Singapore SIM Card for Indian Tourists (2026)
Short answer: both Jio and Airtel roam in Singapore, but a Singapore eSIM costs less for data: ₹380 for 1 GB / 7 days or ₹950 for 5 GB / 30 days, against Jio's ₹599 and ₹2,999 data packs. Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Your three options, in rupees
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Simnity Singapore eSIM | ₹261 | 500 MB, 3 days |
| Simnity Singapore eSIM | ₹380 | 1 GB, 7 days |
| Simnity Singapore eSIM | ₹665 | 3 GB, 30 days |
| Simnity Singapore eSIM | ₹950 | 5 GB, 30 days |
| Simnity Singapore eSIM | ₹1,520 | 10 GB, 30 days |
| Simnity Singapore eSIM | ₹2,470 | Unlimited, 7 days |
| Jio roaming pack | ₹599 | 1 GB, 7 days (data only) |
| Jio roaming pack | ₹2,999 | 5 GB, 7 days (data only) |
| Jio roaming pack | ₹951 | 4 GB, 10 days + 100 min out + 100 min in + 25 SMS |
| Jio roaming pack | ₹2,851 | 12 GB, 30 days + 150 min out + 150 min in + 100 SMS |
| Airtel roaming pack | ₹698 | 1 GB, 1 day + 100 min + 10 SMS |
| Airtel roaming pack | ₹2,998 | 10 GB, 30 days + 300 min + 20 SMS |
Prices checked 28 Oct 2026: Simnity plans from the live simnity.com catalogue (data only); Jio packs from jio.com; Airtel packs from airtel.in. Operator packs include calls and SMS on your Indian number where listed.
Which Indian SIM works in Singapore?
- Jio: the same packs as most of Asia, from ₹599 (1 GB, 7 days, data only).
- Airtel: one pack set for all countries, from ₹698 (1 GB, 1 day, with 100 minutes).
- For a 4–5 day city trip, a ₹950 eSIM (5 GB, 30 days) usually covers maps, Grab and social media with room to spare.
Before you fly from India
- Visa: Indians need a Singapore visa, applied through an Authorised Visa Agent appointed by the Singapore High Commission. Fee: ₹2,100 visa processing plus a ₹1,300 agent service fee. Source: Singapore High Commission, New Delhi.
- SG Arrival Card: free, filed within 3 days before arrival (including the arrival day) through the ICA e-service or MyICA app. Source: ICA.
- Install the eSIM at home; it connects when you land at Changi.
Entry rules checked 22 Oct 2026 on official government sites. Rules change, so confirm before you travel.
Keeping your Indian number for bank and UPI OTPs
- Keep your Indian SIM switched on as the second line, with its mobile data off. Use the eSIM line for data.
- Jio says incoming SMS are free while roaming. Prepaid users must buy an IR pack at least once to switch roaming on, so check it is active before you fly.
- Airtel prepaid offers a ₹118 roaming activation, valid 28 days, with unlimited incoming SMS (an active domestic plan is needed; calls and data are then charged at standard rates).
Full comparison: Jio vs Airtel roaming vs eSIM.
Set it up before you leave India
- Check your phone supports eSIM: device list.
- Buy the Singapore eSIM and install it at home on Wi-Fi (install guide).
- When you land, switch on the eSIM line and turn on data roaming for that line only.
- Keep your Indian SIM on for calls and SMS, with its data off.
Not sure how much data you need? See how much data for travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Indian SIM works in Singapore?
Both Jio and Airtel work in Singapore on international roaming packs. Buy the pack before you fly.
Is a Singapore eSIM cheaper than Jio roaming?
For data, yes: 5 GB for 30 days costs ₹950 on a Simnity Singapore eSIM, against ₹2,999 for Jio's 5 GB, 7-day pack (checked 28 Oct 2026).
How do I get a Singapore SIM card in India?
Buy a Singapore eSIM online in rupees and install it at home on Wi-Fi. It switches on when you land.
Do Indians need a visa for Singapore?
Yes. Apply through an Authorised Visa Agent; the fee is ₹2,100 plus a ₹1,300 agent fee (Singapore High Commission, New Delhi). File the free SG Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival.
Maldives SIM Card for Indian Tourists (2026)
28 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka SIM Card for Indian Tourists (2026)
28 Oct 2026