For a short trip to Nha Trang, should I buy a data eSIM before arrival or get a local Vietnamese SIM card with a phone number?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 24 days ago
TL;DR
For a short Nha Trang trip, a Trip.com data eSIM can be purchased and activated before arrival for immediate internet access. If you need a Vietnamese phone number for calls, registrations, or local services, buy a regular local SIM after arriving.
What the community said
For a trip of just a few days, you can buy a Trip.com eSIM in advance, activate it before flying, and have data working as soon as you land in Nha Trang. Choose the data allowance and validity period that fit your trip.
25 days ago Trip.com eSIM
If you are already in Vietnam and need a local number as well as data, a regular Vietnamese SIM is the more practical option. A travel eSIM is generally best used mainly for mobile data.
35 days ago Vietnamese local SIM with phone number
For a short stay, use a temporary data-only eSIM first, then buy a standard SIM with a Vietnamese number in Nha Trang if you need it for local calls or services.
36 days ago Data-only eSIM