No, that's one of the biggest advantages of choosing EastESIM! Unlike purchasing a physical local SIM card in some Asian countries, which often involves a mandatory, sometimes lengthy, biometric (fingerprint) and passport registration process at a kiosk, EastESIM is completely digital. You can activate your plan from home, avoiding queues and paperwork at airports like Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or Hanoi (HAN). This means more time exploring Ha Long Bay or tasting street food in Hoi An, and less time dealing with bureaucracy.
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Do I need to provide my passport or fingerprints to register an EastESIM for use in Vietnam?
Updated April 22, 2026
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