Singapore eSIM
AsiaGet a Singapore 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
Singapore 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
- Singtel, StarHub
- 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 Singapore trip starts at $1.99.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Singapore
Singapore is a hyper-connected garden city, and it feels it the moment you land: the Jewel waterfall pours down inside the airport, the Supertrees light up over Gardens by the Bay, and the MRT threads the whole island underground. Coverage is among the fastest and most complete anywhere, so your eSIM is live for maps, GrabTaxi, and hawker-stall hunting from the airport train onward.
You buy the data before you fly, see the price up front, and top up from your crypto balance with no ID. No SIM counter, no passport photocopy, and your home number stays on its own SIM for calls and bank codes.
- Excellent 4G and 5G across the entire island, including the MRT.
- Online the moment you step off the plane at Changi.
- A great base for the city and the rest of Southeast Asia.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Singapore eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Singapore eSIM vs a Singapore SIM vs roaming
Coverage is excellent on every option here, so the difference is how you buy, whether you show ID, and how you pay. Here is how they compare.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you flyYes
- Passport to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Island-wide coverageExcellent
- MRT and indoor coverageExcellent
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, 1 weekA few dollars
Singapore tourist SIM
- Ready before you flyNo, shop on arrival
- Passport to buyYes, required by law
- Online the moment you landAfter the shop
- Island-wide coverageExcellent
- MRT and indoor coverageExcellent
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekAround 12 to 30 SGD
Home roaming
- Ready before you flyYes, but pricey
- Passport to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- Island-wide coverageExcellent
- MRT and indoor coverageExcellent
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekOften 10+ dollars a day
Singapore law requires ID registration for every local SIM, so a tourist SIM means showing your passport at the counter. An eSIM skips that entirely. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Singapore
Depending on the plan, your eSIM connects to a major Singapore network such as Singtel, StarHub, or M1. All three run fast, dense 4G and 5G across the whole island, so coverage is excellent wherever you go, from Changi to Sentosa and deep in the MRT.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in Marina Bay, Orchard Road, Chinatown, with data across the rest of Singapore. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Coverage by area
Excellent, fast coverage across Marina Bay, Orchard Road, the CBD, and the historic quarters. This is where almost all your data goes, and it never misses a beat.
Signal holds deep in the MRT, in the malls, and inside Changi and the Jewel, so maps and messaging stay live even underground.
Strong coverage out on Sentosa, around the port, and along the coast, right up to the causeway if you are crossing to Malaysia.
How much data do you need in Singapore?
Whether your Singapore 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.
A Singapore trip leans on maps, the MRT, Grab, translation, and a steady stream of Gardens by the Bay and hawker-food photos to the cloud. For a short stay or stopover, 1 to 5 GB is plenty. For a week of heavier use or as a Southeast Asia base, 10 GB gives you room, and you can top up any time.
Estimate your data for Singapore
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 Singapore's top cities
One Singapore eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in Marina Bay
Fast 4G and 5G around Marina Bay Sands, the Gardens by the Bay Supertrees, and the waterfront light shows. Your eSIM keeps maps, the MRT app, and Grab live as you move around the bay.
eSIM in Gardens by the Bay
Strong signal through the Supertree Grove, the Cloud Forest, and the Flower Dome. Handy for tickets, the evening Garden Rhapsody times, and photos straight to the cloud.
eSIM in Chinatown
Reliable coverage across the shophouses, temples, and the Maxwell and Chinatown Complex hawker centres. Useful for mapping stalls, reading reviews, and translation as you eat your way through.
Yes, you can call and text in Singapore
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 Singapore 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 Singapore 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 Singapore 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 Singapore 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 Changi Airport, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Singapore 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 excellent across the whole island, including deep in the MRT, on Sentosa, and out at Changi.
- •Singapore is a common stopover, so a small plan often covers a short layover with room to spare.
- •It makes a strong base for the region, though each neighbouring country needs its own plan or a regional one.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and bank codes.
Popular in Singapore
Why travellers choose SimVala
“Online before I even reached the Jewel waterfall at Changi. Flawless the whole trip, MRT, Marina Bay, Sentosa, all fast. Paid in USDT, no ID, no counter.”
“Had a nine-hour layover, got a small plan, rode into town for Gardens by the Bay and a hawker dinner, all mapped on data the whole way. Perfect for a stopover.”
“Used Singapore as a base for a few weeks of regional trips. Coverage in the city is as good as it gets. Just remember each other country needs its own plan.”
Visiting more of Asia?
If Singapore is one stop of a bigger trip, one regional plan covers the whole area on a single eSIM.
eSIM in Singapore: 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 Singapore?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Singapore and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Singapore?+
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 Singapore?+
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 Singapore. 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.
Do I need to show my passport to get connected in Singapore?+
Not with an eSIM. Singapore law requires ID registration for every local SIM, so a tourist SIM means handing over your passport at the counter. An eSIM sidesteps that entirely, with no ID to buy and payment in crypto.
Is coverage good on the MRT and indoors?+
Yes, excellent. Singapore has some of the densest coverage anywhere, so maps and messaging stay live deep in the MRT, inside the malls, and throughout Changi Airport and the Jewel.
Is a small plan enough for a Singapore stopover?+
For a layover or short stay, 1 to 3 GB is usually plenty, since maps, Grab, and messaging are light. Top up any time if you decide to stay longer or stream.
Can I use one Singapore plan across Southeast Asia?+
A Singapore plan covers Singapore. It makes a great regional base, but each neighbouring country needs its own plan or a regional one, so grab those separately as you go.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Singapore?+
Yes, an Unlimited 30-day plan, good for a longer stay or heavy use. Sized plans are the cheaper pick if you use less, and you can top up any time.
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Ready for Singapore?
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.