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Singapore eSIM and tourist SIM comparison

For a Singapore stopover, match your data allowance to your stay before paying for a large tourist bundle. A regional eSIM can also suit a trip into Malaysia or Thailand. Check its full destination list: a plan that covers Singapore does not automatically cover your next stop.

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Trip length

3 GB in total

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  • Data only

Total

$4.88$0.70 per day

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5 GB in total

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  • Data only

Total

$7.88$0.26 per day

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  • Simba
  • Starhub
  • Singtel

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Regional plans

One eSIM for several countries. Data and validity are shared across the whole trip and speeds vary by network, so a local SIM stays faster and more stable while you are in this country.

One eSIM per order. Travelling with someone else? Place a second order after this one.

On arrival

Keep your Changi transfer details and hotel address available offline. Use a stable Wi-Fi connection when the purchased plan allows installation, then select the eSIM for mobile data. If you choose a local SIM instead, check the collection counter's opening hours and registration requirements before leaving the terminal.

Coverage along your route

Check the network named on the plan, especially for indoor use or a stay away from the central tourist districts. A Singapore network name does not establish the roaming network used in Malaysia. Underground spaces, building materials and a busy event can affect reception even within an operator's coverage area.

Local or regional?

Singtel and StarHub tourist offers may include calls and separate roaming allowances. Compare those conditions with a data-only eSIM, rather than comparing headline gigabytes alone. For a short stay, convenient delivery and a smaller allowance can matter more than the largest bundle; for heavy use, a local operator offer may be better value.

Compare local and travel SIMs

These are sourced operator references, not products sold by VietSIM. Prices retain their original currency. Local and roaming allowances, calls, registration and collection conditions differ. Check the linked package terms before buying.

ProviderSIM formatPriceDataValiditySources and verification
StarHub Tourist

Separate regional allowances; check destinations.

Physical SIMSGD 12.00300 GB30 daysCheck package terms

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Singtel hi! Tourist

Selected neighbouring destinations; activation and call conditions apply.

Physical SIMSGD 10.00Check package terms7 daysCheck package terms

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Singtel hi! Tourist

Selected neighbouring destinations; activation and call conditions apply.

Physical SIMSGD 15.00Check package terms30 daysCheck package terms

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Before you connect

Check your exact phone model and carrier lock before purchase. Use stable Wi-Fi and the installation timing shown for your plan. Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its roaming setting. Keep the QR code private and do not delete the profile while troubleshooting.

An operator's map is a planning reference, not a promise of reception or speed. Buildings, terrain, device support and congestion affect service. We have not field-tested these locations.

Will it work on my phone?

Will your phone take an eSIM?

Three checks, about a minute, before you pay.

  1. 01.

    Dial *#06#

    If an EID appears under the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM chip. On iPhone the same number is in Settings, General, About.

  2. 02.

    Make sure it is unlocked

    A phone tied to the carrier that sold it refuses other networks, an eSIM included. Your carrier can unlock it, usually free once the contract is paid.

  3. 03.

    Check the model sold in your country

    Some models ship without eSIM in certain markets, mainland China and Hong Kong most often. The maker’s own list settles it.

Another make?

Search your settings for “eSIM” or “SIM manager”. A phone that can add a plan without a card can take ours.

Questions before buying

Can I use the same eSIM in Singapore and Malaysia?

Yes, if both destinations appear in that specific plan's coverage. Our four-country family includes Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. It does not include Vietnam or the Philippines. The allowance and validity are shared across the trip.

Will an eSIM work on my phone?

Use an unlocked phone that supports eSIM. Check the exact model and sales region with its manufacturer before buying; phones with similar names can differ.

Does a regional plan restart at each border?

No. The data allowance and validity are shared across covered destinations. Check every stop in the selected plan's list, including any stopover where you need mobile data.

Can I make calls or share a hotspot?

Only when the selected product explicitly confirms those features. A data-only plan does not promise a local number or voice minutes. Unconfirmed features are shown as unknown.

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