eSIM for the Balkans: one plan for a Western Balkans road trip
Six of the nine countries in Saily’s Balkans plan – Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo – are outside EU roaming. The other three, Croatia, Greece and Bulgaria, are EU members where an Austrian or German SIM already roams at home prices.
Saily Balkans: plans — snapshot from 20 Oct 2026
As listed on saily.com on 20 Oct 2026, in US dollars, 9 countries. Prices change; the live price is on Saily.
| Data | Valid | Price (as listed) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | US$5.99 | US$5.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | US$12.99 | US$4.33 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | US$19.99 | US$4.00 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | US$32.99 | US$3.30 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | US$48.99 | US$2.45 |
Unlimited plans (Balkans)
| Length | Price (as listed) | per day |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | US$29.99 | US$6.00 |
| 7 days | US$38.99 | US$5.57 |
| 10 days | US$42.99 | US$4.30 |
| 15 days | US$54.99 | US$3.67 |
| 20 days | US$68.99 | US$3.45 |
| 25 days | US$86.99 | US$3.48 |
| 30 days | US$98.99 | US$3.30 |
Saily says the unlimited plan includes 5 GB per day without a speed limit, then unlimited data at up to 1 Mbps.
7, 14 or 30 days: which plan fits?
| Trip | Estimate (normal use) | Smallest plan that fits | Unlimited for the trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 3–5 GB → 5 GB | 5 GB / 30 days – US$19.99 | 7 days – US$38.99 |
| 14 days | 6–9 GB → 10 GB | 10 GB / 30 days – US$32.99 | 15 days – US$54.99 |
| 30 days | 12–18 GB → 20 GB | 20 GB / 30 days – US$48.99 | 30 days – US$98.99 |
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All 9 countries in the Balkans plan
Outside EU roaming (6)
AlbaniaBosnia and HerzegovinaKosovoMontenegroNorth MacedoniaSerbia
EU/EEA – an EU SIM already roams at home prices (3)
Linked countries have their own TripUtils eSIM page.
Who the Balkans plan is for
- Road trips that cross several non-EU Balkan borders.
- Trips where a single-country plan is too small: some Saily country plans in the region stop at 3 or 5 GB (comparison below).
- A Croatian or Greek coast holiday with a detour to Montenegro, Albania or Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Montenegro and Kosovo use the euro – but not EU roaming
Paying in euros does not put a country into EU roaming. Neither Montenegro nor Kosovo is in the EU/EEA roaming area, so your EU data allowance does not apply there.
Not the same as Saily’s Europe plan
Saily’s 35-country Europe plan does not include any of the six non-EU Balkan countries. If your trip combines, say, Switzerland and Serbia, you need two plans or a global one.
Country plan or Balkans plan?
Compared with the Saily country plans TripUtils tracks (smallest plan with at least 5 or 10 GB and 30 days). In 4 of 6 countries the 5 GB country plan is cheaper than the regional plan, so the regional plan pays off mainly when you visit several countries.
| Country | Country plan, 5 GB+ | Balkans, 5 GB+ | Country plan, 10 GB+ | Balkans, 10 GB+ | Country plan as of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 5 GB / 30 days – US$12.99 | 5 GB / 30 days – US$19.99 | 10 GB / 30 days – US$21.99 | 10 GB / 30 days – US$32.99 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5 GB / 30 days – US$13.99 | 5 GB / 30 days – US$19.99 | no plan this size | 10 GB / 30 days – US$32.99 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Kosovo | 5 GB / 30 days – US$22.99 | 5 GB / 30 days – US$19.99 | 10 GB / 30 days – US$33.99 | 10 GB / 30 days – US$32.99 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Montenegro | 5 GB / 30 days – US$12.99 | 5 GB / 30 days – US$19.99 | 10 GB / 30 days – US$21.99 | 10 GB / 30 days – US$32.99 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| North Macedonia | no plan this size | 5 GB / 30 days – US$19.99 | no plan this size | 10 GB / 30 days – US$32.99 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Serbia | 5 GB / 30 days – US$10.99 | 5 GB / 30 days – US$19.99 | 10 GB / 30 days – US$17.99 | 10 GB / 30 days – US$32.99 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Roaming on an Austrian plan outside the EU
Published prices for the countries on this list that are outside EU roaming (checked on 22 Oct 2026, euros incl. VAT). A1 bills per started GB; Drei packages last 15 days, up to 5 packages within 15 days.
| Country | A1 Roaming Pass | Drei packages (15 days) | Magenta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | Zone 1: €4.90 per GB | Go: 1 GB €5.00 | without a package €15.36 per MB |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Zone 1: €4.90 per GB | Go: 1 GB €5.00 | without a package €15.36 per MB |
| Kosovo | Zone 2: €5.90 per GB | Travel: 1 GB €10.00 | without a package €15.36 per MB |
| Montenegro | Zone 1: €4.90 per GB | Go: 1 GB €5.00 | without a package €15.36 per MB |
| North Macedonia | Zone 1: €4.90 per GB | Go: 1 GB €5.00 | without a package €15.36 per MB |
| Serbia | Zone 1: €4.90 per GB | Go: 1 GB €5.00 · Go Select: 5 GB €10.00 | without a package €15.36 per MB |
A1 blocks roaming data at a default limit of €60; Magenta cuts data roaming at €60. Older tariffs, or tariffs with included roaming units, can differ. Sources: A1, Drei, Magenta.
Assumptions and sources
Data estimate: normal use 0.50 GB per day plus about 20% buffer (same as the eSIM calculator). Prices in US dollars as listed by Saily, not converted.
Sources (checked on the date shown):
- Saily: eSIM Balkans (plans and country list) (2026-10-20)
- Your Europe (European Commission): mobile roaming costs (2026-10-20)
- A1: Roaming Pass, Drei: Roaming-Pakete, Magenta: Roaming (2026-10-22)
These are planning ranges, not live prices.
Common questions
Does Saily’s Balkans eSIM include Croatia and Greece?
Yes. The nine countries are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia (saily.com, 20 Oct 2026).
Is a Serbian or Albanian country plan cheaper?
For a stay in one country, usually yes – see the comparison table. The regional plan pays off when you cross borders or need more data than the country plan offers.
How much is Saily’s Balkans eSIM?
As listed on saily.com on 20 Oct 2026: from US$5.99 for 1 GB / 7 days; the largest fixed plan is 20 GB / 30 days for US$48.99. The live price is always on Saily.
How many countries are in the Balkans plan?
9, according to the country list on saily.com (20 Oct 2026). The full list is above.