2. Nomad
from S$5.00Travel eSIM known for competitive per-GB pricing and frequent promos.
Best Travel eSIMs for Singaporeans (2026)
An eSIM lets you get mobile data overseas without swapping out your Singapore SIM or paying telco roaming rates. You install it before you fly and switch it on when you land. For Singaporean travellers heading to Japan, Korea, Thailand or anywhere else in the region, the right eSIM is usually far cheaper than Singtel, StarHub or M1 roaming. Below we compare the main options on price, coverage and ease of use, with all prices shown in SGD.
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Our #1 pick
Airalo
For most Singaporean travellers Airalo is the safe default — especially for multi-country regional trips where its coverage shines. If you want the lowest price on a single destination, compare its larger bundles against Nomad before buying.
3. Jetpac
from S$7.00Singapore-born travel eSIM that bundles traveller perks alongside data.
4. Ubigi
from S$5.00Travel eSIM from telecoms operator Transatel, strong on laptops and tablets.
5. Saily
from S$7.50Travel eSIM from the makers of NordVPN, with a security-focused app.
6. aloSIM
from S$5.00Budget-friendly travel eSIM with simple per-country pricing.
7. Yesim
from S$6.00Travel eSIM with country, regional and global pay-as-you-go options.
8. Instabridge
from S$2.00Travel eSIM and Wi-Fi app known for low-cost data plans.
9. Holafly
from S$25.00Travel eSIM specialising in unlimited-data plans.
10. Gigago
from S$8.00Travel eSIM reseller with a wide spread of country and regional plans.
Frequently asked questions
- Do eSIMs work on my phone in Singapore?
- Most phones sold in Singapore in the last few years support eSIM, including recent iPhones (XS and newer) and flagship Android phones from Samsung, Google and others. Your phone also needs to be carrier-unlocked, which phones bought outright in Singapore almost always are.
- Will an eSIM give me a phone number for calls and SMS?
- Most travel eSIMs are data-only — they do not come with a local phone number. Your Singapore number stays active on your physical SIM for incoming calls and SMS (watch for roaming charges). For OTPs and messaging, use apps like WhatsApp or Telegram over data.
- Should I buy an eSIM or just use telco roaming?
- For short trips a Singtel, StarHub or M1 roaming pass can be convenient, but a travel eSIM is usually cheaper per GB, especially for longer stays or data-heavy use. The trade-off is that a data-only eSIM does not carry your phone number.
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