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No surprise bills when you get back. Pick your GB and days, pay a fixed price and browse worry-free. If you don't use it, we refund you.
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eSIM Bulgaria
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Save up to 90% on roaming
High-speed 4G/5G connection5G
Keep your WhatsApp and number
Choose your plan
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Unlimited data with a fair-use policy (FUP): full speed up to a daily allowance, then the pace slows for the rest of the day. No cut-offs, no extra charges.
Coverage in Bulgaria- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in Bulgaria
- Activates on arrival, not when you buy
- Keep your number, WhatsApp and iMessage
- Guaranteed refund if it does not work
NetworkTop local carrier
Speed4G / 5G
HotspotYes
ServiceData only
ActivationOn first data use
CompatibilityiPhone XS+, Samsung S20+, Pixel 3+ (500+ models)
InstallationQR code by email
FormatDigital eSIM (no physical SIM)
EIDDial *#06# to check it
UsageData only (your number still works for calls)
Travel with the eSIM Bulgaria and enjoy internet in Bulgaria without roaming from the moment you land, between Sofia, Plovdiv and the Varna coast. You scan the QR that reaches your email in about a minute, without swapping your physical SIM or setting up anything complicated: data ready for Maps, WhatsApp or uploading your photos.
You browse on Bulgaria's top local networks with 4G/5G coverage in cities and coastal areas. Pick the GB and the days you need and pay only for that; keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and turn on the hotspot to share your connection with your group.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data in Bulgaria, active as soon as you land
- Hotspot included to share internet with your travel companions
- 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 whenever you want, without buying another eSIM
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data-only plan: no traditional calls or SMS (use apps like WhatsApp)
- Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile calmly before you travel: you have 180 days from purchase to activate it
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
Risk-free purchase
Did you change your plans? We've got you covered
If you don't end up traveling, you have a money-back guarantee. And if something doesn't work at your destination, our human support helps you 24/7 until you're connected. No fine print, no complications.
Your next destination
Bulgaria
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of Bulgaria without hunting for WiFi or overpaying.
The PuraSim difference
Travel connected, without the hassle
Connected or we help you
Coverage in 218 destinations on top-tier local networks, even outside big cities. And if something fails, human support 24/7 until you're online.
If you can take a photo, you can activate it
No paperwork or SIM cards. You get a QR, scan it and the eSIM installs itself. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly the same.
Choose your plan
eSIM plans for Bulgaria
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across Bulgaria.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria · 1 GB | 7 days | €2,56 |
| Bulgaria · 3 GB | 30 days | €5,13 |
| Bulgaria · 3 GB | 15 days | €5,13 |
| Bulgaria · 5 GB | 30 days | €7,27 |
| Bulgaria · 10 GB | 30 days | €11,55 |
| Bulgaria · 20 GB | 30 days | €21,83 |
| Bulgaria · 50 GB | 30 days | €51,36 |
| Bulgaria · 50 GB | 180 days | €68,06 |
Before you buy
Is your phone compatible?
Almost every phone since 2018 supports eSIM. Check it in 10 seconds — we show you step by step. Swipe →
Dial *#06#
Open the phone dialer and enter *#06#, just like a call. No need to press call.
Look for the EID
If a 32-digit EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM. Good news!
Ready to travel!
Just add your Bulgaria plan. Activate it with a QR and land with internet.
Prefer to check by brand and model? Pick it here:
Installation
Activate your eSIM in minutes
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel. It uses no plan data.
2Settings → Cellular
Tap "Add eSIM" → "Use QR Code".
3Scan the QR
The one in your email. The eSIM installs itself.
4Activate on arrival
At your destination, turn on "Data Roaming" for PuraSim.
1Connect to WiFi
Install it before you travel.
2Settings → Connections → SIM
Tap "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan".
3Scan the QR
Confirm the profile download.
4Turn on data
Select PuraSim and enable roaming.
The difference
vs. the old way
Compared to roaming, an airport local SIM or hotel WiFi, the PuraSim eSIM for Bulgaria is the simplest and cheapest way to get internet abroad.
Roaming
Unlimited daily data
No surprise bills
Online the moment you land
Data coverage across the country
Keep your number and WhatsApp
Human support on WhatsApp
4G/5G speed, no throttling
Daily plans: full-speed data up to the daily cap; after that, reduced speed (fair use).
With PuraSim
Everything that You don't lose
✕ Roaming in Bulgaria: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €2,56
Don't lose moneyFixed price before you leave, no surprises on your bill when you return.
Don't lose connectionHigh-speed internet as soon as you land, no need to search for WiFi.
Don't lose your numberYour SIM stays in: WhatsApp and your usual calls, active.
Don't lose timeNo queues or paperwork to buy a SIM at the airport.
Don't lose coverageConnect to top-tier local networks, not second-rate signals.
Don't lose your coolNo commitment, no small print, and a money-back guarantee.
Your next destination
Connect in 218 destinations
One store for all your trips. Pick your country and leave the plane already connected.
Performance
Works with all your apps
Fast, stable connection on top-tier local networks. Peak performance in the apps you use every day.
Real connection speed5G
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Maps
YouTube
Spotify
Netflix
GmailBooking
Uber
Airbnb
Book, get around and browse at your destination with data from minute one — no hotel wifi or local SIMs needed.
- Stream Netflix & YouTube with no buffering
- Post stories and video-call instantly
- Google Maps always ready so you never get lost
FAQ
Everything clear about your eSIM
To travel to Bulgaria, the best eSIM gives you full-speed data on the best local networks, with no roaming and real support. The PuraSim eSIM activates with a QR in 1 minute, keeps your number and WhatsApp and covers all of Bulgaria from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for Bulgaria have plans by data and by days, so you only pay for what you need. No contracts, no lock-in: pick your plan, pay once and get data across Bulgaria. See the available plans above. It is much cheaper than your carrier roaming.
Yes, by a lot. Traditional roaming can add €50-60 to your bill on a single trip in Europe. With a PuraSim eSIM you pay a fixed price for your Bulgaria data, with no surprises or hidden charges, and you know exactly what you will spend before leaving home.
Yes, if your phone supports eSIM (almost all since 2018: iPhone XR/XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ and many more). Dial *#06# on the dialer: if an EID code appears, your phone supports eSIM and you can use PuraSim in Bulgaria without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in Bulgaria with 4G/5G coverage in major cities and most tourist areas. You get full-speed internet for maps, social media, videos and video calls throughout the trip, from landing until you return home.
Connect to WiFi, open Settings, then Cellular, Add eSIM and scan the QR you receive by email. It takes under a minute and you can set it up before leaving home. In Bulgaria you just turn on the eSIM data roaming and you are connected instantly.
An eSIM is a digital SIM built into your phone, with no physical card. You buy your data plan for Bulgaria, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in Bulgaria as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in Bulgaria, not from purchase. So you can install the eSIM calmly before travelling and it only activates when you arrive and connect.
Yes. Your usual SIM or eSIM stays active for your calls, SMS and your regular WhatsApp. The PuraSim eSIM is added separately for data only, so you do not lose your number or your chats.
Yes, all our Bulgaria plans include hotspot to share internet. You can connect your laptop, tablet or a travel companion phone to your hotspot at no extra cost.
You can buy another Bulgaria plan from the site in seconds, with no eSIM change or waiting. We also alert you when you are low on data so you never lose connection mid-trip.
The plan is data only, designed to give you internet in Bulgaria. You can still call and message at no extra cost via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram using your eSIM data.
You have a money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. If something fails, our team helps until you are connected or refunds you. Write to us and we solve it right away.
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More about the Bulgaria eSIM
eSIM for Bulgaria: roaming-free internet
With the PuraSIM eSIM you get connected in Bulgaria the moment you land, without hunting for shops or changing your physical card. The plan relies on the country's real networks, those of A1 Bulgaria, Yettel (formerly Telenor) and Vivacom, so you get 4G and 5G on the same masts a local uses. Bulgaria is part of the European Union, but an eSIM gives you something ordinary roaming doesn't always guarantee: immediate activation, spending control and plenty of data without depending on your home carrier's fair use policy.
Roaming in Bulgaria: why an eSIM is the smart choice
Being in the EU, your home SIM works in Bulgaria, but roaming has fine print: "fair use" data limits, throttled speed once you hit the cap and surprise bills if you go over. With a dedicated eSIM you know exactly how many GB you have and at what price. You activate it before leaving, keep your home number for WhatsApp and calls, and browse around Sofia or Varna without watching the counter. It is the convenient option for anyone who wants speed and zero surprises.
How much does an eSIM for Bulgaria cost?
For a weekend getaway around Sofia, 1 GB is fine if you lean on wifi at the hotel; for a week between beach and city, 3 GB is reasonable, and from ten days on or if you share your connection, better 5 GB or more. Count on around 300 MB a day for maps, messaging and social media, and bump up the plan if you are going to watch video or make video calls daily. You can compare sizes and prices in all destinations.
eSIM or SIM card in Bulgaria
The local SIM card forces you to queue at an A1 or Vivacom store, sometimes with passport and registration, and to take out your home SIM. The eSIM is a digital chip: you buy it online, receive the QR and install it on your phone in two minutes, with no plastic and no risk of losing your original card. Plus you can have the Bulgaria plan and your usual line active at the same time on the same phone.
Does the eSIM work in Sofia, Plovdiv or Varna?
Yes. Coverage is solid in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas, and also in tourist areas like Sunny Beach (Slanchev bryag), Nessebar, the old town of Veliko Tarnovo and the Bansko ski resort. The eSIM automatically connects to the best available network from A1, Yettel or Vivacom at each spot, so you have internet both in the center of the capital and on the Black Sea coast or in the mountains.
How do you activate the Bulgaria eSIM?
After purchase you receive a QR code by email. Go into your phone's settings, add an eSIM, scan the QR and within a couple of minutes it is installed. Ideally do it on wifi before traveling and turn on the data when you arrive in Bulgaria. If it is your first time, follow our eSIM guide step by step and you will have it ready without any hassle.
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