LINEMO's plans for people who live in Japan, what it takes to sign up, and the real monthly cost including setup fees.
| Plan | Data | Monthly (from) | eSIM | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINEMO 3–10GB | 3–10GB | ¥990 | Yes | ¥3,850 |
| LINEMO 30GB | 30GB | ¥2,970 | Yes | ¥3,850 |
| Accepts foreign residents | Yes (stated officially) |
|---|---|
| Residence card as ID | Yes |
| Min. remaining validity | Not specified by the provider |
| Support language(s) | Japanese, English |
| Credit card | Accepted |
| Debit card | Accepted |
| Bank transfer | Accepted |
| Convenience-store payment | Not stated |
| Setup cost | ¥3,850 |
| Minimum term | Not specified by the provider |
| Cancellation fee | ¥990Conditions apply — see official source below. |
The exact list of accepted ID documents is long and partly Japanese-only legal text, so we link to the source rather than translating it: LINEMO official.
Yes — LINEMO accepts residence-card holders (per official pages). A residence card is accepted as ID. That's a separate question from credit screening for the line contract itself: screening terms exist; see official page.
Yes — LINEMO officially offers at least one non-credit-card payment method (bank transfer, debit, or convenience-store payment). See the payment table below for specifics.
Yes, at least one LINEMO plan supports eSIM (see the table below for which).