Balkans eSIM — reviews & details
Balkans (5+ areas) 20GB 30Days · 20 GB · 30 days
142 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Albania One Albania 5G Vodafone 4G
- Bulgaria Vivacom 5G
- Croatia Tele2 5G A1 5G
- Greece Wind 5G Vodafone 5G
- Montenegro Telenor 5G m:tel CG 5G T-Mobile 5G
- North Macedonia Telekom.mk 5G vip 4G
- Serbia VIP 4G Telenor 4G mts 4G
Traveller reviews
Liam F.
India · May 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Liam! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. – Grace 💜
Max M.
United Kingdom · May 2026
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Apologies for the trouble, Max. That's not the experience we want for Balkans. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. — Anna
Mei T.
Saudi Arabia · May 2026
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you for taking the time, Mei. Glad it mostly worked for you in Balkans — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Linh W.
Turkey · May 2026
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Five stars from me.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So glad to hear this, Linh! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – James 💜
Sophia B.
Australia · May 2026
Did the job without any drama. The QR code arrived instantly by email. A must-have for international travel.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Really appreciate this, Sophia! So happy the Balkans eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Sofia T.
New Zealand · Apr 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Zero regrets.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Sofia! So happy the Balkans eSIM kept you connected. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Chloe C.
Japan · Apr 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Made staying connected effortless.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Chloe! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ken
James M.
Japan · Apr 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Made staying connected effortless.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, James! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Balkans. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Omar C.
United Kingdom · Apr 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Omar! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki 💜
Priya W.
Mexico · Apr 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago So sorry to hear this, Priya. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan R.
Canada · Apr 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Telling my friends about this.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Ethan! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Omar
Camila V.
Germany · Apr 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thank you so much, Camila! So happy the Balkans eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan R.
Poland · Apr 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks for sharing, Ethan! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Omar 💜
Mei S.
Canada · Apr 2026
Connected the moment I landed. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Cheers, Mei! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Somchai P.
Ireland · Apr 2026
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 4 months ago Thanks a lot, Somchai! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Balkans eSIM cost?
The Balkans (5+ areas) 20GB 30Days plan costs $64.00 for 20 GB over 30 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Balkans eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Balkans.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Balkans.
Comments & questions
Kenji G. · 1 month ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
We recommend installing before you travel, Kenji, then it activates automatically on arrival. — Laura
Olivia R. · 4 months ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Olivia — not at purchase. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Diego N. · 7 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Diego! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Beatriz G. · 8 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
No surprise fees, Beatriz! Roaming is part of the plan and never billed separately. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Olivia F. · 9 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Olivia, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Budi L. · 10 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Your number stays active for WhatsApp, Budi! The eSIM just handles data. — David
Noah S. · 11 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Noah, on 4G/5G where available. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Diego V. · 1 year ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Yes Diego, you can top up the same eSIM anytime — no need to buy a new one. — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Ananya H. · 1 year ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Ananya! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Ravi P. · 1 year ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Ravi — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Priya F. · 1 year ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Priya — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Nguyen T. · 1 year ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Nguyen, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. – James, GotoeSIM Support