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EuropeNorth Macedonia eSIM
Landmarks · Skopje
From $2.90 on 5 Nov 2026. No app and no account: pay here and the QR arrives by email. Data only; your home number keeps working. 5 GB lasts 30 days, so one pack covers a 1-, 2- or 4-week trip.
Not sure which size? Work it out
7 days at about 600 MB a day ≈ 4.2 GB. 5 GB fits, $8.59.
- Refund if unusedNot installed? 30 days to cancel.
- QR by emailInstall on Wi-Fi, switch on when you land.
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- Networks
- A1 MakedonijaYour phone picks the strongest of these on its own. No setting to change.
- Internet via
- Austria
- Top-up
- Same profileAdd more GB to this same eSIM later, from your order page. No new QR, nothing to install.
Prices checked 5 Nov 2026, in US dollars.
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North Macedonia eSIM in numbers
- No app and no account: pay on this page and the QR code arrives by email in about a minute. The cheapest way in is 1 GB for 7 days at $2.90. How buying without an app works.
- 5 GB for 30 days costs $8.59, which is $1.72 a GB; the 20 GB pack brings it to $1.48 a GB.
- For 5 GB lasting 30 days, ours is number 6 of the 13 brands we compare for North Macedonia; the lowest is SparkRoam at $5.00 (prices read 5 Nov 2026). Every brand side by side.
Before you land in North Macedonia
Our North Macedonia plan uses A1 Makedonija, the network called Vip until 2019. North Macedonia is not in the EU, so EU roaming rules do not apply there; heading on to Albania or Montenegro? The Balkans pack also covers North Macedonia.
4 things to know, each with its source
- In Q4 2025 A1 Makedonija had 47.01% of North Macedonia's active mobile subscribers, Makedonski Telekom 46.37% and MTEL 5.13%. AEK
- The A1 Telekom Austria Group replaced the local brand Vip with A1 in North Macedonia on September 3, 2019. A1 Telekom Austria Group
- Skopje Airport has free Wi-Fi: choose the network TAV Airports, then tap Continue to the Internet; no password is needed. Skopje International Airport
- In February 2026 the European Commission proposed talks to bring North Macedonia and five other Western Balkan places into EU roaming rules; they would apply only once an agreement is finalised and each has fully aligned its rules. European Commission
Read before you go: One eSIM for a Balkans trip
Questions
What is the best eSIM for North Macedonia?
For most trips, 5 GB for 30 days is enough: $8.59 here. It is data only and needs no app: the QR code and a one-tap install link arrive by email. Every brand's price for North Macedonia, dated and sourced, is on our comparison page.
Which North Macedonia eSIM for a month?
Every one of these lasts 30 days: 3 GB $5.69, 5 GB $8.59, 10 GB $15.09, 20 GB $29.59. The 30 days start when the eSIM first connects to a network there, so you can buy before the trip.
Can I buy a North Macedonia eSIM without an app?
Yes. You pay on this page and the QR code and a one-tap install link arrive by email: no app and no account. It is data only, with no phone number, so your home SIM keeps your calls and SMS.
Does the North Macedonia eSIM come with a phone number?
No. It is data only: no local number, calls or SMS on this eSIM. Your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts (your carrier's roaming rates apply to them), and WhatsApp, FaceTime or Signal calls run over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number in North Macedonia, for example for a service that texts a code, buy a local SIM there.
Which North Macedonia eSIM for a week or two?
For 7 days: 1 GB $2.90. The 30-day packs cover one or two weeks too: 3 GB $5.69, 5 GB $8.59.
Will WhatsApp keep my number with a North Macedonia eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp stays on your home number: this eSIM is data only and has no number. Leave your home SIM in the phone with its data roaming off, use the North Macedonia eSIM for mobile data, and do not re-register WhatsApp.
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Is a North Macedonia eSIM cheaper than roaming?
Usually, for a trip of more than a day or two. US carriers charge $12 a day for roaming (AT&T International Day Pass, Verizon TravelPass, read 4 Nov 2026) where they cover North Macedonia, so a week costs $84. Here 5 GB for 30 days is $8.59 in total.
How much is the North Macedonia eSIM?
From $2.90 in USD, and the price on this page is the price you pay. Sizes run from the 1 GB pack up; pick one in the list above.
When does the North Macedonia plan start?
First attach to a covered network. Install on Wi-Fi before you fly. After you land, turn data roaming on for this line.
Can I hotspot in North Macedonia?
Yes, it uses the same GB. We never block it; rarely, a local network limits it.
Which networks in North Macedonia?
A1 Makedonija. Your phone joins whichever of these is strongest where you are.
Is this 5G in North Macedonia?
This pack runs on 3G/4G/5G. You get 5G where the local network offers it to visitors, otherwise 4G.
What APN do I use in North Macedonia?
Automatic unless the QR mail names one
Can I use this North Macedonia eSIM in another country?
No. This pack is North Macedonia. A new country is a new QR. Keep this one if you return.
Can I top up the North Macedonia plan?
Same profile, same coverage. Extra GB is a top-up, not a new QR.
How long do I have to install the North Macedonia eSIM?
Start using within 180 days of purchase. After that an unused pack can expire. Scan on Wi-Fi before you fly.
What if I buy the wrong plan?
QR not scanned and not on the phone? Email within 30 days of issue. We cancel and refund. Installed? Buy the right country and keep this QR for later.
Not buying today?
Get the setup steps for North Macedonia by email, and we can tell you if your pack gets cheaper.