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Best eSIM & SIM Card for Serbia
How to get mobile data the moment you land.
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Quick answer
Buy an eSIM before you fly, or pick up a local prepaid SIM from Yettel, A1 or mts after you arrive. Bring your passport for a local SIM.
Quick facts
- Operators
- Yettel, A1, mts
- Local SIM
- Needs your passport
- EU roaming
- Not covered yet; EU–Serbia talks started in 2026
- Coverage
- Good in cities, weaker in mountains
- Last checked
- 27 Oct 2026
eSIM or local SIM?
An eSIM is the easiest: buy it before you fly and you are online as soon as you land. A local prepaid SIM is usually cheaper for a longer stay and gives you a Serbian number, useful for ride apps and restaurant bookings.
Buying a local SIM
- Where: operator shops (Yettel, A1, mts), kiosks and supermarkets
- What you need: your passport
- What to buy: a prepaid tourist or data package
EU roaming in Serbia
Serbia is not part of the EU ‘roam like at home’ zone, so EU SIM cards can be expensive here. The EU started negotiations with Serbia in June 2026; Serbian operators expect roaming charges to be dropped around the end of 2026 or early 2027, but nothing is confirmed. Check with your provider before you travel.
Tip: Install your eSIM at home over Wi-Fi and switch it on when you land. If you are heading into the mountains, check the operator’s coverage map first and save an offline map.
Get an eSIM before you fly
Install it at home and you are online as soon as you land.
Frequently asked questions
Does my phone work in Serbia?
Most do. Check roaming prices with your provider.
Does EU roaming work in Serbia?
Not yet. Negotiations started in 2026; check your provider’s current prices.
Sources
Checked 27 Oct 2026. Prices and timetables change; confirm before you travel.
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