Laos eSIM plans
Pick a plan just for Laos, or a regional or global eSIM if Laos is one stop on a longer trip. Prices are in US dollars and you pay once. There's no contract and nothing to cancel.
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Arriving in Laos with data
Flying into Wattay International, Vientiane (VTE)? Set up the Laos eSIM at home, leave it switched off, and turn it on after landing. You'll have data before the bags reach the belt.
To get around, most visitors use LOCA and tuk-tuks. Your eSIM coverage follows the places people actually go, from Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Vang Vieng to the roads between them.
The main language is Lao, so a camera-translate app is worth having on mobile data. Prices are in Lao kip, and your bank's one-time codes still arrive on your home SIM.
Connectivity notes for Laos
- The Laos–China railway connects Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, and tickets are often booked online.
Laos coverage and networks
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Best eSIM for Laos: which plan to pick
Start with your days, then your habits. A light user who sticks to maps and chat needs around 0.5 GB a day; anyone posting video, taking calls or sharing a hotspot should plan on 1.5 GB or more.
- Light0.5 GB/day
- Regular1 GB/day
- Heavy1.5 GB+/day
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How to set up your Laos eSIM
Set up your eSIM for Laos in three steps
- 1Choose your plan
Match the plan to your stay in Laos, then confirm your phone is on the compatible phones list and unlocked.
- 2Install before you fly
Open My eSIMs, scan the QR code on Wi-Fi, and label the new line "Travel" so it's easy to find later.
- 3Connect on arrival
After landing, open mobile settings, turn on the travel line and data roaming for it, and make it your data line. Stuck? Follow how to activate eSIM.
eSIM, local SIM or roaming: what works best in Laos
| Feature | Best for most tripsLinkPaLS eSIM | Local SIM card | Home roaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up | At home, before you fly | On arrival, at a shop or kiosk | Already on |
| ID needed | None | Usually a passport | None |
| Your home number | Stays on | Removed while the SIM is out | Stays on |
| Cost | Fixed, paid once | Low, but only after arrival | Often the most expensive |
| Best for | Most travelers | Long stays with a local number | Very short emergency use |
A local SIM can be cheaper on a long stay, but it means a shop visit, often a passport check, and your home number goes dark. For a holiday or business trip to Laos, the eSIM wins on time.
What you get with a travel eSIM
- Share your dataTurn on hotspot for a laptop or a travel partner.
- Ready for Vientiane and Vang ViengMaps, tickets and translation work as you move between them.
- Keep your physical SIM safeIt stays in the phone, so there's no tiny card to lose in a hotel room.
- Pay in Lao kip without surprisesCard apps and banking alerts keep working, so you can watch every charge.
- Online at the airportNo SIM kiosk, no queue, no swapping cards when you arrive in Luang Prabang.
Laos eSIM questions
Still unsure? Email support@linkpals.store and a person replies.
Which eSIM is best for Laos?
The best eSIM for Laos covers your whole trip with enough data. For Laos alone, pick a country plan; for several countries, a regional or global plan saves switching. Compare the current plans at the top of this page.
Does the eSIM work in Vientiane and Vang Vieng?
Yes. Your Laos eSIM covers Laos wherever partner networks reach, including Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Vang Vieng. Remote areas may drop to slower speeds or lose signal.
Will my eSIM work when I land at Wattay International?
Yes. If you install it before your flight, it connects once you land and switch off airplane mode. Turn the line on and allow data roaming for it.
Can I buy an eSIM for Laos before I travel?
Yes. Install it a few days ahead on home Wi-Fi and leave the line off. The validity period usually starts when the eSIM first connects in Laos, not when you buy it.
Will WhatsApp keep working in Laos?
Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your home number on your physical SIM and uses your LinkPaLS data to send and receive.
Is an eSIM worth it for Laos?
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM. You land with working data, skip the airport SIM counter, avoid roaming charges and keep your home number active.
Which networks does the eSIM use?
It connects to licensed local partner networks in Laos.
Do I pay for the eSIM in Lao kip?
No. You pay LinkPaLS once, in US dollars, when you buy the plan. You'll only need Lao kip for spending once you're in Laos.
