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North Macedonia
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Explore North Macedonia with 4G/LTE on Makedonski Telekom (T-Mobile), A1 Macedonia, and Lycamobile. Skopje's Warrior on a Horse statue and Old Bazaar, Ohrid's UNESCO lakeside city, and Matka Canyon are all on 4G. One of the Western Balkans' most underrated destinations.

5G ready Hotspot included Keep your home line 24/7 humans
Typical roaming
$70+
per country, throttled
Flysimio North Macedonia
$2.90
5G · hotspot included
Timezone
CET
UTC+1 (summer: UTC+2)
Carriers
Telekom.mk
5G
Currency
ден
MKD
Plug
Type C/F
230V · 50Hz
Language
Македонски
Official
Main Airport
SKP
Skopje Alexander the Great Airport

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Total$2.90
7-day money-back · 6-month validity
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Change your mind within 7 days and we refund in full — as long as the eSIM is unused or under 100 MB, so you can install it and check it connects first. A plan that genuinely fails is refunded any time. Details.

Works on iPhone XS+ and most Android since 2018. Check your device

Setup

eSIM in 3 steps for North Macedonia

01
Choose your North Macedonia plan

Pick data amount and validity. Pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

02
Scan the QR code

We email a QR code instantly. Scan it in Settings — installed in under 60 seconds. No app needed.

03
Land online in North Macedonia

Your phone connects to local networks automatically when you arrive. No SIM swap, no kiosk. Hotspot included.

Network

Coverage & connectivity.

Networks we run on in North Macedonia
Telekom.mk5G

Your device connects to the strongest available network automatically — no manual setup.

Skopje

Makedonski Telekom and A1 Macedonia provide 4G/LTE coverage across the main population centres and tourist routes. Skopje city centre — the Alexander the Great statue, Macedonia Square, Old Bazaar (Čaršija) — has 4G. Lake Ohrid town and the UNESCO old town have solid 4G. Matka Canyon gorge road and kayak launch point have 4G. Mavrovo National Park ski resort village has 4G. The A1 motorway (Skopje–Bitola) has 4G. Limited 5G is launching in Skopje from Makedonski Telekom. North Macedonia borders Greece, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, and Bulgaria — all accessible on connecting eSIMs.

Plan size

How much data do you need?

Pick your travel style and trip length — we'll suggest the right North Macedonia plan, no guessing.

Your travel style
Trip length
Roughly 4.9GB for a 7-day North Macedonia trip
We suggest
5GB · 30 days
Hotspot included · 5G where available
$12.93
$2.59/GB
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What uses your data
Google Maps
30 min · 20 MB
YouTube (480p)
30 min · 250 MB
Spotify
1 hr · 120 MB
Instagram / TikTok
15 min · 300 MB
WhatsApp call
20 min · 100 MB
Uber
30 min · 10 MB
Netflix (HD)
30 min · 700 MB
Email
50 emails · 10 MB

Estimates only — actual use depends on your apps, video quality, and habits.

Want the full breakdown? See our data-usage guide →

FAQ

Questions about North Macedonia

Does this eSIM work at Lake Ohrid?

Yes. Ohrid old town, the lake waterfront, and the ancient churches (St. Naum, Sveti Jovan Kaneo) all have solid 4G. The ferry across the lake also has 4G.

Is there coverage in Skopje's Old Bazaar?

Yes. The Skopje Old Bazaar (Stara Čaršija) and the stone bridge across the Vardar River have solid 4G. Macedonia Square also has excellent coverage.

What currency does North Macedonia use?

Macedonian denar (MKD). North Macedonia is not in the EU and does not use the Euro. Card payments are accepted in major hotels and restaurants; smaller venues prefer cash.

Does this eSIM work in Mavrovo National Park?

Yes. Mavrovo village and the ski resort lifts have 4G. High-altitude trails in the Šar Mountains thin to 3G.

Is there a connection between Skopje and Thessaloniki (Greece)?

Yes. The E75 motorway from Skopje to the Greek border at Bogorodica is 4G-covered throughout. Your eSIM works in North Macedonia; you would need a Greece eSIM (already covered) for Thessaloniki.

What is an eSIM?

An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of a physical card, you scan a QR code and your plan installs instantly — no SIM tray needed.

Is my phone eSIM-compatible?

iPhone XS (2018) and newer, most Android flagships from 2020+, and all Samsung Galaxy S21+ devices support eSIM. Check our compatibility page for the full device list.

How do I install the eSIM?

After purchase, we email a QR code. On iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR Code. On Android: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Add eSIM. The whole process takes under 60 seconds.

Can I keep my regular SIM while using this eSIM?

Yes. Most phones support dual SIM (physical + eSIM). Keep your home number for calls and SMS — use Flysimio for data abroad. You control which SIM handles what in your phone Settings.

Does the eSIM include a hotspot (tethering)?

Yes, all Flysimio plans include mobile hotspot at no extra charge. Share your data connection with laptops, tablets, or other devices freely.

What happens when my data runs out?

You can top up data from your account dashboard at any time. Top-ups are applied instantly — no need to buy a new eSIM or wait.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. We offer a full refund within 7 days of purchase. Contact contact@flysimio.com with your order number.

How long is the eSIM valid for?

You have 6 months from your purchase date to activate the eSIM. Once activated, the plan validity period (e.g., 7 days, 30 days) begins counting down.

Will the eSIM work at the airport when I land?

Yes — as long as you installed the eSIM before your flight, it activates automatically when your phone connects to a local network on landing. No Wi-Fi required for activation.

What if the QR code doesn't scan?

If the QR code won't scan, you can enter the activation code manually — we include both in the email. You can also contact our 24/7 support team and we'll resend or manually provision your eSIM.

eSIM in North Macedonia

The complete guide.

Best eSIM for travel to North Macedonia

The best North Macedonia eSIM runs on Telekom.mk, with 4G/5G in Skopje and good coverage around Lake Ohrid and the main road network. Plans are prepaid with no contract, your QR code arrives by email within seconds, and every plan includes free mobile hotspot. We will be straight about price, though: this is one of our weaker European markets. Our 5 GB plan here costs more than double the same allowance in neighbouring Serbia or Bulgaria, which reflects wholesale rates rather than our margin. We still come in well under the unlimited-only alternatives, but the gap is narrower here than anywhere else in Europe — compare sizes before you buy.

How to set up a North Macedonia eSIM (step by step)

Getting online takes about two minutes. Confirm your phone supports eSIM — iPhone XS (2018) and newer and most Android flagships from 2020 qualify. Choose your North Macedonia plan on Flysimio and pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay; your QR code arrives by email within seconds. On Wi-Fi before you travel, open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM (iPhone) or Network & Internet → SIMs → Add eSIM (Android) and scan it. The timing note that matters: North Macedonia is not in the EU, so switch the line on before you cross in from Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia or Kosovo rather than after.

How much data do you need in North Macedonia?

A week between Skopje and Ohrid runs 2–3 GB for most travellers. Given the higher local pricing, the sensible approach is to start with the 1 GB / 7-day plan and top up rather than committing to a large plan you may not finish. Coverage is good in Skopje's centre and Old Bazaar, around Ohrid town and the lakeside road, in Bitola, and along the E75 to the Greek border. It thins on the Mavrovo trails, around Korab, on the far southern shore of Lake Ohrid toward Albania, and inside the Matka Canyon caves.

Using a North Macedonia eSIM on iPhone and Android

Flysimio runs as a second line beside your usual SIM, so you keep your home number for calls and texts while your Macedonian data flows over the eSIM — standard dual-SIM behaviour on iPhone XS and later and most Android phones from 2018. Set the Flysimio eSIM as your cellular-data line and turn on Data Roaming for that line only, and turn it off on your home line. That second step matters here: North Macedonia sits outside EU roaming arrangements, so a European SIM left roaming has no allowance and will bill at non-EU rates.

Hotspot, calls, and texts on a North Macedonia data eSIM

Every Flysimio North Macedonia plan includes mobile hotspot at no extra cost and without throttling, so you can tether a laptop or share with a travel companion. As a data-only eSIM it has no Macedonian phone number, but WhatsApp and Viber are both widely used across the Balkans, and FaceTime and Google Meet handle calls over data. Your home number stays reachable on your primary SIM. North Macedonia uses the denar (MKD), not the euro, so having maps and a converter working on arrival is genuinely useful.

Short North Macedonia trips vs. long stays

Most visits here are short — Skopje and Ohrid over three or four days, often as one leg of a wider Balkans trip. For that, the 1 GB / 7-day plan is the right size and the best value we offer in this country. For a longer stay, compare our larger plans carefully against unlimited alternatives, because this is the one European market where we do not automatically win at every size. Because Flysimio gives you six months to activate, you can buy before you leave and validity only starts when your eSIM first connects. If your route also covers Serbia, Albania, Bosnia or Montenegro — none in the EU — check whether a regional plan covers the whole trip.

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