eSIM for Singapore
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land at Changi. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, which suits a short stopover where you do not want to waste time at a SIM counter.
- 86 data plans work in Singapore, from $3.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 21 plans cover Singapore only. 65 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- 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 | $3.492 GB, 15 days | $3.492 GB, 15 days | $5.995 GB, 30 days |
| 3 to 5 GB | $3.495 GB, 15 days | $3.495 GB, 15 days | $5.995 GB, 30 days |
| 10 GB | $4.9910 GB, 15 days | $4.9910 GB, 15 days | $7.9910 GB, 30 daysCovers 3 destinations |
| 20 GB | $8.9920 GB, 30 days | $8.9920 GB, 30 days | $8.9920 GB, 30 days |
Plans for Singapore only
Every size and length sold for Singapore alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB | 15 days | $3.49 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $6.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $3.49 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $5.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 7 GB | 15 days | $6.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 10 GB | 15 days | $4.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $8.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 12 GB | 30 days | $9.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $8.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 25 GB | 30 days | $18.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 30 GB | 30 days | $11.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $16.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
Unlimited data plans
4 unlimited plans work in Singapore. Unlimited plans give a set amount of full speed data, then slow down. The cheapest for each length:
| Length | Price | Full speed | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $8.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Singapore only | On first use |
| 5 days | $13.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Singapore only | On first use |
| 7 days | $16.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Singapore only | On first use |
| 10 days | $24.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Singapore only | 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 Singapore and nearby countries
- Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand: 6 plans, from $3.49 for 3 GB over 7 days.
- Asia plan, 6 destinations, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam: from $5.49 for 3 GB over 7 days.
- Asia plan, 11 destinations, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam: from $5.52 for 3 GB over 5 days.
- Asia plan, 14 destinations, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam: from $4.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Regional plan, 21 destinations, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam: from $13.99 for 7 GB over 30 days.
- Regional plan, 80 destinations, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam: from $5.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
Network and plan details
- 24 of the 86 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 86 plans for Singapore, 78 start when you first use data and 8 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 25 plans, Hong Kong on 18 and Indonesia on 9. 10 use other places. 24 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.
- Country calling code: +65
- Plans: 86, from $3.49 to $89.99
Singapore is small, dense, and wired end to end, so coverage is never the question. The point of a travel eSIM here is speed: you walk off the plane already online, book a Grab, and head into the city without a stop. For a stopover of a day or two, that is the whole value.
What you can use the data for
Grab. Rides and food across the island, with the fare shown up front. From Changi it is the simplest way into town if you are skipping the MRT.
Maps and transit. Google Maps covers the MRT, buses, and walking routes precisely, which matters when you are connecting between Marina Bay, Sentosa, and the airport on a tight schedule.
Messaging. WhatsApp and your usual apps for confirming meetings, hotels, or the next leg of your flight, all running on data.
Quick bookings. Gardens by the Bay slots, Sentosa attractions, and restaurant reservations are easiest to sort over data while you are moving.
Where it works
Singapore is covered island-wide with fast, reliable service. The places you will be are all served:
- Changi Airport (SIN) and Jewel
- The Central Business District and Marina Bay
- Orchard Road and the museum district
- Sentosa Island and the cruise terminals
- The full MRT and bus network
Coverage is excellent across the entire island, including underground on the MRT and inside the malls. There are no meaningful dead zones, which is rare anywhere in the world.
Common situations
Stopover between long-haul flights
Activate on the Changi wifi, book a Grab or hop on the MRT, and spend your layover in the city instead of the terminal. A small data plan is plenty for a day or two.
Business trip to the CBD
Stay on email and messaging between meetings in Raffles Place and Marina Bay without hunting for wifi. The eSIM runs beside your home SIM, so your usual number still rings.
Family visit or short holiday
Keep maps and booking apps live across Sentosa, the Zoo, and Gardens by the Bay, with no shop visit and no registration.
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. 8 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line Singapore and keep it off until you land at Changi. 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 Singapore cost?
Plans start at $3.49 for 2 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 Singapore?
Yes. 4 unlimited plans work in Singapore, from $8.99 for 3 days. That plan gives 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps.
Is there a plan for Singapore only?
Yes. 21 plans cover Singapore only, from $3.49. 65 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Singapore and nearby countries?
Yes. 65 plans cover both Singapore and Malaysia, from $3.49. 59 cover Singapore and Indonesia. 65 cover Singapore and Thailand. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 86 plans for Singapore, 78 start when you first use data and 8 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Is an eSIM worth it for just a stopover?
Yes, that is exactly when it shines. You skip the SIM counter, walk out of Changi already online, and use your whole layover in the city instead of queuing for a card you will barely use.
Will it work underground on the MRT?
Yes. Coverage runs through the MRT tunnels and inside the malls, so maps and messaging keep working below ground.
Can I use it to get from Changi to the city?
Yes. Book a Grab or check MRT times the moment you land, since the eSIM is live as soon as you switch on roaming.