Bulgaria eSIM
Mobile data in Bulgaria. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose Your Unlimited Plan
- 3G/4G/5G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 128 Kbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G/5G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Bulgaria eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 142.52 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 238.17 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 333.82 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 381.64 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 668.59 / day | — |
Which Bulgaria eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from Rs. 142.52 / day
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Coverage
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Bulgaria
A1 4G, Vivacom 4G, Telenor 4G
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Common Questions
Can an eSIM help me explore Sofia straight from the airport in Bulgaria?
You walk out of Sofia Airport with your luggage and open TaxiMe to arrange your ride into Sofia, passing the SIM counter without joining its queue. On the way, you pull up your accommodation in Google Maps and save the entrance location. The driver drops you near the centre, and you follow the map through unfamiliar Cyrillic street names until you spot the right doorway.
After leaving your bag, you head towards Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, stopping at a bakery where Google Translate helps you read the fillings before choosing a banitsa. You send a photo of its flaky layers through Viber, then frame the cathedral domes for another message home. Back at your accommodation, you open Glovo, browse nearby restaurants and order dinner without trying to decipher a paper takeaway menu.
What should I look for in a tourist eSIM for Bulgaria?
Look for a data-only eSIM that suits both city sightseeing and travel beyond the main visitor centres. This plan uses supported local networks, with its strongest reach in urban and established tourist areas. Its daily data allowance renews each day; the allowance and package validity depend on your selection.
Useful features include advance installation, a clear activation window and connection sharing. This eSIM supports installation before you fly and gives you 180 days from purchase to activate. Hotspot works on most plans, handy when a travelling companion needs a connection. Choose through the plan picker using the allowance and validity shown for each package.
Where will my tourist eSIM have coverage in Bulgaria?
Your eSIM connects through local networks including A1, Vivacom, Telenor, with 3G/4G/5G service. Coverage is strongest in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas, alongside established coastal tourist areas such as Sunny Beach. It becomes patchier in the mountain interior, particularly across remote parts of the Rila Mountains, Pirin Mountains and Rhodope Mountains.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before you fly | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, upon connecting to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes destination roaming |
| Paperwork / ID | No registration paperwork | Passport registration required | Existing home account; no additional registration |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Choose local rates when buying on arrival | Included or billed according to your home plan |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Purchase another bundle through the provider | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What practical digital travel tips should I know for Bulgaria?
- Download offline maps before walking the Rila Mountains; mark your trailhead and accommodation while you have a connection.
- Save accommodation addresses in Cyrillic so you can match street signs and show the correct entrance to a driver.
- Carry a compatible Type C or Type F plug adapter and a power bank for navigation on mountain routes.
- Keep a physical payment card and some cash for smaller bakeries and village shops; do not rely solely on mobile payments.
- Use your mobile data for sensitive account access on shared café or hotel Wi-Fi.
- Save attraction tickets as screenshots before entering museums, so you can show the barcode without loading your booking again.
How much does a Bulgaria eSIM cost?
SimSwift Bulgaria unlimited daily plans start at Rs. 142.52 a day.