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North Macedonia eSIM
A 5 GB North Macedonia eSIM costs £11.99 for 30 days on vip with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Get from Skopje to Ohrid and Bitola with your eSIM running on the VIP network, then message home on Viber or WhatsApp without a second thought. Choosing your plan takes a minute, and the table below shows every option.
- 5G and 4G
- 1 network: vip
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your North Macedonia eSIM in two questions
Which North Macedonia eSIM plan do I need?
Your trip length and how much you use your phone decide your plan.
- A city break in Skopje or Ohrid: Three days with standard use suits 1 GB a day for 3 days, enough for maps, messages, social media and a little music.
- A fortnight touring the country: For 14 days with standard use, 10 GB for 30 days leaves room for maps, social media and some video.
- A month-long stay: For 30 days with standard use, 20 GB for 30 days gives you plenty for messages, maps and music.
- A trip through the Balkans: For 7 days with standard use, 5 GB for 30 days is the plan to look at on the Balkans eSIM, which covers 7 countries.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest plan lasts 30 days.
All 48 North Macedonia 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 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £7.99 / €8.99 / $9.99 | £2.66 / €3.00 / $3.33 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £7.99 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £2.66 / €3.33 / $3.66 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £11.99 / €14.99 / $15.99 | £2.40 / €3.00 / $3.20 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £21.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £2.20 / €2.70 / $2.90 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £43.99 / €51.99 / $56.99 | £2.20 / €2.60 / $2.85 | Choose |
Networks your North Macedonia eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in North Macedonia.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | vip | 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 Austria, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover North Macedonia and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in North Macedonia?
Your eSIM joins VIP, a local network that offers 5G. You don't need to pick anything: your phone finds VIP by itself, so there's no network to choose and no menu to dig through.
Your data reaches the internet through Austria, a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and you can find out why.
Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once you've used up that day's allowance, so keep an eye on your data on busy days, especially if you're using maps a lot.
How much data do you need in North Macedonia?
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 MB1 GB · 7 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £7.49 / €8.99 / $9.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £10.49 / €12.49 / $13.49
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £7.49 / €8.99 / $9.99
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £7.49 / €8.99 / $9.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £15.99 / €18.99 / $20.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £10.49 / €12.49 / $13.49
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £15.99 / €18.99 / $20.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £29.49 / €34.99 / $37.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £19.49 / €23.49 / $25.49
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £30.99 / €37.49 / $40.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £58.49 / €69.99 / $75.49
How to set up your North Macedonia 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 vip and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in North Macedonia: data tips
- Landing: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at Skopje (SKP) or Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle (OHD). Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, following these steps.
- Your network: Your eSIM uses the VIP network, which includes 5G, so check your phone supports 5G before you fly.
- Staying in touch: Viber and WhatsApp both run on mobile data, so install them at home before you fly. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and you can keep WhatsApp and your home number together.
- Site access: If a site won't open in North Macedonia, your eSIM can route your connection through Austria.
- Topping up: Most plans can be topped up, so if your trip runs long, you can add data without buying a new eSIM.
North Macedonia eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for North Macedonia?
North Macedonia eSIMs start at £3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £11.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the North Macedonia eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to vip in North Macedonia, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my North Macedonia eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in North Macedonia, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my North Macedonia eSIM?
Yes. Most North Macedonia 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?
North Macedonia plans route your data through Austria, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in North Macedonia 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.
Is there 5G in North Macedonia?
Yes, 5G is available on VIP, the network your eSIM uses in North Macedonia. If your phone supports 5G, it will switch to it wherever VIP offers it, so you can use maps and video on the move in Skopje and Ohrid.
Can I use WhatsApp and Viber in North Macedonia?
Yes, WhatsApp and Viber both run on your eSIM's mobile data, so you can message friends, family and new contacts as usual. Messages and photos use the same allowance as your maps and social media, so a heavy chat day adds up.
Can I use one eSIM to travel between Skopje, Ohrid and Bitola?
Yes. Skopje, Ohrid, Bitola, Mavrovo and Tetovo are all in North Macedonia, so one eSIM covers the whole trip between them. Land at Skopje (SKP) or Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle (OHD) and keep the same plan from city to city.
Which eSIM covers North Macedonia and the other Balkan countries?
The Balkans eSIM covers North Macedonia along with the other Balkan countries on one plan. It suits a trip that moves between countries, so you can cross borders without changing your eSIM each time.
Can I use my eSIM as a hotspot for my laptop in Skopje?
Yes. Hotspot use draws on your eSIM data, so a laptop tethered to your phone all day gets through an allowance far quicker than messages and maps would. If you plan to work from a café in Skopje, choose a bigger allowance.
Ready for North Macedonia?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.