バルカン eSIM

eSIM for the Balkans: internet without roaming

The Balkans are one of the regions where roaming is most expensive, because most countries are outside the European Union. With a PuraSIM eSIM, you have data activated from the moment you land and connect to the best local networks in each country: Telekom Srbija (mts), A1 and Yettel in Serbia, BH Telecom and m:tel in Bosnia, Crnogorski Telekom and One in Montenegro, Vodafone Albania and ALBtelecom in Albania, or A1 and Makedonski Telekom in North Macedonia. A single plan to move around the entire region without changing your card.

Roaming in the Balkans: why an eSIM is right for you

Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo are not part of the EU, so the "roam like at home" rule does not apply and your carrier can charge you 10 to 15 € per day or much more per megabyte. With the eSIM, you pay a fixed rate for all your travel days and forget about bill shocks. Only Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, Bulgaria and Romania are in the EU, but a regional plan covers your entire itinerary without switching between SIMs.

How much does an eSIM for the Balkans cost?

For a weekend getaway with maps, messaging and some social media, 1 GB is usually enough. For one or two weeks traveling through several countries, plan for 3 to 5 GB, and if you share photos and videos daily or use Google Maps non-stop, 10 GB is better. Choose the GB according to your days and pace; you can check the options for all destinations and top up if you run short.

eSIM or physical SIM in the Balkans

Buying a local physical SIM means finding a carrier store at each border, showing your passport, and changing your number every time you cross into another country. The eSIM is a digital chip installed via QR: no plastic, you keep your usual WhatsApp number active, and with a single plan you cross from Belgrade to Sarajevo or from Podgorica to Tirana without buying anything again.

Does the eSIM work in Belgrade, Dubrovnik or Sarajevo?

Yes. Coverage is solid in major cities and tourist areas: Belgrade and Novi Sad in Serbia, Sarajevo and Mostar in Bosnia, Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb in Croatia, Kotor and Podgorica in Montenegro, Tirana in Albania, and Skopje and Ohrid in North Macedonia. The eSIM uses the 4G and 5G networks of local operators, so you will have good speed in historic centers, the Adriatic coast, and roads between countries.

How do I activate the Balkans eSIM?

After purchase, you receive a QR code by email. You scan it from your phone settings, install the plan before leaving home, and it activates automatically when you connect to a local network upon arrival. You do not need to remove your physical SIM. If it is your first time, follow our step-by-step eSIM guide and you will have it ready in a couple of minutes, with internet as soon as you land.