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Best eSIM for Vietnam long stays

Da Nang's beachside nomad scene, Hanoi's Old Quarter or Ho Chi Minh City's cafés — fast, famously cheap data to live and work across Vietnam.

The short answer

Vietnam has some of the cheapest, fastest mobile data in the world, which makes it a brilliant value base — Da Nang in particular has exploded as a nomad hub. For value, Saily is our pick; Airalo is the popular default; and Nomad's 60-day packs suit a longer stay. Prioritise Viettel coverage if you'll travel beyond the big three cities.

Top pick

Saily

4.5
Best for Vietnam Partner pick

Low per-GB pricing on fast Vietnamese networks with reliable tethering — the best all-round value for working from Da Nang, Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

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Best Vietnam eSIMs compared

Long-stay Vietnam plans across the providers worth your time. Indicative pricing — tap through for live rates.

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Vietnam long-stay tips

Vietnam eSIM FAQs

Which eSIM is best for a long stay in Vietnam?
For value on a 30–90 day stay, a local plan riding Viettel is hard to beat. Viettel has the broadest coverage nationwide, including the Da Nang coast and the mountains around Sapa and Ha Giang. If you tether heavily, price out an unlimited plan; for a quarter-long stay see our 90-day picks.
How much data do I need for working remotely in Vietnam?
Budget 30–60 GB a month if you take daily video calls and browse a lot; 15–30 GB if you're mostly on apartment or café Wi-Fi and use mobile as backup. Buy a 20 GB plan first and top up — it's cheaper than over-buying.
Can I tether my laptop on an eSIM in Vietnam?
Yes — hotspot works on the recommended plans, which matters for remote work. On 4G/5G in the main cities it's fine for Zoom and uploads. For all-day tethering pick a strong-network plan and test speeds on arrival so you can switch early if needed.
Should I get a local SIM or an eSIM in Vietnam?
An eSIM is faster (install before you fly, no shop queue, keep your home number) and competitively priced for data. A physical local SIM can be marginally cheaper for very heavy use or if you need a local phone number — many nomads use the eSIM for data and skip the local number entirely.

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