Southeast Asia eSIM
One Kokio plan covers China, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam from $6.00, so you don't need a new SIM, and a new ID check, at every border.
Countries covered
Regional 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 | $6.00 | $6.00 | Yes |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $9.50 | $4.75 | Yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $12.50 | $4.17 | Yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $18.50 | $3.70 | Yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $28.00 | $2.80 | Yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $45.00 | $2.25 | Yes |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $98.50 | $1.97 | Yes |
| 100 GB | 30 days | $173.00 | $1.73 | Yes |
Regional or separate local plans?
The cheapest regional plan that lasts the whole trip, against the cheapest local plan in each country with data split by days spent there.
| Route | Trip | Regional | Separate local |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok → Hanoi → Singapore | 21 days, 10 GB | $28.00 | $22.50 |
| Singapore → Bangkok | 10 days, 5 GB | $18.50 | $11.00 |
| Manila → Cebu → Ho Chi Minh City | 14 days, 5 GB | $18.50 | $17.50 |
Local SIM rules differ by country
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)
Thailand: Since 16 May 2026, Thai operators must check a passport for every SIM sold to a foreign visitor, and visitors can register at most three SIMs per operator. (Sources: Yozzo, Tilleke & Gibbins)
Kokio asks for no ID at all: you sign in with a passkey, and we never collect your name or email.
FAQ
- Which countries does the Southeast Asia eSIM cover?
- China, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It does not cover Malaysia, Indonesia or Cambodia, so pick a local plan for those.
- Is one regional plan cheaper than separate local plans?
- Not always. It depends on how long you stay in each country and how much data you use. The comparison table prices three sample trips both ways.
- Do I need a new SIM or a passport at each border?
- No. The same eSIM works in every covered country, and Kokio asks for no passport, name or email.
- When does the Southeast Asia plan start?
- On first data use. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, and the days start counting once you use data in a covered country.
- Can I top up the Southeast Asia plan?
- Yes. In checkout, switch to Top-up and pick the eSIM you already have.