eSIM for Taiwan
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in Taiwan. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM counter to find at the airport.
- 51 data plans work in Taiwan, from $3.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 4 plans cover Taiwan only. 47 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Japan and Hong Kong.
- 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 | $3.991 GB, 14 days | $5.993 GB, 15 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations | $6.993 GB, 30 days |
| 3 GB | $5.993 GB, 15 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations | $5.993 GB, 15 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations | $6.993 GB, 30 days |
| 5 GB | $8.495 GB, 15 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations | $8.495 GB, 15 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations | $9.995 GB, 30 days |
| 10 GB | $13.9910 GB, 30 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations | $13.9910 GB, 30 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations | $13.9910 GB, 30 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations |
| 20 GB | $24.9920 GB, 30 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations | $24.9920 GB, 30 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations | $24.9920 GB, 30 daysAsia plan, 15 destinations |
Plans for Taiwan only
Every size and length sold for Taiwan alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 14 days | $3.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $6.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $9.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $17.99 | 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 Taiwan and nearby countries
- Asia plan, 4 destinations, including Hong Kong, China and Macau: from $6.49 for 3 GB over 7 days.
- Asia plan, 11 destinations, including Hong Kong, China, the Philippines and South Korea: from $5.52 for 3 GB over 5 days.
- Asia plan, 14 destinations, including Hong Kong, South Korea and Macau: from $4.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Regional plan, 80 destinations, including Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines and South Korea: from $5.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Global plan, 132 destinations, including Japan, Hong Kong, China and the Philippines: from $7.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
Network and plan details
- 20 of the 51 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- All 51 plans for Taiwan start when you first use data.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 23 plans, Macau on 11 and Singapore on 5. 12 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 6 plans that need an online ID check in Taiwan.
- Country calling code: +886
- Plans: 51, from $3.99 to $89.99
Taiwan has some of the cheapest, fastest data in Asia, and it is wired everywhere a traveler goes. A travel eSIM gets you on it from Taoyuan onward, running LINE for messaging, Google Maps for the cities and night markets, and your ride apps without a stop at an airport kiosk.
What you can use the data for
LINE. The messaging app everyone in Taiwan uses, including hostels, tour desks, and friends. Staying reachable means staying on data.
Maps. Google Maps works well across Taipei, Kaohsiung, and the smaller cities, including the bus and metro systems and the routes to the night markets.
EasyCard. Taiwan's transit card covers the MRT, buses, and convenience stores. Apps that manage and top it up run on data.
Ride-hailing. Uber and Taiwan Taxi both operate in the cities and run entirely on a connection.
Where it works
Coverage roams on Taiwan's national networks, fast and dense across the island:
- Taipei, served by Taoyuan (TPE) and Songshan (TSA)
- Kaohsiung (KHH) in the south
- Taichung and Tainan
- Hualien and the east coast
- The high-speed rail line down the west of the island
Coverage is strong across the western cities and the high-speed rail, which links Taipei to Kaohsiung in under two hours. It thins in the central mountains and on the remote east coast around Taroko Gorge, so download offline maps for those.
Common situations
Tourist doing Taipei and the night markets
Activate at Taoyuan, open Google Maps, and navigate the metro to Shilin or Raohe without buying a SIM first. A mid-size plan covers a week of city exploring.
Business in Taipei or Hsinchu
Keep email and LINE live between meetings, including the tech corridor around Hsinchu. The eSIM runs beside your home SIM, so your usual number still rings.
Round-the-island trip
Use the high-speed rail down the west and the slower line up the east. Coverage holds on the trains, with gaps only in the mountains, where an offline map fills in.
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 Taiwan starts on first use, so installing early costs you no days.
- Name the line Taiwan 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 Taiwan cost?
Plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB over 14 days. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $13.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Taiwan?
Not right now. The largest plan for Taiwan has 50 GB of data.
Is there a plan for Taiwan only?
Yes. 4 plans cover Taiwan only, from $3.99. 47 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Taiwan and nearby countries?
Yes. 30 plans cover both Taiwan and Japan, from $5.99. 47 cover Taiwan and Hong Kong. 34 cover Taiwan and China. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
All 51 plans for Taiwan 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.
Will it work on the high-speed rail?
Yes. Coverage holds along the HSR line down the west coast, so you can work or navigate the whole way between cities.
Do I need LINE in Taiwan?
It helps. LINE is the default messaging app, used by many hostels and tour desks, and it runs on the eSIM data.
What about Taroko Gorge and the mountains?
City and rail coverage is strong, but the central mountains and remote east coast have gaps. Download offline maps before heading into Taroko.