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Moldova eSIM
A 5 GB Moldova eSIM costs £5.99 for 30 days on Orange with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Orange is the network your eSIM connects to in Moldova, so Viber, WhatsApp and Telegram chats, maps and Bolt rides are all within reach in Chișinău, Orhei and Soroca. It suits a quick city break as well as a longer tour through the countryside.
- 5G and 4G
- 1 network: Orange
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Moldova eSIM in two questions
How much data do I need for Moldova?
Match your trip to how you'll use your phone, and the right plan is easy to pick.
- A three-day city break in Chișinău: Pick 1 GB a day for 3 days. That's ample for maps, WhatsApp and a few Bolt rides around town.
- A fortnight touring Orhei and Soroca: Choose 10 GB for 30 days. It covers standard use for two weeks, with social media, music and some video.
- A week-long business trip: Go for 5 GB for 30 days. It covers standard use across seven days of meetings, messages and maps.
- Going on to a neighbouring country: The Europe 35-country eSIM covers Moldova too, so you can keep one eSIM for the whole route.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest plan lasts 30 days.
All 48 Moldova 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 | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £1.05 / €1.25 / $1.35 | Choose |
Networks your Moldova eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Moldova.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Moldova | Orange | 5G |
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 Moldova and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Moldova?
Orange is the network your eSIM joins in Moldova, and it offers 5G, so a 5G phone can use it. Your phone finds and joins Orange by itself, so there's nothing you need to choose or set.
Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. That's a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and you can read more on the IP address help page. On daily plans, your speed drops to 512 Kbps once you've used that day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Moldova?
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 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £4.49 / €4.99 / $5.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £8.49 / €10.49 / $10.99
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 · £13.99 / €16.49 / $17.99
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 · £27.49 / €32.49 / $35.49
How to set up your Moldova 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 Orange and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Moldova: data tips
- Land at Chișinău International (KIV): Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land, switch it on and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so your maps and messages can load.
- Getting around: Set up Bolt before you go, so your account is ready the moment you need a ride.
- Staying in touch: Viber, WhatsApp and Telegram are the messaging apps to have ready. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, so people can still reach you as usual. Check how to keep WhatsApp and your home number.
- Topping up: Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data to the eSIM you already have.
- The network: Your eSIM runs on Orange, which offers 5G, and you can check which network your phone is on in its settings.
Moldova eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Moldova?
Moldova 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 Moldova eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Orange in Moldova, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Moldova eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Moldova, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Moldova eSIM?
Yes. Most Moldova 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?
Moldova 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 Moldova 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 WhatsApp work with an eSIM in Moldova?
Viber, WhatsApp and Telegram all send messages over mobile data, so they work on your eSIM once data is switched on. Keep chatting with hosts in Chișinău, Orhei or Soroca, whichever app they prefer.
How much data do I need for a week in Moldova?
A week of maps and messages across Chișinău, Orhei and Soroca uses about 1.8 GB. Add social media, music and some video, and expect about 4.9 GB across seven days.
Does Bolt work in Chișinău with an eSIM?
Yes, Bolt is the ride app people use in Chișinău, and it runs on mobile data to book a car and follow your driver. Sign in before you fly, so there's one less thing to sort at Chișinău International (KIV).
Is there 5G in Moldova?
Yes. Orange runs 5G in Moldova, so a 5G phone can use it on your eSIM. Check that 5G is turned on in your phone's mobile settings, and it will use 5G wherever Orange provides it.
Can one eSIM cover Moldova and other countries?
Yes. Moldova is included in the [Europe bundle covering 35 countries](/esim/europe-35-countries) and in the Global bundles covering 117 and 127 countries, so one eSIM can span several borders.
Can I use my hotspot in Moldova with an eSIM?
Yes, hotspot works on your Moldova eSIM, and [setting it up](/help/hotspot-tethering) takes minutes. Heavy days with streaming and hotspot use about 1.8 GB a day, so a daily allowance suits a long day out in Chișinău.
Ready for Moldova?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.