Russia eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Russia is available from €5.99 and active straight away: in Russia it connects to the MTS, MegaFon, Beeline (VimpelCom), Tele2 Russia networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 82. 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 Russia — at a glance
- From
- €5.99
- Local networks
- MTS, MegaFon, Beeline (VimpelCom), Tele2 Russia
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 82
- 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 Russia
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €7.19 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €10.49 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €16.99 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €22.99 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €32.49 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €48.49 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €95.49 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €5.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €15.49 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €16.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €23.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €41.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €65.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €95.99 |
From Red Square to the white nights of Saint Petersburg, by way of the vastness of Siberia and Lake Baikal, Russia is a continent in itself. Finding your way around Moscow's labyrinthine metro, deciphering Cyrillic signs, getting around in cities where English is not widely spoken: a reliable connection is not a luxury, it is an absolute necessity. The Russian 4G network covers more than 80% of the territory, with powerful carriers in the big cities. Activate your Simpartout eSIM before you leave and arrive at Sheremetyevo or Pulkovo already connected, without losing a minute looking for a SIM counter in an airport where signs are often in Russian only.
Flight time from Paris
About 3.5 hours to Moscow, 2.75 hours to Saint Petersburg (direct flights subject to availability)
Time difference with Paris
Moscow: +2 hours in winter, +1 hour in summer. Russia does not change its clocks
Best time to visit
Summer (June to August) for the white nights in Saint Petersburg; winter (December to February) for Moscow's snowy atmosphere
Power socket type
Type C/F. No adapter needed for travellers from France
Why you need an eSIM in Russia
Russia presents specific challenges for travellers from France. In the shops of local carriers such as MTS or MegaFon, registering a physical SIM is subject to strict legal requirements: showing your passport, filling in forms in Russian, even registering with the authorities. These steps can prove long and complex, especially on arrival after a flight of more than three hours from Paris. An eSIM ordered and activated from France bypasses these formalities entirely. You immediately benefit from the 4G network of MTS or MegaFon, two of the country's most reliable carriers, with excellent coverage in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan or Yekaterinburg. On train journeys between big cities, the signal is generally good along the main routes. In deep rural areas or remote Siberia, plan for offline maps: coverage there is naturally more unpredictable.
Network coverage in Russia
Operator
MTS
+ MegaFon
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
82
How to install your Russia eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Russia, 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 Russia, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Russia, 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 Russia, 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 Russia 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 €5.99 | €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 |