# Hong Kong SAR China eSIM - eSIMpass

> Prepaid data-only travel eSIM for Hong Kong SAR China. Bought online, delivered by email as a QR code, installed in a few minutes. No contract, no physical SIM, no phone number.

- Product page and checkout: https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-hong-kong
- Prices as of 2026-10-13, in GBP, taxes included
- From 3.14 GBP

## Plans on sale

| Plan | Type | Price | Checkout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Days - 3GB Data | Fixed data | 3.14 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=77&qty=1&gmc=esim-hong-kong&currency=GBP&options=%7B%2251%22%3A68589%7D) |
| 30 Days - 5GB Data | Fixed data | 5.24 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=77&qty=1&gmc=esim-hong-kong&currency=GBP&options=%7B%2251%22%3A68590%7D) |
| 30 Days - 10GB Data | Fixed data | 9.56 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=77&qty=1&gmc=esim-hong-kong&currency=GBP&options=%7B%2251%22%3A68591%7D) |
| 30 Days - 20GB Data | Fixed data | 16.83 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=77&qty=1&gmc=esim-hong-kong&currency=GBP&options=%7B%2251%22%3A68592%7D) |
| 30 Days - 50GB Data | Fixed data | 25.68 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=77&qty=1&gmc=esim-hong-kong&currency=GBP&options=%7B%2251%22%3A67610%7D) |

Each Checkout link opens payment with that plan selected: only the email address and payment remain.

## How it works

1. Choose a plan and pay on the product page (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or crypto).
2. The eSIM QR code arrives by email; install it before you travel (Settings > Mobile/Cellular > Add eSIM).
3. On arrival, select the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Your own SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS.

Data-only: the eSIM has no phone number. Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone.

## Your eSIM for Hong Kong - open internet, unlike the mainland

Good news for connectivity: Hong Kong is not behind mainland China’s firewall, so Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and the rest work normally on a Hong Kong eSIM with no VPN needed. Install it before you fly, switch off airplane mode on arrival, and you are online straight away.

One important caveat: a Hong Kong plan does not cover mainland China. If your trip crosses the border to Shenzhen or beyond, you will want a separate China eSIM for that leg.

## Getting online at Hong Kong International (HKG)

The eSIM connects the moment you turn off airplane mode at HKG. Your Airport Express ticket, Octopus top-up info, maps and ride-hailing are ready before you reach the platform.

## Coverage across the city and the MTR

Hong Kong has world-class mobile infrastructure: dense 5G across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, and full coverage deep inside the MTR. Maps, translation and transit apps work seamlessly as you move underground and between districts.

## Hong Kong from the UK

British citizens can visit Hong Kong for up to six months - 180 days on the Immigration Department's list - without a visa, on a passport valid for at least a month after you leave. BN(O) passports are no longer accepted for immigration clearance. And note one rule that catches British visitors out: since 30 April 2026, even carrying an e-cigarette or vape in a public place is illegal (gov.uk, updated 1 April 2026).

British Airways and Cathay Pacific fly non-stop from Heathrow in about 12 and a half to 13 hours - Cathay up to five times a day - and Cathay also flies direct from Manchester. Hong Kong is seven hours ahead of the UK in British Summer Time and eight in winter. It uses the same three-pin type G sockets as the UK, so no adaptor is needed.

## What your UK network charges

EE charges £8 a day (£40 a week), O2 Travel is £7 a day, Vodafone £8 a day on plans started since August 2021, and Three £5 a day on most plans (£8 on some plans started since December 2025).

## FAQ

### Do Google and WhatsApp work in Hong Kong?

Yes, normally - Hong Kong is not behind mainland China’s firewall, so the usual apps work without a VPN.

### Does a Hong Kong eSIM also work in mainland China?

No - it covers Hong Kong only. For Shenzhen or anywhere across the mainland border you need a separate China eSIM.

### Does it work on the MTR?

Yes - Hong Kong has full mobile coverage throughout the MTR, so maps and transit apps work underground.

### Do UK plugs work in Hong Kong?

Yes. Hong Kong uses the same three-pin type G sockets as the UK, at 230 V.

### Can I take a vape to Hong Kong?

No. E-cigarettes are banned in Hong Kong, and since 30 April 2026 possessing one in a public place is illegal (gov.uk, updated 1 April 2026).

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Source: https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-hong-kong - eSIMpass, Elemento Logico Lda, Portugal - help@esimpass.com