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40 eSIM plans available for Taiwan on local carrier networks.
How to Activate eSIM in Taiwan - 3 Steps
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Get your QR code by email and scan it with your phone
Connect & Go
Turn on mobile data and you're online the moment you land
Frequently Asked Questions - Taiwan eSIM
Yes - eSIMs work fully in Taiwan on local carrier networks. Activation is simple: buy a plan, get a QR code by email, scan it in Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, and turn on mobile data. The whole thing takes 2–3 minutes.
Our eSIMs run on local 4G/5G networks in Taiwan. Urban speeds average 30–100 Mbps - plenty for video calls, streaming, and social media. Rural coverage can be slower, but 3G is widely available as a fallback.
eSIM is supported by iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Huawei P40 Pro+, and most other modern smartphones. Run your phone through our compatibility checker before buying.
Most eSIM plans are data-only. For calls and messages, use WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, or similar apps over Wi-Fi or mobile data. A handful of plans include a local phone number - that's clearly flagged on the plan details.
Just buy a new plan straight from our website or app - your new QR code arrives within seconds. Unlimited plans never run out.
Most modern phones hold 8–10 eSIM profiles, but only one can be active at a time. Delete old eSIMs and add new ones whenever you need to.
Local plans cover one country and are usually the cheapest option. Regional plans cover a group of countries (e.g., across Europe) and are ideal for multi-country trips. Global plans work in 173 countries - more expensive, but you pay once for worldwide coverage.
Yes - eSIMs are completely safe. They're embedded in your phone, so they can't be physically stolen or lost, and data is encrypted just like on a regular SIM card.
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All Taiwan eSIM plans
- 1 GB · 7 daysfrom $2.88
- 2 GB · 15 daysfrom $3.78
- 3 GB · 30 daysfrom $5.04
- 5 GB · 30 daysfrom $6.30
- Unlimited · 3 daysfrom $9.00
- 10 GB · 30 daysfrom $10.62
- Unlimited · 5 daysfrom $12.60
- Unlimited · 7 daysfrom $15.84
- 20 GB · 30 daysfrom $18.00
- Unlimited · 10 daysfrom $21.96
- Unlimited · 15 daysfrom $36.90
- Unlimited · 30 daysfrom $51.84
- 1 GB · 7 daysfrom $2.70
- 500 MB · 3 daysfrom $2.75
- 2 GB · 15 daysfrom $3.60
- 3 GB · 30 daysfrom $4.14
- 5 GB · 30 daysfrom $5.58
- Unlimited · 3 daysfrom $8.46
- 10 GB · 30 daysfrom $9.18
- Unlimited · 5 daysfrom $11.88
- 20 GB · 30 daysfrom $14.04
- Unlimited · 7 daysfrom $14.94
- Unlimited · 10 daysfrom $17.82
- Unlimited · 15 daysfrom $34.38
- Unlimited · 30 daysfrom $48.24
- 50 GB · 90 daysfrom $50.22
- 100 GB · 180 daysfrom $92.16
- 300 MB · 3 daysfrom $1.80
- 200 MB · 30 daysfrom $2.43
- 1 GB · 5 daysfrom $4.50
- 1 GB · 7 daysfrom $5.76
- 2 GB · 15 daysfrom $9.72
- 3 GB · 30 daysfrom $12.06
- 5 GB · 30 daysfrom $18.90
- 5 GB · 60 daysfrom $18.90
- 10 GB · 30 daysfrom $32.40
- 20 GB · 30 daysfrom $52.56
- 10 GB · 180 daysfrom $90.00
- 20 GB · 365 daysfrom $105.30
- 60 GB · 125 daysfrom $268.20
Why Travelers Choose an eSIM for Taiwan
Flying into Taoyuan (TPE) for Taipei 101 and Jiufen, Taichung for Rainbow Village, Kaohsiung for Lotus Pond, or Hualien for Taroko Gorge? A Taiwan eSIM connects to Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile or FarEasTone the moment your plane lands — no Taoyuan Airport counter queue, no ARC-linked tourist SIM paperwork. Activate a plan in two minutes, scan the QR code, and you're online for Uber rides around Ximending, Sun Moon Lake cable-car bookings, or Shilin Night Market food-stall navigation. Choose a 7-day 3 GB plan for a Taipei + Taichung + Kaohsiung highlights loop, a 30-day 10 GB plan for a full Taiwan round-island including Hualien and Kenting, or Taiwan eSIM unlimited data for longer digital-nomad stays in Taipei or Tainan.
eSIM vs Chunghwa Tourist SIM — Which Is Better for a Taiwan Trip?
Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile sell tourist SIMs at Taoyuan Airport, but buying one needs a passport + ARC-like form, and many tourist SIMs don't include a Taiwanese phone number. A Taiwan travel eSIM activates before you land and runs as data-only, which works for most travel apps and ride-hailing.
| eSIM | Chunghwa Tourist SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ≈ 2 minutes (QR scan pre-flight) | 15–30 minutes (TPE counter) |
| Paperwork | none | passport + tourist form |
| Cost | from ~$0.30/day | NT$300–1000 (~$9–30) tourist pack |
| Phone number | data-only (works for Uber/Line) | Taiwanese number included |
| Coverage | Chunghwa / Taiwan Mobile 4G/5G | same carriers |
Taiwan eSIM FAQ — Taipei Coverage, Chunghwa & Data-Only Travel
Which is the best eSIM for Taiwan?
The best eSIM for Taiwan depends on your route — a 7-day 3 GB plan covers a Taipei + Taichung + Kaohsiung highlights loop, a 30-day 10 GB plan fits a full Taiwan round-island including Hualien, Taroko Gorge and Kenting, and Taiwan eSIM unlimited data is ideal for digital-nomad stays in Taipei or Tainan. Our Taiwan eSIMs run on Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile, with dense 4G/5G across the west-coast HSR corridor and reliable coverage on the east-coast Hualien–Taitung route.
Does a Taiwan eSIM come with a Taiwanese phone number?
Most travel eSIMs for Taiwan are data-only (no Taiwanese phone number), which is fine for 95% of travel apps — Uber, Line, Google Maps, Shopee, booking.com and Taiwan HSR all work over data alone. If you need a local Taiwanese number for deliveries or specific services, pair the eSIM with a Chunghwa tourist SIM pick-up at TPE. Otherwise data-only keeps costs down and skips the counter queue.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Taiwan?
Yes — Taiwan eSIM unlimited data plans run 7, 15 or 30 days with fair-use caps that cover video calls, streaming, and tethering. Ideal for Taipei digital nomads, long-stay language-school students, or anyone doing a full round-island trip including Taroko Gorge, Alishan and Kenting. Our unlimited plans run on Chunghwa Telecom's 4G/5G network for the widest footprint.