# Ukraine eSIM

> A 5 GB Ukraine eSIM costs £5.99 for 30 days on Kyivstar, lifecell and Vodafone on 4G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.

Bolt and Uklon rides, Telegram and Viber messages and maps are everyday tools in Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa, so your data plan needs to cover them. Here is how to choose the right amount of data for your trip to the Ukraine.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Ukraine; speed up to 4G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: FR/NL/UK
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/ukraine

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.20 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £20.99 / €24.99 / $26.99 | £1.05 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.72 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £4.49 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.84 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99 | £1.31 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99 | £0.92 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £0.82 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £9.99 / €11.49 / $12.99 | £0.68 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £6.49 / €7.49 / $8.49 | £1.30 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £6.49 / €7.49 / $8.49 | £0.93 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £6.49 / €7.49 / $8.49 | £0.65 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £8.49 / €10.49 / $10.99 | £0.57 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £15.49 / €18.49 / $19.99 | £0.52 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | £1.17 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £9.49 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £0.95 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £9.49 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £0.68 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £9.49 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £0.47 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £12.99 / €15.49 / $16.99 | £0.43 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £25.49 / €30.49 / $33.49 | £0.42 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £11.99 / €14.99 / $15.99 | £1.33 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £16.49 / €19.49 / $20.99 | £1.10 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £16.49 / €19.49 / $20.99 | £0.79 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £16.49 / €19.49 / $20.99 | £0.55 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $31.49 | £0.53 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £47.99 / €57.49 / $62.49 | £0.53 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £14.99 / €17.99 / $18.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £19.49 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £0.78 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £19.49 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £0.56 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £19.49 / €23.49 / $25.49 | £0.39 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £28.99 / €34.99 / $37.99 | £0.39 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £57.49 / €68.99 / $74.99 | £0.38 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £6.99 / €8.99 / $8.99 | £0.70 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99 | £0.67 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £26.99 / €32.49 / $34.99 | £0.54 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £26.99 / €32.49 / $34.99 | £0.39 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £26.99 / €32.49 / $34.99 | £0.27 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £40.49 / €47.99 / $52.49 | £0.27 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £79.99 / €95.99 / $103.99 | £0.27 | yes |

## Networks

- Ukraine: Kyivstar (4G), lifecell (4G), Vodafone (4G)

## How much data do I need for the Ukraine?

Match your trip length to a plan, then choose the use level that sounds most like your days.

- **A short work trip to Kyiv:** 1 GB a day for 3 days suits standard use, with messages, maps and a few rides.
- **A fortnight visiting family in Lviv:** 10 GB for 30 days suits standard use, so you can stay in touch with home throughout.
- **A month-long work posting in Odesa:** 20 GB for 30 days suits standard use, and 2 GB a day for 30 days suits heavy use.
- **A trip that also takes in a neighbour:** the [Europe bundle for 35 countries](/esim/europe-35-countries) covers the Ukraine too, so one eSIM can see you through both.

Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data later if your days turn out busier.

## Will my eSIM have signal in the Ukraine?

Kyivstar, lifecell and Vodafone all carry your eSIM in the Ukraine, and your phone picks between them by itself, so there is nothing to set up. All three run on 4G rather than 5G.

Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. That is a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and the [IP address guide](/help/ip-address-another-country) explains more.

Daily plans slow to a fair use speed of 512 Kbps once you have used that day's allowance, so if you use a lot, a fixed plan is the safer pick.

## Using your phone in the Ukraine: data tips

- **Air alerts:** Many visitors install the Air Alert app to get air-raid warnings, so add it before you travel.
- **Arriving:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land. Turn on [data roaming for the eSIM line](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) so it connects. Connections run over Kyivstar, lifecell or Vodafone on 4G, as there is no 5G here.
- **Getting around:** Uber, Bolt and Uklon are the ride apps to use. After your daily allowance, speeds drop to 512 Kbps.
- **Staying in touch:** Telegram and Viber are the messaging apps to know. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and you can [see how to keep WhatsApp](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number).
- **Blocked services:** Russian services such as VK and Yandex are blocked here. If a service won't load, an IP address in France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom may help.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for the Ukraine?

Ukraine 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 Ukraine eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Kyivstar, lifecell and Vodafone in the Ukraine. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Ukraine eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in the Ukraine, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Ukraine eSIM?

Yes. Most Ukraine 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?

Ukraine 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 the Ukraine 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 Ukraine?

No, Ukraine's networks run on 4G rather than 5G, so your eSIM connects on 4G in Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa. That still covers maps, messages and booking a ride on the go.

### How much data do I need for a week in Ukraine?

A light week of maps, messages and email in Ukraine needs about 1.8 GB. Add social media, music and some video and it's about 4.9 GB. Streaming or sharing a hotspot pushes a week to about 12.6 GB, so choose a bigger size if that's how you'll use it.

### Can I book an Uber or Bolt in Kyiv with an eSIM?

Yes, as long as your eSIM's mobile data is switched on. Uber, Bolt and Uklon are the ride apps to know in Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa, and each one needs data to book a car.

### Do Telegram and Viber work in Ukraine with an eSIM?

Yes, Telegram and Viber are the messaging apps used in Ukraine, so set both up before you fly. Your eSIM's mobile data carries them from Kyiv, Lviv or Odesa.

### Are VK and Yandex blocked in Ukraine?

Yes, Russian services such as VK and Yandex are blocked in Ukraine, so don't plan to use them. Check which apps you rely on before you fly so nothing catches you out.

### Is there an app for air-raid warnings in Ukraine?

Yes, many visitors install the Air Alert app to get air-raid warnings in Ukraine. It's worth adding it to your phone at home, so it's ready before you go.

### Which eSIM covers Ukraine and the rest of Europe?

A Europe eSIM covers Ukraine as well, so one plan can carry you through a trip that also takes in other European countries. Pick the size that suits how long you stay.