Albania Travel eSIM
Data from $4.50 on the Vodafone Albania network. No roaming charges, no SIM swap.
Plans & prices
Selected 1 GB · 7 days 3 GB · 30 days 5 GB · 30 days 10 GB · 30 days 20 GB · 30 days
Total $4.50$9$13.50$20.50$34
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Albania
Vodafone Albania network
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Albania
Albania is straightforward for eSIM travellers — the eSIM attaches to Vodafone Albania, coverage follows the cities and main routes, and the plan runs on the phone already in your pocket.
Plans run from $4.50 for 1 GB over 7 days up to $34 for 20 GB over 30 days. If you’re working while you travel, start at 10 GB — a video call burns roughly 1 GB an hour on its own.
5G is live in Albania, and the eSIM will use it wherever your handset and the network both support it. Away from the cities you’ll drop to 4G/LTE, which is what most of the country actually runs on. Tethering is allowed on every Albania plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Europe plan covers 47 destinations on one profile from $7.50. Otherwise there are separate plans for Canary Islands from $5.50, Croatia from $5 and Cyprus from $6.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Albania plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Albania?
One Europe plan covers 47 countries from $7.50 — worth it from the third border.
Albania eSIM questions
Which network does the Albania eSIM use?
Vodafone Albania. It is one of Albania's main mobile networks, so coverage matches what local subscribers get rather than a thin roaming-only footprint.
Will I get 5G in Albania?
Yes, where Vodafone Albania has deployed it and your phone supports it. Outside those areas the eSIM falls back to 4G/LTE automatically — you won't need to change any setting.
How much data do I actually need for Albania?
As a rough guide: navigation and messaging burn around 100–200 MB a day, social media roughly 500 MB an hour, and video calls about 1 GB an hour. A short trip fits inside the 3 GB plan ($9); a fortnight of heavier use is closer to 10 GB ($20.50).
When does my Albania plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Albania, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the 1 GB plan then gives you 7 days from arrival and the larger plans 30 days.
Can I use my Albania eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Albania plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Albania?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the Albania eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Albania eSIM?
No. The plan roams on a partner network, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Albania?
You can top up from the same page — buy another Albania plan and it queues behind the current one on the same eSIM profile. There's no need to reinstall anything or scan a second QR code.
I'm also visiting Canary Islands and Croatia — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Europe plan covers 47 destinations including Albania on a single profile from $7.50. If Albania is the bulk of the trip, a country plan plus a top-up is usually cheaper; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a Albania eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.