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Going to Nepal and need mobile data on your phone? This guide helps you choose an eSIM plan by data size and days, then get your phone ready before your trip. ChoEsim sells prepaid travel eSIM data plans issued by a third-party provider. The sizes, validity and prices below come from the Nepal plans listed on 6 November 2026. Prices can change, so the plan page is always the reference.
Who an eSIM suits for Nepal
An eSIM suits travellers who want data on their phone without swapping a SIM card. Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Our plans are data only: use internet apps for calls and messages; regular calls depend on your primary SIM and carrier.
Nepal plans
On 6 November 2026 the Nepal page listed 7 fixed-data plans with 7, 15 or 30 days of validity, and no Premium plan appeared in this list. All 7 are below. Prices are in US dollars (price on 6 November 2026), and the price at order time applies. The price per GB is the price divided by the data size, rounded to the cent.
Plans with the same data size can cost differently because their Internet IP location differs; each plan page shows it. The table has a column for it. All 7 Nepal plans listed on 6 November 2026 show the same Internet IP location, SG, so the price per GB below compares plans within one group.
| Plan | Data | Validity | Price (on 6 Nov 2026) | Price per GB | Internet IP location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal 1GB 7Days | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.47 | $4.47 | SG |
| Nepal 2GB 15Days | 2 GB | 15 days | $8.19 | $4.10 | SG |
| Nepal 3GB 15Days | 3 GB | 15 days | $11.90 | $3.97 | SG |
| Nepal 3GB 30Days | 3 GB | 30 days | $12.63 | $4.21 | SG |
| Nepal 5GB 30Days | 5 GB | 30 days | $19.83 | $3.97 | SG |
| Nepal 10GB 30Days | 10 GB | 30 days | $39.63 | $3.96 | SG |
| Nepal 20GB 30Days | 20 GB | 30 days | $74.32 | $3.72 | SG |
The price per GB in the table (all SG) runs from $3.72 to $4.47. The only 7-day plan is 1 GB. For a trip longer than a week, pick a 15-day or 30-day plan so the validity covers the whole trip. Among these SG plans the lowest price per GB is the 20 GB plan ($3.72), but that only helps if you actually use the data.
Choosing a data size
How far a size goes depends on how you use your phone, so treat the table as a starting point. On the Nepal page you can try the data estimator. It is a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Check your phone before you buy
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Dialling *#06# and looking for an EID helps identify eSIM capability, but it is not a guarantee. The device check lists examples of eSIM-capable phones; the manufacturer and your carrier have the final word.
Installing the eSIM
After you order, the QR code and activation details are shown in My eSIMs and are emailed to you.
- Connect to stable Wi-Fi. You can install before you go; check when validity starts for your plan first, because it depends on the plan and the plan page shows it.
- Open your phone's eSIM settings and scan the QR code. On iPhone the path is Settings, Cellular, Add eSIM, Use QR Code. Menu names can vary by iOS version and by phone.
- If you cannot scan: manual installation uses the SM-DP+ address and the activation code.
The detailed steps are in our articles on installing an eSIM on iPhone and installing an eSIM on Android, and in the installation guide. Keep your QR code and activation details private and do not share them.
Frequently asked questions
Which phones can use an eSIM?
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. The device check lists example phone families that are listed as eSIM-capable. They are examples, not a guarantee.
The plan is data only. Can I make calls?
Our plans are data plans. Use internet apps for calls and messages; regular calls depend on your primary SIM and carrier.
How many GB should I choose?
It depends on how you use your phone. Start from the table above and try the data estimator on the Nepal page. The estimator is a rule of thumb.
Can I install the eSIM before my trip?
You can install on Wi-Fi before you go. When validity starts depends on the plan, so check the plan details before you install.
Where do I get the QR code?
After you order, the QR code and activation details are shown in My eSIMs and are emailed to you. If you cannot see the email, read I did not receive my eSIM email.
How do payment and currency work?
Prices are in US dollars and payment is in US dollars. A Vietnamese dong amount, where shown, is indicative only.
What to check before you buy
- Your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
- The validity covers every day of your trip, and you know when validity starts for that plan.
- The data amount fits how you plan to use your phone.
- You compare prices between plans with the same Internet IP location.
- You understand the plan is data only.
If the eSIM is installed but there is no data, see eSIM installed but no data. Visiting India on the same trip? See the India page to compare plans for that country on their own.
Ready to compare? Open the Nepal page.