Taiwan Travel eSIM
Keep your own number, add Taiwan data alongside it.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
- Fast delivery
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Taiwan
Nationwide data coverage
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Taiwan
For Taiwan, an eSIM is the boring, reliable option — one QR code before departure, local-network data on arrival, and a bill whose size you already know.
Most travellers over-buy data. Navigation and messaging for a week is under 2 GB — streaming and video calls are what move the number, at roughly 1 GB an hour.
5G is available in Taiwan on plans marked 5G, wherever your handset and the local network both support it; elsewhere you’ll be on 4G/LTE, which is what most of the country actually runs on. Tethering is allowed on every Taiwan plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Asia plan covers much of the region on one profile. Otherwise there are separate plans for Indonesia, Japan and Kazakhstan.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Taiwan plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Taiwan?
One Asia plan covers up to 21 countries from $4.49 — worth it from the third border.
- Asia from $4.49 · up to 21 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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Indonesia
from $4.49 -
Japan
from $6.49 -
Kazakhstan
from $4.49 -
Kyrgyzstan
from $4.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Taiwan eSIM questions
Which network does the Taiwan eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Taiwan, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in Taiwan?
On plans marked 5G, yes — where the network has deployed it and your phone supports it. Outside those areas the eSIM falls back to 4G/LTE automatically; you won't need to change any setting.
How much data do I actually need for Taiwan?
As a rough guide: navigation and messaging burn around 100–200 MB a day, social media roughly 500 MB an hour, and video calls about 1 GB an hour. A short trip fits a small plan; a fortnight of heavier use wants a mid-size one; streaming and remote work push you to the top of the ladder.
When does my Taiwan plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Taiwan, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Can I use my Taiwan eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Taiwan plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Taiwan?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the Taiwan eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Taiwan eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Taiwan?
You can buy another Taiwan plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting Indonesia and Japan — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Asia plan covers much of the region including Taiwan on a single profile. If Taiwan is the bulk of the trip, a country plan is usually the better buy; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a Taiwan eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.