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eSIM North Macedonia
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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 North Macedonia- Works on your phone (500+ compatible models)
- Real 4G/5G coverage and speed in North Macedonia
- 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)
The eSIM North Macedonia gives you internet in North Macedonia without roaming from your landing in Skopje. Scan the email QR in a minute, with no physical SIM swap and no queues, and you can already use Maps, WhatsApp, translate or share over hotspot on your way to Ohrid.
You browse on the country's leading local networks (vip and Telekom.mk) with 4G/5G coverage. Choose the GB and the days you need, keep your usual number for calls and WhatsApp, and split data over hotspot with whoever travels with you.
What's included
- 4G/LTE data to browse all over North Macedonia
- Hotspot included to share the connection with your group
- You keep your usual number: WhatsApp, incoming calls and iMessage without interruptions
- Activation QR in your inbox in under 1 minute
- Top up data without buying another eSIM when you run out
- Money-back guarantee if the eSIM doesn't work
Before you buy
- Data-only plan: it does not include traditional calls or SMS (use VoIP apps)
- The phone has to be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Check your device here
- Install the profile before you travel: you have 180 days from purchase to do it
Specifications
- Speed: 4G/5G depending on local coverage
- Networks: MK - vip 5G, MK - Telekom.mk 5G
- 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
North Macedonia
Land with the Internet already on. Share every moment of North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia
Pick your data and days. Fixed price, no surprises, across North Macedonia.
| Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia · 1 GB | 7 days | €3,42 |
| North Macedonia · 3 GB | 30 days | €9,41 |
| North Macedonia · 3 GB | 15 days | €9,84 |
| North Macedonia · 5 GB | 30 days | €14,98 |
| North Macedonia · 10 GB | 30 days | €27,39 |
| North Macedonia · 20 GB | 30 days | €43,66 |
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 North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia: your carrier charges you every day
✓ Your eSIM: data for your whole trip from €3,42
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 North Macedonia, 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 North Macedonia from the moment you land, with great value and no lock-in.
PuraSim eSIMs for North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia. 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 North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia without changing phone or number.
Yes. Your eSIM connects to the best local networks in North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia, get a QR by email and, when you scan it, your phone connects to the best local networks in North Macedonia as soon as you land. All digital, no waits or paperwork.
The days start counting from your first data use in North Macedonia, 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 North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia. 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 North Macedonia eSIM
eSIM for North Macedonia: internet without roaming
Travelling to North Macedonia with an eSIM means landing in Skopje and leaving the airport already connected, without looking for a shop or changing SIM. Our eSIM relies on the country's real mobile networks, mainly A1 Makedonija and Makedonski Telekom, to give you stable mobile data in the city and on the road. You activate it with a QR code that arrives by email and it works as soon as you set foot on Macedonian soil, with good 4G coverage in tourist areas and much of the interior.
Roaming in North Macedonia: why an eSIM makes sense
North Macedonia is not part of the European Union, so the free "roam like at home" roaming does not apply here. With your home carrier you can pay between 10 and 15 euros a day, or per-megabyte rates that soar before you notice. A PuraSIM eSIM breaks with that: you pay once, you know exactly what you are spending and you use the data with no surprises on the bill. It is the difference between watching your phone all trip or using it normally for maps, messaging and social media.
How much does a North Macedonia eSIM cost?
Go up depending on the GB and the days you need. For a weekend in Skopje with maps and WhatsApp, 1 GB is usually enough; for a week touring Lake Ohrid, Bitola and Tetovo, 3 to 5 GB is comfortable. If you work remotely or share lots of photos and videos, 10 GB or a large data plan is better. You can compare all the options and prices across all destinations before deciding.
eSIM or SIM card in North Macedonia
A local carrier's physical SIM card forces you to find a shop, show your passport and wait for registration, something inconvenient the moment you land. The eSIM is completely digital: you buy it before leaving home, keep your home number active for calls and bank texts, and use the travel plan's data. No plastic, no waiting and no being cut off on the way from the airport to the hotel.
Does the eSIM work in Skopje, Ohrid and Bitola?
Yes. Coverage relies on A1 Makedonija, Makedonski Telekom and also Lycamobile, the carriers that provide service in the country. You will have internet in Skopje, on the shore of Lake Ohrid, in Bitola, Prilep, Kumanovo and Tetovo, as well as on the roads linking these cities. In very isolated mountain villages the signal can drop, as with any local SIM, but in the usual tourist destinations the connection is reliable.
How do you activate the North Macedonia eSIM?
After the purchase you receive a QR code by email. You scan it from the phone's settings, install the plan and get it ready before travelling; it connects on its own when you arrive in North Macedonia. If your phone is eSIM compatible (most recent models are), the whole process takes a couple of minutes. You have the detailed step-by-step in our eSIM guide to sort it out without rushing.
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