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Before you go

China, Japan, and South Korea eSIM: what to expect.

One eSIM for 3 countries, including Japan, China and South Korea. Plans for China, Japan, and South Korea range from 1 to 20 GB and 7 to 30 days, plus day plans with a fixed daily allowance. You pay once. No contract, no roaming bill.

Networks and speed

  • Coverage3 partner networks in 3 countries
  • SpeedUp to 5G where the local network offers it, otherwise 4G/LTE.
  • Internet runs viaHong Kong SAR ChinaDepending on the plan. Banking or streaming apps may treat you as being there.

Which plan for your trip

Prefer a daily allowance? 1 GB per day · 7 days for $22.99: full speed up to 1 GB a day, then 384 Kbps until the next day.

Picked like in our shop: the cheapest plan with about 0.7 GB a day. Live prices for China, Japan, and South Korea.

Travel guideChina, Japan and Korea in one trip

Questions

Which countries does the China, Japan, and South Korea eSIM cover?

3 countries: China, Japan and South Korea.

Will my phone work with the China, Japan, and South Korea eSIM?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to one carrier. Most iPhones from the XS and XR onwards do, as do recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models. Check yours in our list of eSIM phones.

Does the China, Japan, and South Korea eSIM come with a phone number?

No. It is data only: no phone number, no calls or SMS. Your own SIM stays in your phone, so WhatsApp and iMessage keep working with your usual number.

How much data do I need for a week in China, Japan, and South Korea?

About 0.7 GB a day covers maps, messages, social media and some video, so around 5 GB for a week. Our pick for one week: 5 GB · 30 days for $13.29.

What is the cheapest China, Japan, and South Korea eSIM?

1 GB · 7 days for $3.69 is the lowest-priced plan. The lowest price per GB is 20 GB · 30 days at $1.49 per GB. A single day with 0.49 GB costs $2.79.

How long is the China, Japan, and South Korea eSIM valid?

Plans run for 7, 15 or 30 days. Day plans can be booked for 1 to 30 days.

When does my plan start?

When your phone first connects to a network in China, Japan, and South Korea, not when you buy or install the eSIM. So you can install it at home before you travel.

Is there an unlimited China, Japan, and South Korea eSIM?

Not at full speed. Day plans come closest: up to 2 GB a day at full speed, then 128 Kbps until the next day.

Can I use the China, Japan, and South Korea eSIM as a hotspot?

Yes, your phone can share the connection with a laptop or a second phone. Everything you share counts against your plan. Whether a network limits sharing depends on the plan, so ask us before you buy if it matters. More in our hotspot guide.

Can I top up my China, Japan, and South Korea eSIM?

Yes, on plans marked “Top-up possible”: add data under My eSIMs while the plan is still valid. No new eSIM needed.

What happens when I use up my daily data?

On day plans you get full speed up to the daily allowance. After that, the speed drops to between 128 Kbps and 384 Kbps, depending on the plan, until the next day.

Why do some apps think I am in Hong Kong SAR China?

Depending on the plan, your connection runs via Hong Kong SAR China. Websites and apps, such as banking or streaming services, may then treat you as being there.

Can I get a refund?

eSIM purchases are final. If something isn’t right, write to us in Help and we’ll take care of it.