Can I use the eSIM the moment I reach Port Vila airport?

Yes. If you install your Yeohaengyusim eSIM before departure Korea, you connect automatically to the Digicel Vanuatu network right after landing at Port Vila International Airport (VLI). You can check Google Maps and your accommodation's contact details right away, with no need to hunt for a SIM stand at the airport.

Do I get a data signal at Mount Yasur or on the remote islands?

Vanuatu's overall coverage is around 55%. 4G LTE is fairly stable in the centre of Port Vila and the main parts of Efate island, but around Mount Yasur on Tanna island and in the jungle areas of remote islands the signal can be weak or drop out. Before a volcano tour, we recommend saving offline maps and your tour guide's contact details in advance.

Are the sockets in Vanuatu different from Korean plugs?

Yes. Vanuatu uses a mix of Type C, G and I sockets. The standard differs from Korean plugs, so an adapter is essential. Be sure to pack a multi-adapter before departure. Some hotels in central Port Vila lend out adapters, but at resorts on the remote islands they can be hard to come by.

Do I need data to book snorkelling and diving tours in Vanuatu?

Booking confirmations for Vanuatu's coral reef diving and snorkelling tours mostly come through the local tour operator's app or a messenger. It pays to confirm your tour schedule in advance by WhatsApp or email while you are at your accommodation in Port Vila. You cannot take your smartphone with you while actually snorkelling or diving, so you do not need the internet then, but you really do need a data connection to check your location on the way and to arrange pick-up times.

No direct flights run from Korea to Vanuatu, so can I use the eSIM at the stopover too?

The Yeohaengyusim eSIM is a data plan for Vanuatu only. At stopovers such as Sydney, Brisbane or Fiji, you need a separate plan for that country. With Yeohaengyusim you can install several eSIMs for different countries on one device, so if you also get an eSIM for the stopover country ready, you can use the internet conveniently while waiting for your connecting flight.

Does eSIM work in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu supports eSIM, and plans start from ₩4,053. Install it with the QR code you receive after buying, then just turn on data roaming after you arrive and you are connected straight away. There is no need to swap your SIM.

Travel eSIM or carrier roaming: which is cheaper for a trip to Vanuatu?

For a short trip or light data use, a travel eSIM is usually cheaper. Unlimited roaming from Korean carriers costs about ₩11,000–₩15,000 a day, but with an eSIM you can buy just the days of data you need in advance. For a short trip for one or two people, an eSIM has a big advantage; for a family or very heavy data use, compare carrier unlimited roaming too.

Which carrier network does a Vanuatu eSIM use?

In Vanuatu it connects automatically to local carrier networks such as Digicel Vanuatu · Vodafone Vanuatu (4G/LTE, 5G where supported). Population coverage is about 55%. It picks the network with the strongest signal automatically, so there is nothing to set up.

Can I keep using my Korean number while travelling in Vanuatu?

Yes. The eSIM works as a data-only second line, so your Korean SIM and number stay as they are. Use the Yeohaengyusim eSIM for data only, and keep receiving calls, texts and KakaoTalk on your Korean number.

Can I add to or extend my Vanuatu eSIM plan?

Yes. When you use up your data or the plan period ends, you can buy a new plan at any time. Keep using the eSIM profile you already installed; there is no need to install it again, so you carry on without interruption.

Can I use tethering (hotspot) in Vanuatu?

Yes. In Vanuatu you can share your eSIM data with other devices such as a laptop or tablet by tethering (hotspot). Shared data also comes out of your plan allowance, so if you tether a lot we recommend choosing a little more data.

Do I set up the eSIM before I leave or after I arrive?

We recommend installing it (registering the QR code) before you leave, while you have Wi-Fi. Data starts when you turn on data roaming after you arrive in Vanuatu. Just remember "set up before you leave, switch on when you arrive" and you can use the internet as soon as you land.

Vanuatu eSIM plans

Instant delivery

A travel eSIM for Vanuatu starts from ₩4,053 and works as soon as you buy it. In Vanuatu it connects automatically to local networks such as Digicel Vanuatu · Vodafone Vanuatu (4G/LTE, 5G where supported), with population coverage of about 55%. Install it with the QR code before you leave and you can use the internet as soon as you land, with no roaming setup.

Sent instantly by email
30-day refund
Customer support in Korean
Credit card · Apple Pay

Vanuatu eSIM at a glance

Price: From ₩4,053
Local networks: Digicel Vanuatu · Vodafone Vanuatu
Network: 4G/LTE
Activation: QR code — install before you leave
Recommended data: Maps and messaging 1 GB a day · more room 2 GB a day · video: unlimited

eSIM plans you can use in Vanuatu

Data	Validity	Price
Unlimited	1 day	₩4,053
Unlimited	3 days	₩13,546
Unlimited	5 days	₩24,094
Unlimited	7 days	₩34,641
Unlimited	10 days	₩43,682
Unlimited	15 days	₩60,257
Unlimited	30 days	₩79,092
1 GB	7 days	₩18,067
2 GB	15 days	₩9,026
3 GB	30 days	₩30,121
5 GB	30 days	₩39,162
10 GB	30 days	₩33,135
20 GB	30 days	₩61,764
50 GB	30 days	₩88,886

Vanuatu is a hidden paradise of some 80 islands scattered across the middle of the South Pacific. Mount Yasur, famous as the world's most accessible active volcano, the coral reefs beneath clear, transparent water, and indigenous traditional culture that has not yet been turned into a tourist attraction — Vanuatu is still little known to travellers from Korea, which makes the experience all the more special. The capital, Port Vila, is lined with charming cafes and over-water restaurants and is a great place to take it easy, and small-plane tours between the islands are another big highlight. In a place this far away, you really need a reliable data connection to avoid getting lost and to capture and share precious moments. If you get your Yeohaengyusim eSIM ready before departure, you can be online right after landing at Port Vila airport.

Flight time from Korea

About 11–13 hours (one stopover, no direct flights)

Time difference

2 hours ahead of Korea (UTC+11, KST+2)

Best season to go

April–October (dry season, outside cyclone season)

Plug type

Mix of Type C, G and I (adapter needed)

Why you really need a travel eSIM for Vanuatu

As an island nation, Vanuatu is not an easy place to get a SIM locally. You can find a local SIM in the centre of Port Vila or near the airport, but on the outer islands and in resort areas it is hard to find a SIM shop at all, and communicating in English can be harder than you would expect. If you install your Yeohaengyusim eSIM before departure Korea, you do away with that hassle completely. Through the Digicel Vanuatu network you can use 4G LTE data across Efate island and at the main tourist spots. A data connection is also a big help for checking your route or making urgent contact during a tour to Tanna island, where Mount Yasur is. Note, though, that Vanuatu's overall coverage is around 55%, so the signal can be weak on remote islands and deep in the jungle. The connection is stable around the resorts on the main islands and the centre of Port Vila, so it pays to also get into the habit of saving offline maps and important travel information in advance. You just leave your existing Korean SIM as it is and additionally activate the eSIM, so you will never miss an important call or message coming to your Korean number.

Network coverage in Vanuatu

Carrier

Digicel Vanuatu

+ Vodafone Vanuatu

Network

4G/LTE

Coverage

55%

How do I install a Vanuatu eSIM?

1
Buy a plan
Choose a data plan for Vanuatu and complete payment.
2
Scan the QR code
Open the email we sent and point your phone camera at its QR code.
3
Install the eSIM
Complete the eSIM installation as prompted. Doing it before you leave is simplest.
4
Connect on arrival
Once you land in Vanuatu, switch data roaming on and you're online.

1
Buy a plan
Choose a data plan for Vanuatu and complete payment.
2
Scan the QR code
Open the email we sent and point your phone camera at its QR code.
3
Install the eSIM
Complete the eSIM installation as prompted. Doing it before you leave is simplest.
4
Connect on arrival
Once you land in Vanuatu, switch data roaming on and you're online.

Which plan is right for me?

Short trip

For a short 3–7 day trip, an unlimited data plan is ideal.

Business trip

We recommend a high-data plan with plenty for video calls and email.

Long stay

Staying a month or more? A large-data plan gives the best value.

Family trip

Families sharing a connection across multiple devices should pick a tethering-enabled plan with a generous data allowance.

eSIM, local SIM or pocket Wi-Fi: what suits a trip to Vanuatu best?

	eSIM	Local SIM	Pocket Wi-Fi
Activation	Instant (QR code)	Buy locally	Pick up / delivery
Setup	2 minutes	SIM swap needed	Separate device
Price	From ₩4,053	₩10,000~50,000	₩5,000~15,000/day
Network	Local 4G/LTE	Local 4G/LTE	Local 4G/LTE
Devices	1 smartphone	1 smartphone	Up to 5
Flexibility	Top up any time	Fixed data	Daily rental
Best for	Ideal for travellers	Long stays	Families / groups

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