eSIM for Asia

Asia is the one region where almost nobody visits just one country. The classic Southeast Asia loop hops Thailand → Malaysia → Singapore → Indonesia; Hong Kong and Macao happen in the same weekend; Japan and South Korea pair up in spring; and the digital-nomad trail strings together Chiang Mai, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, and Da Nang. A Jet eSIM for Asia gives you one data plan, installed before you fly, with 5G speeds across 18 countries — the moment you land at Bangkok (BKK), Changi (SIN), Incheon (ICN), or Narita (NRT) you’re online: no SIM counter queue, no passport registration form, no roaming bill waiting at home.

Network 5G/4G/LTE
Hotspot Yes
Voice / SMS Data-only
Activation Instant, QR
Refunds Before activation
Instant activation
No roaming bills

Why Jet eSIM

Why an eSIM Makes Sense for Asia Specifically

Three things separate an Asia trip from other destinations when it comes to mobile data:

01

Asia trips hop borders by design

A month in Asia usually means four or five countries, and even a short break often crosses one — Hong Kong with a Macao day trip, Singapore with a Johor Bahru weekend. Buying a local SIM per country means repeating the airport-counter ritual at every landing: queues, passport registration, tourist pricing, and a new phone number each time. The Asia eSIM plans cover 18 countries on one eSIM with one data allowance — it connects to the local network by itself every time you cross a border.

02

Asia runs on super-apps — and rewards fast data

Grab and Gojek for rides, LINE and KakaoTalk and WhatsApp for everything from hotel check-ins to street-food orders, Google Maps for the alleys of Tokyo and Hanoi, translation apps for the rest. None of it tolerates a slow connection — and Asia has some of the fastest mobile networks on earth (Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong). The Asia eSIM plans run on 5G/4G/LTE, so you get the speed the region is famous for, with a baseline of 3–5 GB per week for casual use — or 10 GB+ if you’re hotspotting a laptop.

03

Asia trips are long — and plans here match

From a 3-day stopover to a six-month nomad stint, the Asia eSIM plans scale with the itinerary: fixed plans from 500 MB up to 100 GB with validity from 3 to 180 days, plus unlimited options from 3 to 30 days. Match the plan to the trip instead of re-buying a new eSIM at every border — and top up online if you run low mid-journey.

Pricing

Asia eSIM Plans

All plans run on the Asialink network with 5G/4G/LTE speeds and work in every covered country — the same plan connects in Bangkok, Tokyo, Singapore, and Seoul. Data-only. Top-up available while abroad.

Fixed Data Plans

DataPrice (USD)
500 MB / 3 days$1.99
1 GB / 7 days$3.90
2 GB / 15 days$5.90
3 GB / 30 days$10.90
5 GB / 7 days$11.90
5 GB / 15 days$11.90
5 GB / 30 days$11.90 
10 GB / 7 days$17.90
10 GB / 15 days$18.90
10 GB / 30 days$19.90
20 GB / 30 days$30.90
50 GB / 7 days$43.90
50 GB / 15 days$45.90
50 GB / 30 days$47.90
50 GB / 90 days$55.90
100 GB / 180 days$72.90

Handy quirk: 5 GB costs the same $11.90 whether you pick 7, 15, or 30-day validity — always take the 30-day version. For long stays, the 100 GB / 180 days plan works out to roughly $12 a month.

Unlimited Plans

DataPrice (USD)
Unlimited / 3 days$8.90
Unlimited / 5 days$15.90
Unlimited / 7 days$19.90
Unlimited / 10 days$27.90
Unlimited / 15 days$38.90
Unlimited / 30 days$59.90

Setup

How to Install Your Asia eSIM

01

Buy your plan

Choose an Asia plan with the data amount and validity that match your trip. You’ll receive an activation QR code by email within minutes of purchase.

02

Scan the QR code

Open your phone’s settings before you fly. Add the eSIM by scanning the QR code from your email or entering the activation details manually. Full step-by-step guides are available for iPhone and Android.

03

Land connected

Once your plane touches down anywhere in the covered region, your Jet eSIM activates automatically. Maps, Grab, LINE, and hotspot work from the moment you leave airplane mode — and when you cross into the next country, the plan switches to the local network on its own. Just keep data roaming enabled.

Coverage

Which Countries Does the Jet eSIM Asia Plan Cover?

The Asia plan runs on the Asialink network, connecting to leading local carriers in each country — KDDI in Japan, AIS in Thailand, Telkomsel in Indonesia, Singtel in Singapore, SKT in South Korea, and other partner networks — with automatic switching as you cross borders. One plan, 18 countries:

  • Southeast Asia: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos
  • East Asia: Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan
  • South Asia: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan

Coverage is strong across cities, transport corridors, and tourist regions. Remote islands and mountain areas depend on local carrier towers, same as any local SIM.

Not on the list? Destinations like Nepal, the Maldives, and the Caucasus and Central Asian countries aren’t part of this regional footprint — use country-specific plans for those instead.

Details

What's Included With a Jet eSIM for Asia Plan

Data

5G/4G/LTE speeds on every plan, in all 18 covered countries.

Voice calls / SMS

No. Jet eSIM is data-only. Your original number stays active on your primary SIM for calls and texts.

Privacy tools

Yes. Virtual location switching, ad blocking, and content-restriction bypass are included in the Jet eSIM app.

Hotspot / tethering

Yes on all plans. Share your Asia data with a laptop, tablet, or a travel companion’s phone.

Roaming to neighboring countries

Built in — that’s the point of this plan. It roams across all 18 covered countries automatically. For destinations outside the footprint, switch to a country-specific plan.

Refunds

Available before the eSIM is activated on any device. See our refund policy.

Jet eSIM vs Airalo vs Holafly for Asia

How Jet eSIM’s Asia plans compare on the specs travelers actually check.

Feature Jet eSIM Airalo Holafly
1 GB / 7 days $3.90 USD $5.00 Do not offer
5 GB / 30 days $11.90 USD $15.00 Do not offer
Unlimited plans Available (3–30 days) Available (limited options) Do not offer for Asia (country plans only)
100 GB / 180 days $72.90 USD Do not offer Do not offer
Hotspot on all plans Yes Yes No (fair use)
Built-in privacy tools Yes No No
Refund before activation Yes Yes Yes

Prices and features are subject to change. Verify with each provider before purchase.

FAQ

Asia eSIM FAQ

Will my Jet eSIM work when I land at the airport?

Yes. Install the eSIM before you fly, and it activates as soon as your phone reconnects to a mobile network after landing — Bangkok, Singapore, Incheon, Narita, Hong Kong, and every other covered airport included. You should see mobile data available before you clear customs.

Which countries does the Asia plan cover?

Eighteen: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Nepal, the Maldives, and Central Asia are not included — use country-specific plans for those.

Does the Asia eSIM work in mainland China?

Yes, China is included in the coverage. One heads-up: many Western apps — Google, WhatsApp, Instagram — are restricted by local network controls there. Jet eSIM’s built-in privacy tools are designed for exactly this situation, but test them right after landing and don’t rely on connectivity for anything critical on the first day.

How much data do I need for a one-month Asia trip?

For a typical month — maps, messaging, social media, occasional streaming — 20 GB covers most travelers, and the 20 GB / 30 days plan is priced for exactly that. Heavy users on nomad schedules should look at 50 GB or the unlimited / 30 days option.

Fixed or unlimited — which should I choose?

Fixed data is far cheaper per gigabyte; the 5 GB / 30 days plan at $11.90 is the sweet spot for short trips. Unlimited makes sense for 5–10 day trips where you’ll be streaming, hotspotting, and navigating constantly without wanting to watch a counter.

Is there a plan for long stays and remote work?

Yes — the 100 GB / 180 days plan ($72.90) is built for exactly that: roughly six months of coverage across all 18 countries for about $12 a month, with hotspot included for laptop work.

Can I use the hotspot to connect my laptop?

Yes. Every Jet eSIM Asia plan supports hotspot sharing, so you can tether a laptop, tablet, or another phone. Data used via hotspot counts toward your plan allowance.

Do I keep my regular phone number while using Jet eSIM in Asia?

Yes. Jet eSIM runs alongside your original SIM. Your usual number stays active for calls and SMS — including bank verification codes — and your Asia data runs on the eSIM.

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