Works in Sofia
Sofia is where most visitors to Bulgaria head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on A1, Vivacom and Telenor.
Bulgaria eSIM
19 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
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15 days
30 days
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 3 GB. After that the plan keeps working at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Bulgaria
- A1, Vivacom and Telenor
- Technology
- 3G/4G/5G
- Routed via
- France or Netherlands or United Kingdom
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Bulgaria
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Bulgaria, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Bulgaria
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Bulgaria travel data guide
A Bulgaria eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Bulgaria that you install before you fly. Plans in Bulgaria run on A1, Vivacom and Telenor, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 19 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 50 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $1.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The Europe eSIM covers Bulgaria and 33 other countries on one plan, from $1.99. The Global eSIM covers Bulgaria and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Bulgaria, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Bulgaria from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Bulgaria FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Bulgaria?
It connects wherever A1, Vivacom and Telenor have signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Bulgaria, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Bulgaria?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is 3 GB enough for two weeks in Bulgaria?
Yes, 3 GB over 15 days is enough for two weeks in Bulgaria if you use it for maps, messaging and browsing and save video for WiFi. If you want to stream or upload a lot, move to the 10 GB plan or an unlimited plan for the same period.
Which networks does the Bulgaria eSIM connect to?
The Bulgaria plans connect through A1, Vivacom or Telenor. All three are listed as 4G operators in our catalogue, and each plan is labelled 3G/4G/5G or 4G/5G. The operator behind a plan can differ from one plan to the next.
Does the Bulgaria eSIM include calls or a local number?
No, the Bulgaria eSIM is data only and comes without a local number. You keep your own SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp continues on your normal number. Calling apps work over the eSIM's data connection like any other internet use.
When does my Bulgaria plan start counting days?
Your Bulgaria plan starts counting when the eSIM first connects to a network in Bulgaria. Buying it or installing it does not start the clock. A 30 day plan installed a week before departure still gives you 30 days from arrival.
How do I know if my phone is unlocked for a Bulgaria eSIM?
Ask your carrier, or look in your phone's settings for a carrier lock or network lock line. A phone bought outright is usually unlocked, while one on a contract may not be. Also confirm the model on our compatible devices list.
Can I hotspot my laptop from the Bulgaria eSIM?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Bulgaria plans. Laptops use data faster than phones, so the 5 GB day plan or the 50 GB monthly plan suits that best. On unlimited plans, shared data counts toward the 1 GB or 3 GB of full speed data per day.
Why is my unlimited plan slow in Bulgaria?
An unlimited plan in Bulgaria slows to up to 1 Mbps after you use the daily full speed amount, which is 1 GB or 3 GB depending on the plan. This is how the plan is built, not a fault. Full speed returns the next day.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
