Bulgaria eSIM
Get mobile data in Bulgaria before you land. Pick a plan below and it arrives by email with a tap-to-install link and a QR code. There is no app to download and your home SIM stays untouched.
eSIM plans for Bulgaria
10 plan sizes are available for Bulgaria, from light plans for a weekend to bigger plans for a long stay. Every plan is prepaid. No subscription and no surprise bill.
| Data | Validity |
|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days |
| 2 GB | 15 days |
| 3 GB | 30 days |
| 5 GB | 30 days |
| 10 GB | 30 days |
| 20 GB | 30 days |
| Unlimited | 3 days |
| Unlimited | 5 days |
| Unlimited | 7 days |
| Unlimited | 10 days |
Using mobile data in Bulgaria
Your eSIM connects to a local network in Bulgaria, so maps, messages, rides, and translation work like they do at home. Data roaming must be switched on for the eSIM line. That is normal for travel eSIMs and it does not cost extra.
One eSIM can cover most of Europe, so you can cross borders without thinking about your phone. Trains, budget flights, and day trips all stay connected on the same plan.
Mobile networks in Bulgaria
eSIM plans for Bulgaria connect through Vivacom and Yettel, depending on the plan. 5G is available where the network has built it out. Elsewhere you get 4G.
Bulgaria's plans run through Vivacom and Yettel, both carrying 5G. Vivacom is the former state incumbent with wide reach, and Yettel is a strong national challenger, so between them coverage is broad.
The cities and coast are well built out. The Balkan and Rila mountains are where the signal follows the valleys rather than the peaks.
Travel eSIMs on the Vivacom network →
Travel eSIMs on the Yettel network →
Cities, coast, and mountains
Sofia, Plovdiv, and the Black Sea resorts get fast, steady data. The main roads and rail routes stay connected.
In the ski resorts and mountain trails the signal can fade at altitude. Save piste maps and lift times first.
Sizing your data
A small plan suits a city break, while a mid-size or unlimited window fits a beach or ski week with streaming.
Viber is popular for messaging in Bulgaria alongside WhatsApp, so it is worth having both for local bookings.
Good to know
Power: Types C and F, 230V
Currency: Bulgarian lev (BGN)
Languages: Bulgarian
What you will pay
You can choose anything from a small 1 GB plan to a 20 GB plan or go unlimited. Validity runs from 3 to 30 days, so a weekend and a long stay are both covered. Visiting more countries than Bulgaria? The Europe regional eSIM covers the area on one plan.
How to get it
The fastest way is email. Forward your flight or hotel confirmation to trips@get.esimion.com and we reply with four plan tiers for your exact dates in Bulgaria, each with current pricing. Best Coverage, Best Value, Lowest Price, and Global Simplicity. You pick what matters most.
Or buy directly from this page. Current prices show at checkout. Either way the eSIM lands in your inbox and installs with one tap or a QR scan.
If you run low during the trip, email us and say "top up." We send a one-click link for more data.
First trip with an eSIM? Check your phone →
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The fastest way to buy: forward your trip email and we reply with four plan tiers matched to your dates.