Montenegro
Travel eSIM with mobile data
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Montenegro: eSIM from $2.49 for 1 GB for 7 days; the popular plan is 5 GB for 30 days at $10.49. Networks: MTEL Montenegro (5G), T-Mobile (5G). Starts on the first connection in the country. Prices checked Nov 15, 2026.
2 GB a day at full speed, then you stay online at up to 512 kbps. The allowance renews daily.
How do I install the eSIM and when does it start?
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: the plan starts with the first connection on your trip.
- 1Choose a plan
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The eSIM appears on the page and in your e-mail.
- 2Install with one tap
One button on iPhone (iOS 17.4+) or Android, no QR code.
- 3Turn on data roaming
After landing, turn it on for Tutu eSIM and you're online.
Visiting several countries? Balkans: 7 countries on one eSIM, from $5.99 →
How much does an eSIM cost in Montenegro?
| Provider | Plan | Price | per GB | checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutu eSIM cheapest5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.49≈ 481 ₴$2.10 per GB · ≈ 481 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.10 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Buy |
| Yesim5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $10.56≈ 484 ₴$2.11 per GB · ≈ 484 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.11 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Nomad5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $12.00≈ 550 ₴$2.40 per GB · ≈ 550 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.40 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Saily5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $12.99≈ 595 ₴$2.60 per GB · ≈ 595 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.60 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
What you get with Tutu eSIM
| Networks | MTEL Montenegro (5G), T-Mobile (5G) |
|---|---|
| What's included | Data only, no phone number. Calls via WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber |
| Hotspot | Yes, tethering works on most plans |
| Top-up | Yes, on the same eSIM, no new install |
| Validity starts | At the first connection in the country: buy in advance |
| Install within | 180 days after purchase |
| ID check | None: no passport, no verification |
| Delivery | QR code and link by e-mail a minute after payment |
| Payment | Prices in dollars or euros, Apple Pay and Google Pay. No subscription: you pay once for each plan |
| Support | Support every day in the chat on the site |
| Guarantee | Money back if the eSIM doesn't install |
Before your trip: Montenegro
Which network and what speed in Montenegro?
11 plans for 1–30 days
Mobile data in Montenegro without roaming charges
Why sort out data before you fly to Montenegro
Montenegro uses the euro, but it is not in the EU, and it is outside the «roam like at home» zone. Your EU or UK operator decides how to charge it, and many put it in a paid non-EU zone, sometimes with a daily pass that switches on by itself the moment your phone uses data. If you're driving down the coast from Dubrovnik, the EU zone ends at the Croatian border. Check your own plan before you go.
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A travel eSIM is the simple way around it: you buy a Montenegro data plan at home, install it in a minute, and your phone is online as soon as you land in Tivat or Podgorica. Your own SIM stays in the phone, so calls and bank texts arrive as usual.
How much data do you need
- A week on the coast (messaging, maps, a few stories a day): 3–5 GB. The most popular choice is 5 GB for 30 days at $10.49.
- Two weeks, lots of video, a hotspot for a laptop or the kids' phones: 10 GB at $16.49 or 20 GB at $25.99.
- A short 1–3 day visit: 1 GB for 7 days from $2.49.
- Not sure? Work it out in 30 seconds with the data calculator.
Unlimited or a gigabyte plan
In Montenegro unlimited costs noticeably more than gigabyte plans: a week of unlimited is $22.99, while 10 GB for 30 days is $16.49. Our honest advice: unless you work remotely or stream video for hours, take 5–10 GB. You can top it up without a new eSIM if you run low.
Resorts and towns: where it works
The eSIM connects to MTEL Montenegro and T-Mobile with 5G. Coverage is solid in Budva, Bečići, Petrovac, Kotor, Tivat, Herceg Novi, Bar, Ulcinj and Podgorica. On the Lovćen hairpins, in the Durmitor mountains, in the canyons and on boats far from shore the signal can drop, just as with a local SIM. Download offline maps before heading into the mountains. If you're driving on to Albania or Serbia, a regional plan is easier than several eSIMs:
- Balkans: one eSIM for Montenegro, Albania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Croatia, Greece and Bulgaria. Bosnia and Herzegovina is not included.
Taxis and getting around: no Uber or Bolt
- Taxis: Uber and Bolt don't operate in Montenegro. You book through local apps (for example MonteGO, TeslaGo, Yes Taxi) or by phone. Licensed taxis have «TX» on the number plate; agree the fare before you get in.
- From the airport: Tivat is 7 km from Kotor and 19 km from Budva; Podgorica is about 1 h 15 min from the coast. You need data right after landing to book a taxi in an app or message your host.
- Buses: Budva to Kotor costs 3–4 EUR and takes about 45 minutes; Kotor to Perast is 2 EUR. Google Maps shows routes.
- More in our guide Budva or Kotor.
Money: euros, cards and cash
The currency is the euro, even though Montenegro is not in the EU. Most hotels, restaurants and supermarkets take cards, but boatmen in Kotor and Perast and some cafés take cash only, and the card terminals at the Kotor fortress booths don't always work. Bank ATMs charge foreign cards about 5–7 EUR per withdrawal, so withdraw less often and in larger amounts, and when an ATM offers to convert into your home currency, decline.
Entry and registration
EU and UK citizens can stay visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days with a valid passport (EU citizens can also use a national ID card). Montenegro is not in Schengen, so these days don't count towards your Schengen 90. Every foreigner must be registered within 24 hours of checking in: hotels do it for you, and you pay a tourist tax of about 1 EUR per night. If you rent from a private person, ask whether you've been registered.
eSIM or a local SIM card
You can buy a Montenegrin SIM locally, but that means finding a shop after the flight. For a holiday an eSIM is simpler: everything is done at home, no kiosks, and your own SIM stays in the phone. A local SIM makes sense for a long stay.
How to install and switch it on
- Buy the eSIM on this site and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The QR code arrives by e-mail and on the order page.
- Install it with one tap («Install on iPhone / Android») or by scanning the QR code, ideally at home over Wi-Fi.
- After landing, set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming on it (that's free, the price is in the plan).
- Keep your own SIM for calls and texts and turn off mobile data on it.
Step by step: installation guide. Check that your phone supports eSIM: device list.
Guarantee
The eSIM didn't install? We refund you. Support answers in the chat on this site every day.
FAQ
Does EU roaming work in Montenegro?
No. Montenegro is outside the EU's «roam like at home» zone, so operators set their own prices for it, often with a paid daily pass. Check your plan before you travel.
How much is an eSIM for Montenegro?
From $2.49 for 1 GB / 7 days. 5 GB for 30 days costs $10.49, 10 GB $16.49.
How much data do I need for a week in Montenegro?
3–5 GB covers messaging, maps and photos. For video or sharing data, take 10–20 GB.
Will the eSIM work in Budva, Kotor and Tivat?
Yes. It works on MTEL Montenegro and T-Mobile, which cover the coast and the towns. In the mountains and far out at sea the signal can be weaker.
Do Uber and Bolt work in Montenegro?
No. Taxis are booked through local apps (MonteGO, TeslaGo, Yes Taxi) or by phone, so you need data as soon as you land.
What currency does Montenegro use?
The euro. Cards are widely accepted, but carry cash for boats, some cafés and the Kotor fortress booths.
More questions (6)
Do I need a visa for Montenegro?
Not with an EU or UK passport: up to 90 days in any 180. You must be registered within 24 hours of checking in.
Will I still get bank texts while data goes through the eSIM?
Yes. Your own SIM stays in the phone and receives calls and texts.
Can I share data as a hotspot?
Yes, tethering works on most plans.
What if I run out of data?
Top up on your order page: you don't need a new eSIM.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No, it's mobile data only. Calls over WhatsApp, Telegram or FaceTime work.
What if the eSIM won't install?
Write to us in the chat: we'll help, and if it still doesn't work, we refund you.
