Vietnam SIM Card for Indian Tourists (2026)
Short answer: a Vietnam eSIM bought in India costs ₹380 for 1 GB / 7 days or ₹1,045 for 5 GB / 30 days. Jio's Vietnam data packs cost ₹599 for 1 GB and ₹2,999 for 5 GB, each for 7 days. Prices checked 28 Oct 2026.
Your three options, in rupees
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Simnity Vietnam eSIM | ₹261 | 500 MB, 3 days |
| Simnity Vietnam eSIM | ₹380 | 1 GB, 7 days |
| Simnity Vietnam eSIM | ₹760 | 3 GB, 30 days |
| Simnity Vietnam eSIM | ₹1,045 | 5 GB, 30 days |
| Simnity Vietnam eSIM | ₹1,710 | 10 GB, 30 days |
| Simnity Vietnam 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 plan for which trip?
- North-to-south trip of 10–14 days: 5 GB (₹1,045, 30 days) covers maps and Grab; heavy social users can take 10 GB (₹1,710).
- Short Da Nang or Phu Quoc holiday: 3 GB for ₹760.
- Calls home on your own number: Jio's ₹951 pack (4 GB + 100 min out + 100 min in, 10 days).
Before you fly from India
- Visa: Vietnam issues e-visas to citizens of all countries, valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry. Apply only on the official portal linked by Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
- No mandatory online arrival form was found on official Vietnamese sites.
- Install the eSIM at home; it connects when you land in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang.
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 Vietnam 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 SIM card is best in Vietnam for Indian tourists?
For data, a Vietnam eSIM bought in India: ₹1,045 for 5 GB / 30 days (checked 28 Oct 2026). For calls on your Indian number, a Jio or Airtel roaming pack.
Does Jio work in Vietnam?
Yes, on a Jio international roaming pack, from ₹599 for 1 GB / 7 days (data only).
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Apply for an e-visa (up to 90 days) on the official portal linked by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
Will I get bank OTPs in Vietnam?
Yes, if your Indian SIM stays switched on as the second line while the eSIM handles data.
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