North Macedonia eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for North Macedonia is available from €1.79 and active straight away: in North Macedonia it connects to the A1 Macedonia, T-Mobile MK, Makedonski Telekom (T-Mobile), A1 North Macedonia networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 88. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for North Macedonia — at a glance
- From
- €1.79
- Local networks
- A1 Macedonia, T-Mobile MK, Makedonski Telekom (T-Mobile), A1 North Macedonia
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 88
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
All eSIM plans for North Macedonia
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €1.79 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €5.49 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €8.49 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €11.49 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €15.99 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €23.49 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €45.49 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €2.49 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €3.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €4.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €7.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €14.49 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €22.49 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €35.99 |
Between UNESCO-listed Lake Ohrid, the Ottoman bazaars of Skopje and Byzantine monasteries lost in the mountains, North Macedonia is one of the Balkan gems still too little known to travellers from France. Yet finding your way around takes a reliable connection: local transport is little digitised, accommodation is often off the radar, and signs are not always in Latin characters. Activating a Simpartout eSIM before you take off means arriving at Skopje Alexander the Great Airport with Google Maps ready, your accommodation confirmations to hand and the freedom to set off on Macedonian roads without digital stress.
Flight time from Paris
About 2h to 2h30 (direct flights to Skopje available, notably with Wizz Air or Transavia)
Time difference with France
None. North Macedonia is on UTC+1, the same time zone as France
Best time to visit
Spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October) to enjoy Lake Ohrid and the mountains
Power socket type
Type C/F. No adapter needed for travellers from France
Why an eSIM is especially useful in North Macedonia
North Macedonia remains a country poorly set up for the digital welcome of foreign tourists. Buying a local SIM at Skopje airport is technically possible, but the shops of carriers such as A1 Macedonia or T-Mobile MK often require ID and the formalities are mainly in Macedonian. In rural areas, notably around Lake Prespa or in the Mavrovo mountains, coverage can be more temperamental. Skopje, Ohrid and Bitola, however, enjoy stable, fast 4G. With an eSIM ordered from France, you avoid any administrative hassle on arrival: no need to look for a point of sale, decipher plans in Cyrillic or wait in line. Your connection activates on landing, and you start exploring straight away. A concrete advantage in a country where local organisation sometimes holds surprises.
Network coverage in North Macedonia
Operator
A1 Macedonia
+ T-Mobile MK
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
88
How to install your North Macedonia eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in North Macedonia, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching North Macedonia, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in North Macedonia, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching North Macedonia, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits North Macedonia best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | From €1.79 | €5–30 | €5–15/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |