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Taiwan SIM card for tourists: local SIM or eSIM?

For a week of everyday use (6 GB), the cheapest prepaid SIM in Taiwan costs NT$450 (FarEasTone, unlimited data, 7 days), sold at the airport. A travel eSIM for the same week costs from $12.00 (Jetpac) and is installed before you leave.

Offers checked on October 21, 2026 on the carriers’ websites

The best travel eSIMs in Taiwan for a week

For 7 days and 6 GB

  1. 1Best unlimited

    GigSky

    Unlimited · 7 days

    $25.49$3.64 per day
    • 3.5 GB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps
    • Networks: Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile
    See the plan
  2. 2Cheapest

    Jetpac

    10 GB · 7 days

    $12.00$1.20 per GB
    • Lowest total price for 7 days
    • Network: Taiwan Mobile
    See the plan
  3. 3Best price per GB

    Yesim

    30 GB · 30 days

    €20.00€0.67 per GB
    • Lowest price per GB for this trip
    See the plan

Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links

Local SIM or travel eSIM?

For a week of everyday use (6 GB), at the prices on the carriers’ and providers’ websites.

Local SIM, 7 days

NT$450

FarEasTone · unlimited data · 7 days

  • Sold at the airport counter (TPE · TSA · KHH), or online for some offers.
  • It also comes as an eSIM: your SIM then stays on for calls and texts.
  • Passport required at purchase.

Travel eSIM, 7 days

$12.00

with Jetpac

  • Installed at home before you leave, it works as soon as you land.
  • Your SIM stays on for calls and texts.
  • ID: our provider pages say who asks for one.
See the plan

The currencies differ: we convert nothing. · Affiliate links

Taiwan SIM card: our analysis

From the carriers’ websites, checked on October 21, 2026.

The carriers

  • FarEasTone4G Plan D - 7 Days · as an eSIM · at the airport · online · in storesNT$450
  • Chunghwa Telecom4G day plan pre-paid card - 7 day pass · as an eSIM · at the airportNT$500
  • Taiwan Mobile5G 7 Day Pass · as an eSIM · at the airport · online · in storesNT$800

Unlimited, phone number, eSIM

  • The cheapest unlimited SIM: 4G Plan D - 7 Days (FarEasTone), NT$450 for 7 days.
  • 32 of 32 offers come with a number for calls (Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, and Taiwan Mobile).
  • All 32 offers we found also come as an eSIM (Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, and Taiwan Mobile): no counter to find.

Where to buy it

  • At the airport: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, Taiwan Mobile); Taipei Songshan Airport (Chunghwa Telecom); Kaohsiung International Airport (Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, Taiwan Mobile).
  • Online before you leave: 20 of 32 offers (FarEasTone and Taiwan Mobile).
  • In stores in town: FarEasTone and Taiwan Mobile.

eSIMs in Taiwan at a glance

  • In Taiwan, we compare plans from 8 eSIM providers: Airalo, GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
  • The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from GigSky: $25.49 (Unlimited · 7 days).

The carriers’ prepaid offers

For each carrier, the cheapest offers that cover everyday use (maps, messaging, social media) for a week, two weeks or a month.

We found 32 prepaid offers from 3 carriers in Taiwan: Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, and Taiwan Mobile. Prices are those on their websites, in their currency (TWD), not converted.

OfferCarrierDataValidityPriceAs eSIM
4G Plan D - 7 DaysFarEasToneunlimited data7 daysNT$450Yes
4G day plan pre-paid card - 7 day passChunghwa Telecomunlimited data7 daysNT$500Yes
5G 7 Day PassTaiwan Mobile7 GB7 daysNT$800Yes
4G day plan pre-paid card - 15 day passChunghwa Telecomunlimited data15 daysNT$700Yes
4G Plan G - 15 DaysFarEasToneunlimited data15 daysNT$700Yes
5G 15 Day PassTaiwan Mobile15 GB15 daysNT$1,200Yes
4G day plan pre-paid card - 30 day passChunghwa Telecomunlimited data30 daysNT$1,000Yes
4G Plan H - 30 DaysFarEasToneunlimited data30 daysNT$1,000Yes
5G 30 Day PassTaiwan Mobile30 GB30 daysNT$1,600Yes

Sources: fetnet.net, cht.com.tw, taiwanmobile.com

Compare eSIMs in Taiwan →

What your trip costs, SIM or eSIM

For each trip length, the cheapest offer that covers everyday use.

TripLocal SIMTravel eSIMOffer
1 week · 6 GBNT$450 FarEasTone$12.00 JetpacSee the plan
2 weeks · 12 GBNT$700 Chunghwa Telecom€14.99 Orange TravelSee the plan
1 month · 24 GBNT$1,000 Chunghwa Telecom€20.00 YesimSee the plan

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Where to buy it when you land

Carriers and SIM resellers named by the airports’ and carriers’ websites.

AirportWhere to buy a SIM
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, Taiwan Mobile
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)Chunghwa Telecom
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, Taiwan Mobile

Taiwan SIM card: your questions

Answered from the carriers’ websites and today’s prices.

How much is a SIM card in Taiwan?

For a week of everyday use, from NT$450 with FarEasTone (unlimited data, 7 days), checked on October 21, 2026.

Where can I buy a SIM card in Taiwan?

At the airport: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, Taiwan Mobile); Taipei Songshan Airport (Chunghwa Telecom); Kaohsiung International Airport (Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, Taiwan Mobile). Carriers also sell their offers in shops or online, depending on the offer.

Do I need a passport for a SIM card in Taiwan?

Yes: carriers ask for your passport to activate the SIM.

Local SIM or eSIM in Taiwan?

A travel eSIM is installed before you leave and keeps your SIM on for calls and texts; for a week, it costs from $12.00 (Jetpac). The cheapest local SIM costs NT$450 (FarEasTone).

How much is a SIM card in Taiwan for two weeks or a month?

For two weeks, from NT$700 (4G day plan pre-paid card - 15 day pass, Chunghwa Telecom); for a month, from NT$1,000 (4G day plan pre-paid card - 30 day pass, Chunghwa Telecom).

Is there an unlimited SIM card in Taiwan?

The cheapest unlimited SIM: 4G Plan D - 7 Days (FarEasTone), NT$450 for 7 days.

Does a tourist SIM card in Taiwan come with a phone number?

32 of 32 offers come with a number for calls (Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, and Taiwan Mobile).

Can I buy the SIM card before I leave?

Online before you leave: 20 of 32 offers (FarEasTone and Taiwan Mobile). All 32 offers we found also come as an eSIM (Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, and Taiwan Mobile): no counter to find.

Which carrier should I pick in Taiwan?

For a week of everyday use: FarEasTone from NT$450, Chunghwa Telecom from NT$500, and Taiwan Mobile from NT$800.

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