Where to buy a SIM card in Da Nang for tourists?

In late September 2026 a participant pointed out an option for the first day: when applying for the Vietnamese e-visa you can get a free one-day eSIM from the operator MobiFone, activate it on arrival, and then buy a SIM card locally. He also warned that Trip.com eSIMs are mostly data-only with no phone number — keep that in mind if you need a local number.

In late July 2026, people about to fly to Da Nang were advised to get an eSIM on Trip.com — that way you do not have to look for a phone shop right after landing.

The July 2026 eSIM tip came with a caveat: it only works if your phone supports eSIM. Check this in your phone's settings before buying.

The alternative is a physical SIM card bought locally. In July 2026 a traveler said she had bought a regular SIM the previous year (in another Vietnamese city), and it cost about the same as an eSIM bought online now.