eSIM for Nepal
A prepaid data eSIM gets your phone online in Nepal without a local SIM card. 18 plans in our catalog work there, from $3.99. You buy it online and get it by email, then install it at home before you fly.
- 18 data plans work in Nepal, from $3.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 9 plans cover Nepal only. 9 more cover it along with nearby countries such as India 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 GB | $6.993 GB, 7 days | $7.492 GB, 15 days | $9.993 GB, 30 days |
| 3 GB | $6.993 GB, 7 days | $9.993 GB, 30 days | $9.993 GB, 30 days |
| 5 GB | $10.995 GB, 15 days | $10.995 GB, 15 days | $13.995 GB, 30 days |
| 10 GB | $19.9910 GB, 30 days | $19.9910 GB, 30 days | $19.9910 GB, 30 days |
| 20 GB | $35.9920 GB, 30 days | $35.9920 GB, 30 days | $35.9920 GB, 30 days |
Plans for Nepal only
Every size and length sold for Nepal alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 5 days | $3.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $7.49 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 3 GB | 7 days | $6.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $9.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $10.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $13.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $19.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $35.99 | 4G LTE | 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 | 1 GB | $3.99 | Nepal only | On first use |
Plans for Nepal and nearby countries
- Global plan, 132 destinations, including India, China, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka: from $7.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Global plan, 185 destinations, including India, China, Sri Lanka and Pakistan: from $15.99 for 1 GB over 30 days.
Network and plan details
- These plans use 4G LTE.
- All 18 plans for Nepal start when you first use data.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 6 plans and Singapore on 5. 7 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.
- Capital: Kathmandu
- Country calling code: +977
- Plans: 18, from $3.99 to $69.99
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 Nepal starts on first use, so installing early costs you no days.
- Name the line Nepal 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 Nepal cost?
Plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB over 5 days. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $19.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Nepal?
Not right now. The largest plan for Nepal has 20 GB of data.
Is there a plan for Nepal only?
Yes. 9 plans cover Nepal only, from $3.99. 9 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Nepal and nearby countries?
Yes. 9 plans cover both Nepal and India, from $7.49. 9 cover Nepal and China. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
All 18 plans for Nepal 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.