Works in Moscow
Moscow is where most visitors to Russia head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Tele2 and Beeline.
Russia eSIM
17 plansUnlimited optionsInstant delivery5G where available
1 day
7 days
15 days
30 days
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3 days
7 days
15 days
30 days
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Lite gives you 1 GB a day at full speed and Heavy gives you 2 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 Russia
- Tele2 and Beeline
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- 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
QR code by email in secondsKeep your own numberTop up the same eSIMSecure checkout
Why RoamZivo for Russia
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Russia, 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 Russia
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.
Russia travel data guide
A Russia eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Russia that you install before you fly. Plans in Russia run on Tele2 and Beeline, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 17 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 50 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $2.99. 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.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Russia, 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 Russia from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Russia FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Russia?
It connects wherever Tele2 and Beeline 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 Russia, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 15 days 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 Russia?
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.
Will websites see me as being in Russia?
Usually not. Traffic on the Russia plans is routed through the UK, so sites that check location will often see a British address. We cannot say how any individual website or app will respond to that.
How much full speed data do unlimited Russia plans include?
Unlimited Russia plans include full speed up to 1 GB or 2 GB per day, depending on the plan. Beyond that the speed is limited to up to 1 Mbps, and full speed returns the next day.
Can I use a Europe or Global plan in Russia?
No, none of our regional plans includes Russia. You need one of the Russia plans on this page. It can stay installed alongside another eSIM that you use elsewhere on the same trip.
Should I install the eSIM for Russia before I arrive?
Yes, install the eSIM for Russia at home over WiFi. You need an internet connection to download it, and you should not count on finding one on arrival. The plan only starts at the first connection in Russia.
Can I receive bank SMS codes on this eSIM?
No, the Russia eSIM has no phone number and cannot receive SMS. Codes sent to your usual number arrive on your home SIM if you keep it switched on. Ask your carrier what it charges for that.
Is hotspot allowed on Russia plans?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Russia plans. On an unlimited plan, shared use counts toward the daily 1 GB or 2 GB at full speed. On the 50 GB plan there is no daily figure to watch.
What should I do if I have no signal after landing in Russia?
Make sure the eSIM line is on, set for mobile data, and has data roaming enabled. Restart the phone and give it a few minutes. If there is still nothing, email support, which answers seven days a week.
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.