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Romania eSIM
A 5 GB Romania eSIM costs £5.99 for 30 days on Orange and Vodafone with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
In Romania your eSIM runs on Orange or Vodafone, so you can message home on WhatsApp, check maps and book an Uber or Bolt in Bucharest, Brașov or Sibiu. No hunting for a local SIM card in a shop.
- 5G and 4G
- 2 networks: Orange, Vodafone
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Romania eSIM in two questions
Which Romania eSIM plan do I need?
Pick the trip that sounds like yours, then the plan that goes with it.
- A long weekend in Bucharest: three days of standard use, with social media, music and some video, fits 2 GB for 15 days.
- Two weeks touring Brașov, Sibiu and Sighișoara: 14 days of standard use, with plenty of photos to share, fits 10 GB for 30 days.
- A month in Cluj-Napoca: 30 days of standard use fits 20 GB for 30 days.
- Romania and a neighbour: if your trip crosses a border, the Europe bundle for 31 countries also covers Romania, so you can keep one plan for the whole trip.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest runs 180 days with 50 GB.
All 50 Romania 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 | ||
| 2 GB · 15 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.00 / €2.50 / $2.50 | 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 | £18.99 / €22.99 / $24.99 | £0.95 / €1.15 / $1.25 | Choose | ||
| 50 GB · 180 days | £64.99 / €77.99 / $84.99 | £1.30 / €1.56 / $1.70 | Choose |
Networks your Romania eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins the strongest of these local networks automatically, wherever you are in Romania.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | Orange, Vodafone | 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 Romania and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Romania?
Your eSIM joins Orange and Vodafone, so you can use 5G where it's available, and 4G too. Your phone picks between them by itself, so you don't have to choose.
Cities and main roads are well covered, though signal can drop in remote mountain areas, so save offline maps before you go. Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and you can read more in our IP address guide. Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once the day's allowance runs out.
How much data do you need in Romania?
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 GB2 GB · 15 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB2 GB · 15 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- 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 / €16.99 / $18.49
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 · £27.99 / €33.49 / $35.99
How to set up your Romania 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 Romania: airports, rides and messages
- Landing at Henri Coandă (OTP): Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on as you land and turn on data roaming for the eSIM line. Once it's on, your eSIM line handles the rest. See how to turn on data roaming.
- Getting around: From a late ride in Bucharest to a stroll through Sighișoara's old streets, Uber and Bolt both need data to book, so keep your eSIM line switched on, especially in Brașov or Sibiu.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger run on your eSIM data, so messages reach you on the move. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and you can keep WhatsApp on your home number.
- Other arrival airports: Flying into Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) or Timișoara (TSR)? The same steps apply. A week of standard use is about 4.9 GB, so plan your data before you fly.
Romania eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Romania?
Romania 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 Romania eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Orange and Vodafone in Romania, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Romania eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Romania, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Romania eSIM?
Yes. Most Romania 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?
Romania 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 Romania 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 Uber work in Romania with an eSIM?
Yes. Uber and Bolt are the ride apps to know in Romania, and both run on your eSIM's mobile data. Download them before you fly, then book your first ride from Henri Coandă (OTP).
Is there 5G in Romania?
Yes. Romania has 5G, and your eSIM uses Orange or Vodafone to connect on 5G or 4G, depending on what your phone picks up. Look for the 5G symbol in the top bar of your screen.
Can I use WhatsApp in Romania with an eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger both run on mobile data, so once your eSIM is switched on, you can message friends and family from Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca or Sibiu.
Can I buy a daily data plan for Romania?
Yes. A daily plan suits a trip that moves from a busy day in Bucharest to quieter days in Sighișoara. You choose how many days you need, from a single day up to a month.
Do I need a different eSIM for Brașov and Sibiu in Romania?
No. Your Romania eSIM isn't tied to one city, so the same plan goes with you from Bucharest to Brașov, Sibiu or Sighișoara. Pick a plan with enough data for the days you'll spend travelling between them.
Ready for Romania?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.