eSIM for Philippines
Kokio's Philippines plans start at $4.00 for 1 GB over 7 days on the best available local network. You buy without a passport, name or email, and install before you fly.
Philippines plans
(Prices and plans may have been updated since. Install the app to see the latest.)
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | Yes |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $6.50 | $3.25 | Yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $8.00 | $2.67 | Yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $12.00 | $2.40 | Yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $19.00 | $1.90 | Yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $30.00 | $1.50 | Yes |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $84.00 | $1.68 | Yes |
| 100 GB | 30 days | $148.00 | $1.48 | Yes |
| Unlimited | 3 days | $11.50 | – | Yes |
| Unlimited | 5 days | $18.50 | – | Yes |
| Unlimited | 7 days | $27.00 | – | Yes |
| Unlimited | 10 days | $34.50 | – | Yes |
| Unlimited | 15 days | $48.00 | – | Yes |
| Unlimited | 30 days | $71.00 | – | Yes |
Network and coverage
Your eSIM roams on whichever eligible local network gives the best signal: Globe, Smart. Some plans include 5G where the network offers it.
Why travellers skip the local SIM in Philippines
Under the SIM Registration Act, a tourist registering a local SIM shows a passport, a Philippine address and a return ticket, and the SIM stops working after 30 days unless the visa is extended. (Sources: Manila Shimbun, YugaTech)
Kokio asks for no ID at all: you sign in with a passkey, and we never collect your name or email.
Kokio plans connect by roaming, so there is no local SIM to register.
Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, or crypto (USDC, USDT or DAI from a Kokio Wallet on Base, or other coins via MoonPay). The plan price is the same whichever way you pay, because Kokio covers the payment processing fees.
Tips for Philippines
- Staying longer than 30 days? A registered tourist SIM switches off after 30 days unless your visa is extended. A Kokio plan doesn't depend on your visa.
- Your eSIM can use Globe or Smart, the two biggest networks. If one is weak on an island, choose the other by hand in Settings → Mobile Service → your Kokio line → Network Selection.
- The Philippines is on the Southeast Asia plan with Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and China, so one eSIM can cover Manila and Ho Chi Minh City.
Setup
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi. It installs once only.
- Land at Ninoy Aquino, Manila (MNL) or Mactan-Cebu (CEB).
- iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service → choose the Kokio line for mobile data, with data roaming on.
- Not connecting? Toggle Airplane Mode, then pick a network manually.
New to eSIMs? Read the eSIM guide for travellers.
Going further?
Manila → Cebu → Ho Chi Minh City, 14 days and 5 GB: one regional plan costs $18.50, separate local plans cost $17.50.
FAQ
- Do I need my passport to buy a Philippines eSIM?
- No. Kokio asks for no passport, name or email. You sign in with a passkey on your phone.
- Does the Philippines eSIM include a Philippine phone number?
- No. Kokio's Philippines plans are data-only, so calls and messages go through internet apps.
- Is the Philippines on the Southeast Asia plan?
- Yes, along with Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and China.
- Is there an unlimited data plan for the Philippines?
- Yes. Unlimited Philippines plans run for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 or 30 days. The plan table shows the current prices.