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eSIM for Bulgaria

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Bulgaria
3 GB · 30 days
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€2.99
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Buy eSIM data plans for Bulgaria

Your Bulgaria eSIM is a prepaid data plan that connects your phone to local Bulgaria networks at full speed the moment you land — a digital SIM you install before you fly, with no queues, no SIM swap and no roaming fees.

A Bulgaria eSIM is a prepaid data-only plan that switches on the moment you reach the terminal at Sofia Airport. Connecting to local networks from A1, Yettel and Vivacom, it gives you mobile data the instant you land, all on 5G where available and 4G everywhere else. Skip the roaming charges and the kiosk queues: step off the plane already online, ready to pull up maps, send messages home and order a ride. No physical SIM swap, no waiting for a counter to open, just data the moment your phone reconnects.

  • Hassle-free refund

    Activation issue? We fix it or refund you in full.

  • Plans don't expire

    Buy now, activate whenever your trip starts.

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  • 24/7 support

    Real people, any time zone, before and during your trip.

How eSIM works in Bulgaria

Choose a data plan for Bulgaria, install the eSIM before your trip, and activate it when you arrive. Your regular SIM can stay in your phone, while the eSIM gives you mobile data for travel apps, messaging, maps and browsing.

  1. Buy a plan

    Pick a destination and data amount — pay in seconds.

  2. Install in a tap

    Scan the QR or auto-install in the app — no physical SIM.

  3. Land & connect

    Data activates on first connection at your destination.

What you can do with 3 GB

  • ≈ 600 hrs
    Maps & navigation
  • Unlimited
    Messages
  • ≈ 1,000
    Photos shared
  • ≈ 50 hrs
    Social & browsing
  • ≈ 8.8 hrs
    Video calls
  • ≈ 38 hrs
    Music streaming

Important cities in Bulgaria

Sofia · City guide

Sofia

A Sofia eSIM keeps you online as you explore the capital on foot, from the gold domes of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to the Roman ruins of Serdica tucked beneath the modern streets. Use mobile data to map your route, check opening times and look up the cable car options toward the Vitosha mountain backdrop on a clear day. Coverage stays strong across the central districts, so messaging and navigation keep working as you wander.

Sofia eSIM — online before you land

Why Horizon

Why choose our eSIM for Bulgaria

An eSIM lets you skip costly roaming bills and have working data the second you arrive, instead of hunting for a local shop or paying inflated airport rates. For anyone visiting family across Bulgaria, it means you can stay connected from the first minute without juggling a second SIM card.

  • Better plans, built for real trips

    From 1 GB for a quick trip to unlimited for the long haul — pick exactly what you need.

  • Easy to use

    Install in a couple of taps before you go, then it activates automatically when you arrive.

  • Half the price, no surprises

    Plans typically around half the price of other eSIM brands — no surprise bills, no hidden fees when you land.

  • One eSIM for all your travels

    Add new destinations and top up on the same eSIM — no new install for your next trip.

  • Stay connected

    We'll alert you as you approach your limit, so you can top up before you drop offline.

  • Global & regional plans

    Single-country, Europe-wide, or worldwide coverage — full-speed data across borders and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

Which mobile networks does the Bulgaria eSIM use?

The Bulgaria eSIM connects to local networks from A1, Yettel and Vivacom. It uses their 5G where it is available and falls back to 4G everywhere else, so your phone picks the best signal automatically without any manual setup.

How good is coverage on the Black Sea coast in summer?

Coverage is strong in the coastal resort towns and along the seafronts, which is where most summer travellers spend their time. As with anywhere, signal can thin out in very remote stretches away from the towns, but around the busy beach areas you should stay connected.

Will the eSIM work for a winter ski trip in the mountains?

Yes. You will have solid data in the mountain resort towns and around the lifts, which is enough for maps, lift info and messaging. Higher up on the slopes and in steep valleys the signal can vary, so download any trail maps before you set off.

I am visiting more than one Balkan or EU country. Should I still get this plan?

This is a Bulgaria-only plan, so it is the right choice if your whole trip stays inside Bulgaria. If you are crossing into other Balkan or EU countries on the same trip, pick a regional eSIM instead so a single plan covers all your stops.

When should I set up the eSIM before arriving in Bulgaria?

Install it at home over Wi-Fi a day or two before you travel, while you still have an internet connection. Then it is ready to switch on the moment you land at Sofia Airport, with no setup needed once you arrive and reconnect.

Can I keep my own number and use a hotspot in Bulgaria?

Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your regular SIM, so you keep your own number active for calls and texts while using the eSIM for data. You can also share that data as a hotspot to a laptop or a travel companion's phone if your device allows it.

Travel guides for Bulgaria