eSIM for Asia at a glance
- Plans
- 8
- Price from1 GB for 7 days
- R84
- Cheapest gigabyte100 GB for 180 days
- R31
- Validity
- 7–180 days
- Calls and SMS
- no, data only
eSIM plans for Asia
Sorted by price. You buy on the Airalo website.
DataValidityPrice per GBPrice
1 GB7 days
R84 per GB
R84
2 GB15 days
R80 per GB
R160
3 GB30 days
R73 per GB
R219
5 GB30 days
R67 per GB
R337
10 GB30 days
R62 per GB
R623
20 GB30 days
R41 per GB
R826
50 GB90 days
R34 per GB
R1 685
100 GB180 days
R31 per GB · best value
R3 117
Prices from Airalo, updated 25.03.2026, rate 1 $ = R17
How much data do you need
Typical usage and a matching plan for a one-week trip
- Maps and messengersabout 1 GB a week
- 1 GB for 7 days — R84
- Social media and photos3–5 GB a week
- 5 GB for 30 days — R337
- Video and video callsabout 1 GB an hour
- 100 GB for 180 days — R3 117
How it works
- 1. Choose a planCompare plans by data volume, validity period and price
- 2. Get your QR codeAfter payment, the QR code to activate your eSIM arrives by email within minutes
- 3. ConnectScan the QR code in your phone settings — the internet is ready
Nearby countries
eSIM for Asia: FAQ
From R84 for 1 GB for 7 days. There are 8 plans in total, the most expensive is R3 117.
No, there are no unlimited plans. The largest package is 100 GB for 180 days for R3 117.
For 7 days of maps and messengers, 1 GB for 7 days for R84 is enough. If you watch videos, take 100 GB for 180 days for R3 117.
The cheapest gigabyte is in the 100 GB for 180 days package: R31 per GB versus R84 in the smallest one.
Plans are available for 7, 15, 30, 90, 180 days. Validity starts when you first connect to a network abroad.
The eSIM is data only. You can call through messengers; your WhatsApp and Telegram number stays the same and your main SIM remains in the phone.
At home, before departure: installation needs an internet connection. After landing, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming.
iPhone XR and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer. To check, dial *#06#: if you see an EID line, your phone supports eSIM.