eSIM for BhutanPrepaid travel eSIM data plans for Bhutan. Buy online, install it with a QR code before you go, and get connected when you arrive.
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The 30 days start when the eSIM first connects to a network in Bhutan, so you can install it before you leave.
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20 GB · 30 days · $83.08
Network: TashiCell
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Bhutan plans plus regional and global plans that cover Bhutan.
Price per GB
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Regional · 6 countries
1 GB
7 days
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Price$3.30
Select planProduct ID: SAS-6_1_7
1 GB
7 days
Price$4.98
Select planProduct ID: BT_1_7
Regional · 6 countries
3 GB
15 days
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Price$8.82
Select planProduct ID: SAS-6_3_15
Regional · 6 countries
3 GB
30 days
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Price$9.38
Select planProduct ID: SAS-6_3_30
3 GB
15 days
Price$13.30
Select planProduct ID: BT_3_15
3 GB
30 days
Price$14.12
Select planProduct ID: BT_3_30
Setup
Three steps, a few minutes. Do the first two at home; switch the eSIM on when you land.
Pick the data and number of days that cover your trip. Every plan shows its price, coverage and hotspot terms up front.
iPhone: Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM › Use QR Code. Android: Settings › Network & internet › SIMs › Add eSIM. Do it at home on Wi-Fi.
Set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming for it. Keep roaming off on your home SIM.
Exact menu paths for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel. Names vary slightly by software version.
Connect to reliable Wi-Fi.
Open Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Data) → Add eSIM.
Choose Use QR Code and scan the code from your provider (or use their install link).
Label the new line, e.g. "Travel".
On arrival: set the travel line for Cellular Data and turn on Data Roaming for that line if your provider requires it.
Connect to reliable Wi-Fi.
Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM.
Scan the QR code from your provider.
On arrival: in SIM manager, set the eSIM for Mobile data.
Turn on Data roaming for the eSIM if required.
Connect to reliable Wi-Fi.
Open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add SIM.
Choose to download a SIM and scan the QR code.
On arrival: set the eSIM as your mobile data SIM.
Turn on Roaming for the eSIM if required.
Install before you leave for Bhutan, then switch lines after you land. Menu names vary by software version and region.
Compare before you buy
How the Bhutan plans on this page compare with four popular travel eSIM brands. Our column uses this page's plans; the others summarise each brand's public website.
| On this pageData Roaming |  Airalo |  Holafly |  Nomad |  Jetpac | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plans | 12 plans, up to 20 GB, from $4.98 | Data packages (GB) for local, regional and global use; unlimited packages in some destinations | Unlimited data by the day (1–90 days) in 200+ destinations; monthly subscription plans | Local and regional data plans, long-term Global-EX plans; unlimited plans in some destinations | Data packs by destination and region |
| Buy without an app | Buy on this website, no app needed | Website or app | Website or app | Web store or app | Website or app |
| Refund | See our refund policy | Requested from your account; expired or fully used eSIMs aren't eligible. “Wrong purchase” and “Plans changed” are refunded as Airmoney credit only | Full refund if not activated, within 6 months of purchase (bought from Holafly directly); activated eSIMs reviewed case by case | Within 30 days; full refund if not installed or activated. Unlimited plans follow a separate policy | No refund once installed, except technical problems (within 30 days). Money-back guarantee on website purchases if your phone isn't compatible or can't connect |
| Hotspot | Allowed on 12 of 12 plans | Allowed if your device and the network support it | Limited to a set GB allowance per destination | Supported; stability can vary by device and network | Allowed |
| Top up the same eSIM | Not offered yet: buy another plan if you need more data | Yes, on rechargeable eSIMs | No — buy a new plan for extra days | Yes, with add-on data plans | Yes — reuse the same eSIM with a new data pack |
| Support | Contact form on this website | 24/7 live chat | 24/7 chat, WhatsApp and email | 24/7 live chat and email | 24/7 via the app or website |
Provider details are summarised from each company's own website, checked on 3 October 2026. Terms change, so check the provider's site before you buy. Brand names and logos are trademarks of their owners; Data Roaming isn't affiliated with these companies.
Airalo
Holafly
Nomad
Jetpac
| On this pageTravel eSIMPlans on this page | Carrier roamingYour current plan | Local SIMBought on arrival | Pocket Wi-FiRented device | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price for Bhutan | From $4.98, prepaid | Depends on your carrier and plan | Local prices, paid in store | Daily rental fee, often plus a deposit |
| Set up before you travel | Install at home by QR code | Usually nothing to set up | Buy after you land | Book ahead, collect on arrival |
| Keep your number | On dual-SIM phones | Yes | Only on dual-SIM phones | Yes — your phone uses Wi-Fi |
| Hotspot | Allowed on 12 of 12 plans | Depends on your plan | Usually allowed | Built for sharing |
| Needs | eSIM-compatible, unlocked phone | Roaming enabled on your account | Unlocked phone; ID in some countries | Device to carry, charge and return |
Coverage
Each Bhutan plan connects to a partner mobile network in Bhutan. The network, data allowance and validity are listed with every plan, so you can check them before you buy.
Bhutan plans connect to TashiCell, as listed by our eSIM provider.
6 Bhutan plans valid for 7–30 days.
6 regional and global plans also cover Bhutan, handy if your trip continues to other countries.
Networks the Bhutan plans use:
As listed by our eSIM provider. Each plan shows its network before you buy.
Logos are trademarks of their owners, shown only to identify networks. No affiliation is implied.
4.9 out of 5 from 4 customer reviews
Japan Travel eSIM
I used a travel eSIM during my trip to Japan and it was much easier than relying on international roaming. I activated it before my flight and had mobile data as soon as I arrived.
Sarah M.
International Travel
Having a separate data plan made things much simpler. I could keep my main SIM active for calls while using the travel eSIM for mobile data. No need to change physical SIM cards.
James T.
Data Roaming
Before my trip, I wasn't sure how data roaming charges worked. Using a travel eSIM gave me a separate data option and helped me keep track of my usage while traveling.
Emily R.
If you use your regular SIM for data in Bhutan, your home carrier's roaming rates apply. Some carriers include roaming or sell daily passes; others charge by the megabyte, so check before you travel.
To avoid surprise charges, turn off data roaming on your regular line and use a travel eSIM for data. Your regular SIM can stay on for calls and texts.
FAQ
Bhutan plans on this page start at $4.98 for 1 GB valid for 7 days. You pay once, with no subscription.
The Bhutan plans on this page connect to TashiCell, as listed by our eSIM provider. Each plan shows its network before you buy.
On most dual-SIM phones, yes. Keep your regular SIM active for calls and texts, and use the eSIM for data. Turn off data roaming on your regular line to avoid roaming data charges.
Install it before you travel while you have reliable Wi-Fi, then switch it on after you arrive. Check whether the plan's validity starts at installation or first connection.
More questions? See the full FAQ or contact us.
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