eSIM Albania

eSIM Albania lets you enjoy internet in Albania without roaming from the moment you land. Arrive in Tirana or on the Sarandë coast and connect in seconds: scan the QR from your email in a minute, without swapping your physical SIM or dealing with paperwork, and open Maps, WhatsApp or the translator right away.

You lean on Albania's leading local networks with 4G/5G coverage across the country. Pick the GB and days you need, keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and share internet by hotspot with whoever travels with you.

What's included

• 4G/LTE data with coverage in Albania
• Hotspot included to share internet with whoever travels with you
• Your usual number stays active: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
• Activation QR in your email in under 1 minute
• Top up your data without buying another eSIM
• Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work

Before you buy

• Data-only plan: no traditional calls or SMS (VoIP apps like WhatsApp work)
• Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
• Install the profile before you travel: you have 180 days from purchase to do so

Specifications

• Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
• Top-up: Yes
• Hotspot: Yes
• Calls / SMS: Not included (VoIP apps only)
• Pre-activation window: 180 days from purchase

eSIM for Albania: internet without roaming

With an eSIM for Albania, you'll have internet on your mobile as soon as you land, without having to look for a store or change your physical SIM card. The plan connects to the local networks of Vodafone Albania and One Albania (formerly Telekom Albania), which cover major cities and roads with 4G and some 5G areas. You keep your Spanish number for WhatsApp and calls, and use the eSIM data only for browsing. Discover this and other available destinations in a couple of taps.

Roaming in Albania: why an eSIM is a good idea

Albania is not part of the European Union, so "roaming like at home" does not apply here. If you use your Spanish plan without modifications, roaming can cost you between €10 and €15 per day, or even more per megabyte depending on your operator. A local eSIM avoids this extra cost: you pay a fixed rate upfront and can browse calmly in Tirana, Sarandë, or the Albanian Riviera without fear of the bill. It's the simplest way to have mobile data in Albania without surprises.

How much does an eSIM for Albania cost?

Plans start from €3.95, well below the cost of a single day of roaming. As a consumption guideline: for a short trip involving maps, messaging, and some social media, 1 GB every 3 or 4 days is usually enough; if you share photos, use Google Maps daily, or stream videos, estimate around 1 GB per day. You choose the GB based on your length of stay and don't pay more than you need. Compared to the price of roaming in Albania, the savings are clear from day one.

eSIM or SIM card in Albania

A physical SIM card from an Albanian operator requires you to find a store upon arrival, show your passport for registration, and be without your Spanish line while using it. An eSIM is digital: you buy it before you leave, install it at home with Wi-Fi, and it activates automatically when you land. There's no plastic to lose or tray to open, and you keep both your numbers on the same phone at the same time. For a trip, it's faster, cleaner, and cheaper.

Does the eSIM work in Tirana, Durrës, and Sarandë?

Yes. The eSIM relies on the networks of Vodafone Albania and One Albania, which provide good coverage in Tirana, the coast of Durrës and Vlorë, the touristy Sarandë next to Ksamil island, as well as Shkodër, Berat, and Gjirokastër. You'll have data in city centers, along promenades, and on most routes to inland villages. In very isolated mountainous areas, the signal may drop, which is normal with any local SIM card in the country.