The best eSIM for Serbia depends on how much data you need, but for a typical trip eSIM Ahora offers plans from $1.27, activated by QR code in about 30 seconds with no roaming from your home carrier. A 3 GB, 30-day plan costs $4.13. You connect on local networks (Local mobile networks) at 4G LTE speed, with top-ups available and nationwide coverage. Compatible with iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Google Pixel 3+.
Full-speed data every day; after the daily cap the speed is reduced.
Full speed up to 500 MB/day, then 512 Kbps.
Every eSIM can be installed within 180 days of purchase. Plan validity starts when you first connect.
Your eSIM picks between these networks on its own. If you see bars and nothing loads, you can pick one by hand.
Get instant mobile data in Serbia with eSIM Ahora. Our eSIM plans connect you to local networks including Local mobile networks with speeds up to 4G LTE.
Coverage available in major cities and tourist areas.
Travel tip
Activate your eSIM when you arrive. Data starts working automatically.
Pay securely. QR code delivered in 30 seconds. No registration, no physical SIM card needed. 12 plans available from $1.27.
Your Serbia eSIM runs on one network: Telenor. Other local networks won't carry your data: if you see signal bars and nothing loads, turn off automatic network selection (iPhone: Settings → Cellular → your eSIM → Network Selection; Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → your eSIM) and pick Telenor by hand.
mts (Telekom Srbija), Yettel (ex-Telenor) and A1 Srbija dominate the market with 4G+ across Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš, Kragujevac and Subotica. 5G urban rollout since 2023 in Belgrade and Novi Sad. Good mountain coverage in Zlatibor, Kopaonik and Tara — remote southern villages (Sandžak, Pčinja valley) can have weaker signal. Kosovo runs separate networks (Vala, IPKO) and is NOT always covered by Serbian eSIMs — verify specific coverage. Serbia is NOT in the EU roam-like-at-home zone but has regional agreements with neighboring countries. Type C/F European plugs, 230V/50Hz.
Fly into Belgrade-Nikola Tesla (BEG); bus A1 to center ~600 dinars (~5€). Currency Serbian dinar (RSD), ~117 RSD per euro. Serbia is very affordable — quality dinner 8-15€, mid-range hotel 40-80€. Belgrade has legendary nightlife (Sava-river splavovi floating clubs). Novi Sad hosts the EXIT festival in July. Day-trips: Sremski Karlovci (wines), Studenica (UNESCO monastery), Zlatibor mountain. Trains slow; bus dominates. Cyrillic is official but Latin alphabet also common. Visa/Mastercard widely accepted.