you need for travel give a figure for your trip. To compare every plan that covers your countries, use the comparison tool, and see our free eSIM data guide for trials.
Going to One Country? Start With the Country Guide
A regional plan pays off when you cross borders. For one country, a country plan may be cheaper, and the country guide shows which provider worked there. The ten Asian countries with the most traveler reports in our data (10 November 2026):
- Best eSIM for Japan: 2,055 reports
- Best eSIM for China: 994 reports
- Best eSIM for Thailand: 464 reports
- Best eSIM for Indonesia: 381 reports
- Best eSIM for South Korea: 349 reports
- Best eSIM for Vietnam: 300 reports
- Best eSIM for Singapore: 292 reports
- Best eSIM for India: 271 reports
- Best eSIM for Malaysia: 229 reports
- Best eSIM for Hong Kong: 204 reports
Also live: the Philippines, Taiwan and Cambodia. For a mixed trip, pick the regional plan with the best record that lists all your countries, or a country plan for the place where you spend most of your time.
How to Set Up an eSIM for an Asia Trip
- Check that your phone is unlocked and takes an eSIM; our list of phones that take an eSIM covers the regional variants that do not.
- Buy the plan and install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. The iPhone eSIM guide and Samsung eSIM guide show the menus.
- Check the activation rule on the plan page: some plans start at install, others at first connection, and the validity counts from there.
- Keep the eSIM off until you land in the first country, then turn it on, set it as the data line and turn on data roaming.
- If nothing happens after a few minutes, toggle airplane mode, restart, or pick the network by hand. Our eSIM troubleshooting guide covers the rest.
How We Compiled This Page
Prices, validity and countries come from the plan data behind our comparison tool, as of 10 November 2026; each plan's own update date is in the provider table. Traveler reports are the reports submitted to Vefru for provider and country pairs in Asia, counted until the same date. We say "worked well" only where at least 70% of reports were positive; below that we show the counts. Vefru may earn a commission when you buy through our links; it does not change which plans we recommend. Plan details change often, so confirm price, countries and hotspot rules on the provider's page.
Frequently Asked Questions About eSIMs in Asia
Which eSIM is best for traveling across Asia?
Does one eSIM cover all of Asia?
Does a regional Asia eSIM work in China?
How much data do I need for a week or two in Asia?
Can I use my phone as a hotspot on an Asia eSIM?
Is a regional eSIM cheaper than a country eSIM?
Summary: the Best eSIM for Asia
For most travelers crossing several Asian borders, the choice comes down to coverage and price. Global YO is the cheapest 10 GB regional plan at $17.24, and Roamless and Holafly have the best records among providers with a large sample (124 of 130 and 642 of 703). Whatever you choose, check that the plan lists every country on your route, above all China, Hong Kong and Japan, install it at home on Wi-Fi, and switch it on after you land. For a single country, use that country's guide instead.
Compare All eSIM Plans for Asia
Use the comparison tool to filter every plan by the countries on your route, data and validity. Change the country list to match your trip.
