Globe, Smart, DITO, and eSIM tourist plans compared — prices as of early 2026, always verify at the kiosk.
Getting connected on arrival matters more in Manila than in most cities — Grab, GCash, and maps all depend on it. Here's how the main options compare.
Tourist SIM & eSIM Plans
Provider
Plan
Data
Price
Validity
eSIM (Airalo)
Philippines Tourist eSIM
15 GB
from $10
30 days
Globe
GoSURF Tourist SIM
30 GB
₱299
30 days
Smart
Traveler SIM
24 GB
₱249
30 days
DITO
Tourist Promo
25 GB
₱199
30 days
eSIM activates before you land (no physical SIM needed) — useful if you want data the moment you touch down. Physical SIMs need passport registration at the kiosk.
Where to Buy at NAIA
Kiosks are typically located past immigration and before baggage claim — ask airport staff if you can't spot one.
Globe kiosk: Terminal 3 arrivals.
Smart kiosk: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
DITO: fewer airport kiosks — widely available at 7-Eleven once you're past the airport.
Buying Tips
Bring your passport — required for SIM registration under Philippine law.
Only buy from branded Globe, Smart, or DITO kiosks — unofficial sellers approaching you outside the official booths are a known scam risk.
Pay cash or card at the official kiosk, not to anyone offering to "help" you outside it.
Once in the city, "load" (top-up) is available at any 7-Eleven, sari-sari store, or via the GCash app.
Want the full pre-arrival checklist? See the Manila Arrival Guide, or ask Ask MUA directly — it's a free chat assistant that answers SIM, transport, visa, and safety questions in real time.