Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
Choose one of three methods:
Scan QR code
Install via 'Quick Install' button
Manual setup through phone settings
Use the package within 3 months from purchase
Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
Not available for Sicily
Singapore is a city-state: one network covers Changi Airport, the business district and Sentosa island alike. Almost everything runs through the smartphone here: maps, taxis, payments, attraction tickets, food delivery. That is why it is easier to install the eSIM at home and switch it on right after landing, instead of hunting for a SIM card at the airport.
You can buy an eSIM for Singapore online right on this page from 3 500 ₸: choose a data plan, pay by card and get the QR code within minutes. An eSIM is a digital SIM card — it installs on your phone with no plastic card and no visit to a phone shop.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Marina Bay and Sentosa and the rest of the country.
Roaming in Singapore with a Kazakh carrier is usually far more expensive, and roaming data runs out fast. With a Funsim eSIM you pay a fixed price for a data package and keep your home SIM in the phone for calls and bank SMS — roaming on it can stay off.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for Singapore at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
Distances in Singapore are short and the city is densely built, so the question is usually not coverage quality but how quickly and with how few steps you get working data. The eSIM profile takes a few minutes to install at home, and at the airport all that is left is to turn on data for that line. Your home SIM stays in the phone for bank SMS and calls.
Funsim plans are data-only, with no voice or SMS, so calls and chats go through messengers. That is normal in Singapore: hotels, restaurants and drivers all communicate in English and through messaging apps. Pick the right amount of data and validity period in the plan list above.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When you get data | Install at home, switch on after landing | Immediately, but at your operator's rates | You must find a sales point after arrival |
| Cost | Fixed package, see the plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on the operator and package |
| Documents | No passport needed to buy | Not needed | Purchase and registration usually need ID |
| Home number | Stays active on the main SIM | Stays active | Need to swap cards or have two slots |
| Trip to Malaysia or Indonesia | Needs a regional plan or a separate profile | Works, but expensive | You will need another SIM |
The country is small, but the routes differ: from the airport and business districts to islands and neighboring countries that are an easy day trip away.
The terminals are linked by walkways and the Skytrain, and there are many zones: gardens, shops, transit hotels. You need data to check your gate, find the right terminal, order a taxi or plan an MRT route into the city. Switch on data roaming as soon as the plane lands.
A business district with a waterfront, malls and gardens with artificial trees. The network is dense, but crowds are big, so Wi-Fi in cafes and malls can be congested. Mobile data helps with e-tickets, maps and ordering a taxi after the evening show and closing of the gardens.
The main shopping street with dozens of malls, many linked by underground passages. Inside them GPS works worse, but the mobile network stays stable. Being online helps you find the right shop, compare prices, check opening hours and open an e-receipt or a discount coupon.
A resort island with beaches, theme parks and hotels. You can get there by cable car, monorail or on foot across the bridge. Data is needed for e-tickets, booking attractions, a taxi back to the city and group chats if you split up across different zones of the island.
Historic quarters with markets, temples and street food. Streets are narrow and hawker centres crowded, so an online map keeps you from getting lost, while a translator and menus with photos help with ordering. Many stalls accept QR or card payment, but some of these payments will not go through without data.
The north of the island has the zoo, night safari and bird park, and the centre has nature reserves with trails. Coverage in the parks is usually decent, but exact show times and shuttle schedules are best checked online. Download tickets in advance so you do not hunt for a signal in the entrance queue.
A small island in the east with forest, trails and bike rental. You reach it by small boat from a jetty in the north-east of Singapore island. Reception on the island itself can be less even than in the city, so save your route and return ferry in advance and download an offline map before you board.
A city across the Johor Strait, reachable by bus or train through the border checkpoints. It is a different country, so a Singapore-only plan may not work there. For day trips choose a Southeast Asia regional plan or a separate Malaysia profile, and check entry rules beforehand.
Ferries to the islands leave from terminals in the south and east of Singapore. Indonesia is also a separate country, so you need a regional plan or an Indonesia profile. On board and near the pier the phone may hop between operators of two countries, so turn off automatic network selection if your data suddenly drains.
Install them at home while you have fast Wi-Fi: some are tied to a phone number or card and setup takes time.
The best-known app for ordering cars and food in the region. Price and route are shown before the ride, and you pay by card in the app. Registration may require a code, so confirm your account in advance while your home SIM is still reachable.
The app of one of the country's large taxi fleets. A handy backup when Grab shows a long wait at rush hour. Regular taxis can also be hailed at ranks by malls and stations.
Shows routes by MRT, bus and on foot with transfers and journey times. It is the most convenient option for the metro, and for walkways inside malls it is better to open the map before you enter the building.
The official app for checking trips and balance on transit cards. Metro and buses also accept bank cards and phones with contactless payment, but it is easier to check charges in the app if your card is linked.
The official airport app: flights, terminal maps, shops and services. Useful on layovers when you need to quickly find a gate, a rest area or a transit service without asking staff.
Widely used in the city, handy in the hotel or after a long flight. You can order hawker-centre dishes without leaving your room. Pay by card in the app and enter the hotel address in English.
The main channels for bookings, meetings and chatting with your hotel. Since Funsim plans are data-only, calls go through the app. Make sure you are logged in to your account before you fly.
English is widely spoken in Singapore, but markets and small shops have signs in Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Download the languages in advance so the translator works offline, and use the camera to translate menus.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a specific carrier. The Settings section called Cellular or SIM cards will show whether it is supported.
Choose a Singapore plan on the page, or a regional plan if you plan to visit Malaysia or Indonesia, and pay by card online. No passport is needed.
At home, while you have Wi-Fi, scan the QR code or tap the Quick install button. You can also enter the details manually. The profile will appear in your list of lines.
Give the line a clear name such as Singapore, and keep the home SIM for calls and bank SMS. Leave mobile data on the home SIM by default until you travel.
After landing at Changi, switch on the eSIM line and turn on Data Roaming for it. The network appears within seconds; restart the phone if needed.
If data runs out, buy an extra package on the website. Before going home or moving on to another country, check whether you will need a new profile.
Download offline maps of Singapore and attraction tickets at home, and pick a regional plan before a trip to Malaysia or Indonesia: reception at the border and on ferries switches between operators of different countries.
