Indonesia eSIM
AsiaGet a Indonesia eSIM and connect the moment you land. Buy a prepaid data plan, scan the QR, and you are online in minutes, with no roaming bill and no local SIM to find. Pay in crypto with no ID to buy. Plans start at $1.99.
- Instant delivery to your dashboard
- Prepaid, no contract, no auto-charge
- Works on any eSIM-ready phone
- Paid in crypto, no card or ID to buy
Indonesia eSIM at a glance
Live prices, updated September 2026- Price
- From $1.99
- Data plans
- 1 GB to Unlimited
- Validity
- 7 to 30 days
- Networks
- Telkomsel, Indosat
- 5G
- Yes, where available
- Setup
- Scan a QR, ~2 min
- Payment
- Crypto
- ID to buy
- None
Choose your plan
Prices are in USD and payable in crypto. No contract and no auto-renewal, and any balance you do not use stays on your account for next time.
Turning on roaming can cost $10 or more a day. A whole Indonesia trip starts at $1.99.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Indonesia
For most travelers Indonesia means Bali, one of the busiest eSIM destinations on earth, so being online the second you land at Denpasar matters, for the villa, the Grab or Gojek to Canggu, and the temple bookings. But Indonesia is a nation of some 17,000 islands, and one plan carries you across them, from the rice terraces of Ubud to a Bromo sunrise and the Gili boats.
You buy the data before you fly, pay from your crypto balance with no ID, and skip the passport scan a local Indonesian SIM now requires. Your home number stays on its own SIM for calls and bank codes.
- Built for Bali, and covers the wider archipelago on one plan.
- Skips the passport-scan registration a local SIM now needs.
- Connect on arrival at Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta, or Yogyakarta.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Indonesia eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Indonesia eSIM vs an Indonesian SIM vs roaming
Indonesia now scans your passport to register a local SIM, and Bali's airport counters get busy. Here is how the options compare.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you flyYes
- Passport scan to registerNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Covers the wider archipelagoYes
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, 1 weekA few dollars
Indonesian tourist SIM
- Ready before you flyNo, counter on arrival
- Passport scan to registerYes
- Online the moment you landAfter the counter
- Covers the wider archipelagoYes
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekAround 100k to 200k IDR
Home roaming
- Ready before you flyYes, but pricey
- Passport scan to registerNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Covers the wider archipelagoYes
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekOften 10+ dollars a day
Indonesian SIMs are cheap, but the passport-scan registration and airport queue are the catch. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Indonesia
Depending on the plan, your eSIM connects to a major Indonesian network such as Telkomsel, Indosat, or XL Axiata. Coverage across Bali, Jakarta, and the main tourist areas is strong, and Telkomsel reaches by far the furthest across the smaller and remoter islands.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in Bali (Denpasar), Jakarta, Ubud, with data across the rest of Indonesia. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Coverage by area
Strong, fast coverage across Bali, Jakarta, and Yogyakarta, their centers, beaches, and tourist areas. This is where most of your data goes.
Reliable in the towns and trailhead villages, thinning on the sunrise treks up Bromo, Batur, and Ijen and in the remote highlands.
Good on the popular islands like Lombok and the Gilis, thinner on Nusa Penida's back roads, the boat crossings, and remote spots like Komodo and Flores.
How much data do you need in Indonesia?
Whether your Indonesia trip is 7 days, 2 weeks, or a month, pick the data size to match. Not sure? Slide your trip length below and we will suggest a plan.
Indonesia travel leans on maps, Grab and Gojek for rides and food, messaging, and a stream of beach, temple, and volcano photos to the cloud. For a one to two week trip, 5 to 10 GB suits most people. Add more if you stream or work online from Bali.
Estimate your data for Indonesia
Social, photos, some video
An estimate to guide you, not a limit. Wi-Fi at your hotel covers a lot, and you can top up any time, so it is fine to start smaller.
Typical usage per hour
Using an eSIM in Indonesia's top cities
One Indonesia eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in Bali
Strong 4G from the Ubud rice terraces and the temples to the Canggu and Seminyak beach clubs. Your eSIM keeps Google Maps, Grab and Gojek, and villa and restaurant bookings live as you move around the island.
eSIM in Nusa Penida
Good coverage around the main viewpoints like Kelingking Beach and the harbours, thinning on the rougher tracks and the boat crossings from Bali. Download offline maps for the island's back roads.
eSIM in Yogyakarta
Reliable across the city and out to the great temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Handy for sunrise-tour bookings, maps through the batik quarter, and translation at the markets.
Yes, you can call and text in Indonesia
Your eSIM is internet. So every calling and messaging app works, just like at home. No new apps to learn, nothing to set up.
Message anyone
WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram all run over your data.
Call home for free
Voice and video on WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Messenger, no call charges.
Need a real number?
A data eSIM has no number of its own. Add a virtual number for codes and a local line.
Grab a Indonesia number before you fly
Get login codes and a real line to give out, all in your dashboard. Paid in crypto, no ID.
Pay for your Indonesia eSIM in crypto
This is where SimVala is different. There is no card and no ID to buy. Top up a balance with any of nine coins, then buy your Indonesia plan from it. Monero is accepted for the strongest privacy, and your QR lands in your dashboard the moment payment confirms.
Bitcoin
Monero
Ethereum
Tether
USD Coin
Solana
BNB
TRON
PolygonPay by QR in one scan
No card details, ever. Just scan and send.
- 1. Pick your coin and amountWe show a payment address and a QR code.
- 2. Scan and send from your walletThe quote holds for 15 minutes, no fee maths.
- 3. Balance ready, buy your planYour eSIM QR lands in your dashboard right away.
Set up your Indonesia eSIM in about two minutes
No SIM to pop out, nothing to post. It works the same on iPhone and Android. Here is all it takes.
- 1Buy your plan
Pick a plan above and pay from your crypto balance. A few taps and it is done.
- 2Open your QR code
The moment your order completes, your eSIM QR appears in your dashboard.
- 3Add the eSIM in Settings
iPhone: Settings, then Cellular, then Add eSIM. Android: Settings, then Network, then Add eSIM. Scan the QR.
- 4Turn it on and land online
Switch the line on when you land at Denpasar (Bali) or Jakarta, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Indonesia line turns on. That is the whole install.
Will it work on your phone?
Most phones from the last few years support eSIM. Not sure? Scan your device in one tap.
Good to know
- •Coverage is strong across Bali, Java, and the main tourist areas, and thins on the smaller and remoter islands and up in the highlands and on volcano treks.
- •An eSIM skips the passport-scan registration that buying a local Indonesian SIM now involves at the counter.
- •Telkomsel reaches the furthest across the archipelago, so pick a Telkomsel-based plan if you are heading beyond Bali and Java.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and bank codes.
Popular in Indonesia
Why travellers choose SimVala
“Online at Denpasar before I reached baggage, Grab booked to Canggu in a minute. Worked all over Bali for a month of surf and remote work. Paid in USDT, no ID.”
“Great across Bali and on the Bromo sunrise trip. On the boat to Nusa Penida the signal dropped mid-crossing, as expected, then came back. Honest and easy.”
“No passport scan, no counter, just scanned the QR and went. Coverage in Ubud and Seminyak was flawless, topping up in crypto took a minute.”
Visiting more of Asia?
If Indonesia is one stop of a bigger trip, one regional plan covers the whole area on a single eSIM.
eSIM in Indonesia: FAQ
Does my phone support eSIM?+
Most phones from the last few years do, including recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel models.
How do I pay?+
In crypto only: Bitcoin, Monero, USDT, USDC, Solana, and more.
When does my plan start?+
Your plan validity begins when you install and activate the eSIM, not when you buy it.
Will an eSIM work in Indonesia?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Indonesia and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Indonesia?+
It depends on what you do. Maps and messaging use very little, while video and hotspotting use much more. For a typical one to two week trip, 3 to 5 GB suits most travelers, and you can top up any time.
Can I keep my phone number in Indonesia?+
Yes. Your home number stays on your physical SIM for calls and codes, while the eSIM carries local data. Both work at once on a dual-SIM phone.
Can I buy my eSIM before I travel?+
Yes, and you should. Buy and install it before you fly, then switch the line on when you land in Indonesia. Your plan's days only start counting when you activate it, not when you buy.
Does the plan expire?+
Each plan runs for a set number of days once you activate it, shown on the plan. Any balance you have not spent stays on your account for your next trip, so nothing is wasted.
Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?+
On most plans, yes, so you can share your connection with a laptop or a friend. Tethering uses more data, so pick a larger plan if you rely on it.
Is an eSIM good for Bali?+
Ideal. Bali has strong coverage, and an eSIM has you online the moment you land at Denpasar, ready for the Grab to your villa, with no airport SIM queue and no passport scan. It is one of the most popular eSIM destinations anywhere.
Does one plan cover the other islands too?+
Yes. An Indonesia plan works across the archipelago on one profile, so the same eSIM covers Bali, Java, Lombok, and the Gilis. Signal thins on the boat crossings and the most remote islands, following the local network.
Which network is best in Indonesia?+
Telkomsel usually has the widest reach across the islands, so it is the safest choice beyond Bali and Java. Your plan connects to a major network such as Telkomsel, Indosat, or XL Axiata.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Indonesia?+
Yes, an Unlimited 30-day plan, good for a longer stay or a month of remote work from Bali. Sized plans are the cheaper pick if you use less, and you can top up any time.
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Ready for Indonesia?
Pay in crypto, scan the QR, and land connected. No card, no ID to buy. Set it up before you fly and you are online the second you arrive.