{"id":346828,"date":"2026-03-19T17:50:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T10:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/?p=346828"},"modified":"2026-07-23T17:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:32:06","slug":"vodafone-roaming-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/vodafone-roaming-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Vodafone roaming China: Coverage, costs, and how to activate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are a Vodafone Australia customer traveling to China, you won\u2019t need to purchase a local SIM Card because you can use Vodafone roaming in China. Vodafone has a $5 roaming plan for eligible postpaid customers and various travel packs for prepaid ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will discuss these plans and explain the charges you will incur if you are not eligible for them. Additionally, we help you activate your roaming in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t find Vodafone plans suitable for your roaming needs, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holafly eSIM<\/strong><\/a> as a top alternative.<strong> It offers unlimited data and reliable coverage in 200+ destinations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"sidebar-blog banners-blog-wide invert-banner\">\n    <div\n      class=\"sidebar-blog-widget text-color-white \"\n              style=\"background-color: #E12B57\" >\n      <div>\n                              <div class=\"illustration\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2024\/11\/sammy-line-come-back-later-CTA-illustration.svg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n      <div>\n                  <div class=\"title\">\n            <p>Peace of mind before you fly<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"description\">\n            <br \/>\nSet up your eSIM before travel and get unlimited data on arrival.<br \/>\n          <\/div>\n                                              <button class=\"btn-primary-l cta-primary\">\n              <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-china\/\">Buy Holafly China eSIM<\/a>            <\/button>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/vodafone-roaming-china\/#Can-you-use-Vodafone-roaming-in-China\" >Can you use Vodafone roaming in China?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/vodafone-roaming-china\/#Vodafone-AU-roaming-countries-list\" >Vodafone AU roaming countries list<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/vodafone-roaming-china\/#Vodafone-5-roaming-for-China\" >Vodafone $5 roaming for China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/vodafone-roaming-china\/#Vodafone-prepaid-international-roaming-add-on-for-China\" >Vodafone prepaid international roaming add-on for China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/vodafone-roaming-china\/#Vodafone-pay-as-you-go-roaming-rates-for-China\" >Vodafone pay-as-you-go roaming rates for China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/vodafone-roaming-china\/#Stay-connected-in-China-with-Holafly\" >Stay connected in China with Holafly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-you-use-Vodafone-roaming-in-China\"><\/span>Can you use Vodafone roaming in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes,<a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/roaming\/vodafone-au-international-roaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Vodafone AU international roaming<\/strong><\/a> works in China for eligible postpaid and prepaid customers. <strong>China is included in the Vodafone roaming eligible destination list<\/strong>, which means when you land in China, you can turn on your phone and use it without needing to purchase a<a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/sim-card\/china-sim-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>China SIM Card<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vodafone has roaming agreements with Chinese carriers, <strong>such as China Mobile or China Unicom. <\/strong>So, when you arrive in China, your device will automatically register on one of them depending on signal strength and compatibility<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vodafone-AU-roaming-countries-list\"><\/span>Vodafone AU roaming countries list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/roaming\/vodafone-5-dollar-roaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Vodafone $5 roaming<\/strong><\/a> is available in 100+ eligible destinations, which means when you travel to these countries, <strong>you can use your Australian SIM with an extra $5 cost per day.<\/strong> Since China is included in this list, you can easily use your Vodafone roaming there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>the 5$ roaming is only available for postpaid customers.<\/strong> If you are a Vodafone prepaid customer, you should purchase a roaming add-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vodafone-5-roaming-for-China\"><\/span>Vodafone $5 roaming for China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vodafone $5 roaming is only available on an <strong>eligible Vodafone Infinite, Plus Plan, or Vodafone Infinite Data Plan<\/strong>. The customers on these plans can pay an extra $5 per day, and use their standard domestic calls, SMS, and data allowance for up to 90 days per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Vodafone Infinite, Plus Plan, or Vodafone Infinite Data Plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $5 per day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Includes:<\/strong> Use of your standard domestic data allowance, Standard calls, and SMS according to your plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Access for up to 90 days per calendar year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Important note:<\/strong> If the data included in your plan is exceeded, <strong>additional 1 GB blocks will be automatically added for $5 each<\/strong>, depending on the plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>If you are not eligible for this plan, purchasing a local SIM Card or a <strong>travel <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/how-to\/what-is-esim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>eSIM<\/strong><\/a> can be a better option to <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/roaming\/how-to-avoid-roaming-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>avoid roaming charges<\/strong><\/a> in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Vodafone-5-roaming-for-china-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Vodafone $5 roaming for China\" class=\"wp-image-346843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Vodafone-5-roaming-for-china-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Vodafone-5-roaming-for-china-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Vodafone-5-roaming-for-china-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Vodafone-5-roaming-for-china-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Vodafone-5-roaming-for-china.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get full details on Vodafone $5 roaming for China on their official website.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vodafone-prepaid-international-roaming-add-on-for-China\"><\/span>Vodafone prepaid international roaming add-on for China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The $5 roaming is not applied to prepaid plans. If you are a prepaid customer, <strong>you need to purchase an international roaming add-on.<\/strong> Otherwise, you will be charged at PAYG rates, which can drain your credit very quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three international roaming plans are available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Price<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Data<\/th><th> Standard Talk<\/th><th>Standard SMS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>$5<\/td><td>1-Day plan<\/td><td>1 GB<\/td><td>100 Min (incoming and outgoing)<\/td><td>100 international texts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$15<\/td><td>3-Day plan<\/td><td>3 GB<\/td><td>150 Min (incoming and outgoing)<\/td><td>150 international texts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$35<\/td><td>7-Day plan<\/td><td>7 GB<\/td><td>350 Min (incoming and outgoing)<\/td><td>250 international texts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use up your data or other inclusions before your roaming plan expires, <strong>you can easily recharge using SMS or the My Vodafone app.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid needing a recharge, use our <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/tools\/data-usage-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>data usage calculator<\/strong><\/a> to estimate your daily data consumption and choose the best plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vodafone-pay-as-you-go-roaming-rates-for-China\"><\/span>Vodafone pay-as-you-go roaming rates for China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a $5 roaming active or haven\u2019t purchased an international add-on, standard PAYG international roaming rates apply, which are higher than Vodafone roaming in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data rate: <\/strong>$1 per MB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SMS:<\/strong> $0.75 per standard international text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call:<\/strong> $1 per minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>Warning<\/strong>: If you are a frequent data user, <strong>just 10\u201315 minutes of Instagram plus daily navigation on Google Maps can use over 100 MB of data,<\/strong> <strong>which may cost more than $10 per day on roaming rates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to activate Vodafone international roaming for China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are a postpaid or prepaid customer, you can easily activate Vodafone roaming in China using the <strong>My Vodafone app<\/strong>. So, make sure to have the latest version of the app on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postpaid users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International roaming is usually enabled by default on most Vodafone postpaid plans. It activates automatically whenever you use your phone overseas. To make sure it\u2019s active:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to the <strong>My Vodafone app or website<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>International Roaming settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure roaming is <strong>enabled on your service<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you arrive at your destination, <strong>turn on data roaming in your phone settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepaid users<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepaid customers must <strong>enable roaming and purchase a roaming add-on<\/strong> before using services overseas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to the <strong>My Vodafone app or website<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn <strong>International Roaming ON<\/strong> for your prepaid service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase a <strong>Prepaid Roaming Add-on<\/strong> (1-day, 3-day, or 7-day options).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on <strong>data roaming<\/strong> in your phone settings once you arrive abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also purchase an add-on or recharge them by <strong>sending a text to 1511 with the relevant add-on code.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-china-esim-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Holafly eSIM for China\" class=\"wp-image-346844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-china-esim-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-china-esim-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-china-esim-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-china-esim-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-china-esim-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Purchase a Holafly eSIM for China online with flexible options and seamless checkout.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay-connected-in-China-with-Holafly\"><\/span>Stay connected in China with Holafly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not eligible for Vodafone $5 roaming or are looking for a more affordable roaming option, <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holafly eSIM<\/strong><\/a> is an excellent alternative to Vodafone roaming in China. <strong>It offers unlimited data, flexible durations, and reliable coverage, and has 24\/7 customer support<\/strong> to help you stay connected without any interruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pay almost the same price for<a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Holafly China eSIM<\/strong><\/a> and stay connected without limitations.<strong> Daily prices start at just AU$5.90, with prices going as low as AU$2.43 per day if you choose a 90-day plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those on longer trips, like digital nomads, remote workers, or frequent travelers,<a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Holafly Plans<\/strong><\/a> offers a monthly subscription that helps you<strong> stay connected in 170+ countries.<\/strong> Whether you spend a week in China or decide to travel to Thailand on your next trip, you won\u2019t need to purchase a new SIM card at each destination. Enjoy your trip with Holafly eSIM.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"sidebar-blog banners-blog-wide invert-banner\">\n    <div\n      class=\"sidebar-blog-widget text-color-white \"\n              style=\"background-color: #E12B57\" >\n      <div>\n                              <div class=\"illustration\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2024\/11\/locked-CTA-illustration.svg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n      <div>\n                  <div class=\"title\">\n            <p>A safe way to stay connected<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"description\">\n            <br \/>\nHolafly's eSIM for China includes a VPN, ensuring maximum protection for your connection.<br \/>\n          <\/div>\n                                              <button class=\"btn-primary-l cta-primary\">\n              <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-china\/\">Buy Holafly China eSIM<\/a>            <\/button>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff8c2\"><strong>Disclaimer: <\/strong>The data in this article is accurate as of March 19, 2026, and is subject to change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn to use Vodafone roaming in China, including plans and packs for postpaid and prepaid customers. 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