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Bulgaria eSIM
A 5 GB Bulgaria eSIM costs £5.99 for 30 days on A1, Telenor and Vivacom on 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Bolt is the ride app to have ready in Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna, and Viber or WhatsApp will keep your messages flowing. Your eSIM connects to the A1, Telenor and Vivacom networks, so calling a ride, checking a map and messaging home can all run on your own mobile data.
- 5G speeds
- 3 networks: A1, Telenor, Vivacom
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Bulgaria eSIM in two questions
Which Bulgaria eSIM plan do you need?
Bulgaria runs on 4G, so match your plan to how many days you're there and how much you'll use on your phone.
- A city break in Sofia or Varna: 1 GB a day for 3 days covers maps, messages, social media and some video.
- A week touring Bulgaria and the Balkans: the Balkans bundle also covers Bulgaria, so pick it. For a week of standard use, count on 5 GB for 30 days.
- A business trip with a laptop: 2 GB a day for 7 days covers heavy use, including streaming and hotspot.
- A month-long stay: 20 GB for 30 days covers standard use for the whole stay.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest is 50 GB for 180 days.
All 50 Bulgaria eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.20 / €1.40 / $1.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £1.00 / €1.20 / $1.30 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £21.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £1.10 / €1.35 / $1.45 | Choose | ||
| 50 GB · 30 days | £48.99 / €58.99 / $63.99 | £0.98 / €1.18 / $1.28 | Choose | ||
| 50 GB · 180 days | £64.99 / €77.99 / $84.99 | £1.30 / €1.56 / $1.70 | Choose |
Networks your Bulgaria eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins the strongest of these local networks automatically, wherever you are in Bulgaria.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through France or Netherlands or United Kingdom, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Bulgaria and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Bulgaria?
Your eSIM joins one of three networks in Bulgaria: A1, Telenor or Vivacom. They run on 4G, and your phone chooses between them by itself, so there is nothing to pick once you land. Cities, towns and the Black Sea coast are well covered. Signal can thin out in mountain areas, so download offline maps before you head up into the hills.
Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more in our IP address guide. Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once the day's allowance is used up.
How much data do you need in Bulgaria?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB500 MB a day · 3 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 2 GB1 GB a day · 3 days · £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB2 GB a day · 3 days · £7.99 / €8.99 / $9.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99
- Standard · about 5 GB5 GB · 30 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB2 GB a day · 7 days · £10.49 / €11.99 / $13.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £8.49 / €10.49 / $10.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £14.49 / €17.49 / $18.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £15.49 / €18.49 / $19.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £28.49 / €34.49 / $36.99
How to set up your Bulgaria eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins A1 and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Bulgaria: arrival, rides and messages
- Land and switch on: Touch down at Sofia (SOF), Varna (VAR) or Burgas (BOJ), switch your eSIM line on and make sure data roaming is on for it. Install at home on Wi-Fi first, so there's one less thing to do at the gate. Turn on data roaming
- Getting around: Bolt is the ride app to download before you go, so booking a ride is quick when you walk out of arrivals. Your maps need data too, so keep some spare for directions.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp and Viber are the messaging apps to have set up before you fly. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and you can keep WhatsApp on that number too. Keep WhatsApp and your home number
- Your cities: Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo and Bansko all need the same steps, so set up once and you're done.
Bulgaria eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria eSIMs start at £3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £5.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Bulgaria eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to A1, Telenor and Vivacom in Bulgaria. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Bulgaria eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Bulgaria, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Bulgaria eSIM?
Yes. Most Bulgaria plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Bulgaria plans route your data through France, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Bulgaria are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Does Bolt work with an eSIM in Bulgaria?
Bolt is the ride app to know in Bulgaria, and it runs on mobile data, so your eSIM is what gets you booked. Once you're through arrivals at Sofia (SOF) or Varna (VAR), a ride is a few taps away.
Can I use WhatsApp in Bulgaria with an eSIM?
Yes, WhatsApp and Viber both run on mobile data, so messages and photos go through your eSIM. Viber is the other one to know in Bulgaria, so check which app the people you're meeting use.
How much data do I need for a week in Bulgaria?
A week of maps and messages is about 1.8 GB, and a standard week with social media, music and some video comes to about 4.9 GB. Heavy use, with streaming and hotspot, is about 12.6 GB, so pick the size that matches your trip.
Is there 5G in Bulgaria?
No, Bulgaria's networks, A1, Telenor and Vivacom, run on 4G, so that's what your phone will show. Maps, messages and ride bookings all run on 4G, so you won't miss 5G day to day.
Is Bulgaria covered by a Balkans eSIM?
Yes, Bulgaria is one of the seven countries in the [Balkans eSIM](/esim/balkans), so a trip that runs across the region can use one plan. Bulgaria also falls within the Europe eSIMs.
Do EU roaming rules apply in Bulgaria?
Yes, Bulgaria is in the EU, so EU roaming rules apply there to SIMs from other EU countries. If you're carrying a SIM from another EU country, check your plan before you travel.
Ready for Bulgaria?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.