eSIM for Hong Kong
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in Hong Kong. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM shop to find in the arrivals hall.
- 66 data plans work in Hong Kong, from $3.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 9 plans cover Hong Kong only. 57 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Macau and China.
- Every plan here starts when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 GB | $3.993 GB, 15 days | $3.993 GB, 15 days | $4.493 GB, 30 days |
| 5 GB | $5.995 GB, 30 days | $5.995 GB, 30 days | $5.995 GB, 30 days |
| 10 GB | $7.9910 GB, 30 days | $7.9910 GB, 30 days | $7.9910 GB, 30 days |
| 20 GB | $13.9920 GB, 30 days | $13.9920 GB, 30 days | $13.9920 GB, 30 days |
Plans for Hong Kong only
Every size and length sold for Hong Kong alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB | 15 days | $3.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $4.49 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $5.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $7.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $13.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 30 GB | 30 days | $18.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
Plans for short trips
Plans that last less than a week, cheapest first for each length:
| Length | Data | Price | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 3 GB | $5.52 | Asia plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
Plans for Hong Kong and nearby countries
- Asia plan, 4 destinations, including Macau, China and Taiwan: from $6.49 for 3 GB over 7 days.
- Asia plan, 7 destinations, including South Korea: from $3.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Asia plan, 11 destinations, including Macau, China, Taiwan and South Korea: from $5.52 for 3 GB over 5 days.
- Asia plan, 14 destinations, including Macau, Taiwan and South Korea: from $4.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Regional plan, 80 destinations, including Taiwan, Japan and South Korea: from $5.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
Network and plan details
- 31 of the 66 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- All 66 plans for Hong Kong start when you first use data.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 25 plans, Macau on 11 and Hong Kong on 9. 5 use other places. 16 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- We left out 10 plans that need an online ID check in Hong Kong.
- Country calling code: +852
- Plans: 66, from $3.99 to $89.99
Hong Kong sits outside the mainland firewall, so Google, WhatsApp, and Instagram all work normally here without a VPN. The city is dense and fully covered, including deep in the MTR tunnels. A travel eSIM gets you connected from the Airport Express onward, and it pairs neatly with a separate China plan if your trip crosses the border.
What you can use the data for
Transit. Google Maps handles the MTR, trams, and the Star Ferry precisely, including the underground lines. It is how you move around a city built on layers.
Messaging. WhatsApp works normally in Hong Kong, unlike across the border, so your usual conversations carry on without a workaround.
Octopus and payments. The Octopus card now lives in Apple Wallet and tops up over data, covering transit, convenience stores, and many restaurants.
Booking on the go. Ferries to the outlying islands, Peak Tram slots, and restaurant tables are easiest to sort over a live connection.
Where it works
Hong Kong is covered end to end with fast service. Everywhere you will go is served:
- Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and the Airport Express
- Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Causeway Bay
- Kowloon and the New Territories
- Lantau, the outlying islands, and Disneyland
- The full MTR network, including the cross-border lines
Coverage is excellent across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, including underground on the MTR and inside the malls. Signal thins only on remote hiking trails in the country parks.
Common situations
Stopover or short city break
Activate on the airport wifi, take the Airport Express into Central, and you are online the whole way. A small data plan covers a day or two of dense sightseeing.
Gateway to mainland China
Use the Hong Kong eSIM in the city, then switch to a separate China plan when you cross at Lo Wu or Futian. Buy both on our site and label each line so you can flip between them.
Business in Central
Stay on email and WhatsApp between meetings without depending on building wifi. The eSIM runs beside your home SIM, so your usual number still rings.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. Every plan for Hong Kong starts on first use, so installing early costs you no days.
- Name the line Hong Kong and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Hong Kong cost?
Plans start at $3.99 for 3 GB over 15 days. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $7.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Hong Kong?
Not right now. The largest plan for Hong Kong has 50 GB of data.
Is there a plan for Hong Kong only?
Yes. 9 plans cover Hong Kong only, from $3.99. 57 more cover it together with other countries.
Does a Hong Kong eSIM work for mainland China too?
Hong Kong sits outside the mainland firewall and has its own networks. Yes. 38 plans cover Hong Kong and China together, from $5.52 for 3 GB over 5 days.
When does the plan start counting days?
All 66 plans for Hong Kong start when you first use data. Install at home and keep the line off until you land.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Are Google and WhatsApp blocked in Hong Kong?
No. Hong Kong is outside the mainland firewall, so they work normally without a VPN, unlike across the border.
Will it work underground on the MTR?
Yes. Coverage runs through the MTR tunnels and inside the malls.