1 GB
Valid for 7 days
$5.99
$5.99 per GB
eSIM for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a driving and bus country. Most trips run Sarajevo to Mostar, then out to Blagaj, Počitelj and the Kravice waterfalls, or north to Jajce and Una National Park. Roads follow rivers through canyons, signs change alphabet between Latin and Cyrillic, and bus timetables live on websites rather than at the stop. Without data you spend the trip asking strangers which minibus goes where.
A FairSIM eSIM connects to BH Telecom or HT Eronet, the two host networks on our coverage sheet. Both run 4G LTE across the cities, the main valleys and the motorway corridor. There is no 5G on these plans, and none is promised. You install the eSIM over Wi-Fi at home, land in Sarajevo or cross the border from Croatia or Montenegro by road, and the line comes up without a shop visit or passport registration.
One rule catches European travellers: Bosnia and Herzegovina is not in the EU, so roam-like-at-home does not apply. EU and UK plans that give you free data in Croatia usually switch to a paid daily rate the moment you cross at Metković or Klek. Some operators have cut Western Balkans prices under a voluntary agreement, but the default is still an extra charge, and it is easy to run up a bill on a single day trip from Dubrovnik.
Bosnia and Herzegovina eSIM plans
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Coverage in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 4G LTE
- 5G
- HT EronetStrongest in Herzegovina and the west, around Mostar, Široki Brijeg, Čapljina and Livno. 2G, 3G and 4G LTE, no 5G on this plan.
- BH TelecomThe largest network, with the widest footprint in Sarajevo, Tuzla, Zenica, Bihać and the Federation generally. 2G, 3G and 4G LTE, no 5G on this plan.
Typical speed: 4G speeds are comfortable for maps, messaging, music and video calls in cities and larger towns. Expect slower, less consistent data in mountain villages and long canyon stretches.
Sarajevo, Mostar, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Zenica, Bihać and the A1 motorway are well covered. Coverage thins in the Neretva and Vrbas canyons, on the Sutjeska and Prenj mountain roads, and in parts of the far east near Višegrad and the Drina. Download offline maps before any mountain day.
How much data do you need in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
It depends on how you travel. Find your trip below, then pick the plan that matches. You can always top up in the app.
Sarajevo city break
Three or four nights of Baščaršija, coffee, war history and day trips.
Why data matters: Google Maps for the old town lanes, tram and trolleybus routes, Tunnel of Hope and Srebrenica tour bookings, restaurant reviews and video calls home.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Sarajevo and Mostar by bus
The classic two-city trip, often with Blagaj and Počitelj added on.
Why data matters: Bus times and tickets live online, not at the station. You also want maps while the coach winds down the Neretva, and a hotspot for the laptop in the guesthouse.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Herzegovina road trip
Rental car from Mostar out to Kravice, Stolac, Trebinje and the Croatian border.
Why data matters: Live navigation on small roads, parking and toll info, border queue checks, and photo uploads each evening. Keep offline maps for the canyon gaps.
- 7 days
- 10 GB
- 14 days
- 20 GB
- 30 days
- Unlimited
Balkans multi-country loop
Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and sometimes Serbia in one trip.
Why data matters: Your Croatian or EU plan stops being free the moment you cross into Bosnia. A separate plan or a regional Europe plan keeps data running across every border.
- 7 days
- 10 GB
- 14 days
- 20 GB
- 30 days
- Unlimited
Rafting, hiking and skiing
Una and Tara rafting, Via Dinarica sections, winter weekends at Jahorina or Bjelašnica.
Why data matters: Weather and avalanche checks, GPS tracks, lift and guide bookings on WhatsApp or Viber, and a signal on the road back down. Save maps offline before you leave the valley.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
What your home carrier charges in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Daily roaming passes look small until you multiply them by the length of the trip. FairSIM plans for Bosnia and Herzegovina start at $5.99 and never bill per day.
Bosnia and Herzegovina sits outside the EU, so EU and UK roam-like-at-home allowances generally do not apply here even though Croatia next door is included. Check your own plan's zone list before you cross the border.
| Carrier | Roaming charge | FairSIM |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T International Day Pass (US) | $12 per day per line, $6 for additional lines | from $5.99, no daily fee |
| Verizon TravelPass (US) | $12 per day outside Mexico and Canada | from $5.99, no daily fee |
| T-Mobile International Pass (US) | $5 for 1 day and 512 MB, $35 for 10 days and 5 GB, $50 for 30 days and 15 GB | from $5.99, no daily fee |
| Vodafone UK | Bosnia is not in the inclusive Europe zone on most plans, so a separate daily roaming charge applies. Check the current rate for your plan before travelling. | from $5.99, no daily fee |
| EU carriers (Telekom, Orange and others) | Roam-like-at-home does not cover Bosnia. Most sell a Western Balkans or worldwide daily add-on instead, priced per plan. | from $5.99, no daily fee |
| Telstra (Australia) | Bosnia is not on every International Day Pass country list. Confirm it is included, or expect pay-as-you-go rates. | from $5.99, no daily fee |
Carrier prices as published on their roaming pages at the time of writing. They change often; check your own plan before you fly.
How FairSIM works
- 1
Pick a destination and a plan
Choose the country or region and the data you need. The price you see is the price you pay.
- 2
Tap install
On iPhone (iOS 17.4+) the eSIM installs in one tap, no QR code. Do it at home while you still have Wi-Fi.
- 3
Land and connect
Turn on data roaming for the FairSIM line when you arrive. Your plan starts when it first connects.
Connectivity tips for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi and turn the line on after landing or after the border. Validity usually starts at the first connection to a Bosnian network.
Crossing from Croatia or Montenegro by road, your phone may cling to the old country's tower for a while. Toggle airplane mode once, or set the network manually to BH Telecom or HT Eronet.
Carry convertible marks. Card acceptance is good in Sarajevo and Mostar but patchy in small towns, at markets and with some taxis.
Download offline maps for the Neretva canyon, Sutjeska and Una areas. Data drops in long gorges and tunnels even on 4G.
Stay on marked paths and paved shoulders in rural areas, and never enter abandoned buildings or fenced land. Some ground is still being cleared of mines from the 1990s.
Book Sarajevo to Mostar buses a day ahead in summer; the morning departures sell out and there is more than one bus station in Sarajevo.
Keep your home SIM active for bank one-time codes, with its data roaming turned off so it never bills you.
Turn on Personal Hotspot for a laptop rather than paying for guesthouse Wi-Fi upgrades. Every FairSIM plan allows tethering.
Apps you will actually use
- Google Maps reliable in cities and on main roads; download the Sarajevo to Mostar and Bihać regions offline before mountain driving.
- Organic Maps or Maps.me better for hiking trails, forest tracks and villages where Google is thin.
- GetByBus intercity and cross-border bus times and tickets, including Sarajevo to Mostar, Dubrovnik and Belgrade.
- Bolt ride-hailing in Sarajevo and some larger cities; elsewhere call a metered taxi, which is cheap.
- Viber the everyday messaging app across the Balkans; guesthouses, drivers and guides answer here faster than by email.
- WhatsApp used alongside Viber for tours, rentals and rafting bookings.
- Google Translate download Bosnian offline; it also reads Cyrillic signs through the camera.
- Booking.com most guesthouses and apartments list here, and many owners message you the arrival instructions.
Bosnia is still a cash country in many places. Small konobas, bakeries, market stalls and some taxis take only convertible marks, so an ATM app or bank card alert is more useful than a payment app. Euros are sometimes accepted at a poor rate.
Can you rely on free Wi-Fi?
Cafes in Sarajevo and Mostar almost all have free Wi-Fi and people sit for hours over one coffee, so working from a cafe is normal. Hotels and city apartments are usually fine for video calls. Outside that, it gets patchy: mountain guesthouses share a slow line, intercity buses advertise Wi-Fi that often does not work, and national park areas have little or nothing. Treat Wi-Fi as a bonus and plan on mobile data for navigation and bookings.
Local SIM card or eSIM in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
BH Telecom and HT Eronet sell prepaid starter packs in their own shops and at kiosks in Sarajevo, Mostar and most towns, and m:tel does the same in Republika Srpska. Prices are low by European standards, but you register with your passport at the counter, opening hours are short outside the cities, and Sarajevo Airport has no reliable round-the-clock SIM desk. If you land late or arrive by bus from Dubrovnik, you can easily spend a first day offline.
A FairSIM eSIM avoids all of that. You install it before you fly, switch the line on when you land, and it roams onto BH Telecom or HT Eronet, the same towers the local packs use. There is no registration, no shop, no leftover credit, and no new number to give to anyone. It is data only, so calls and texts go over WhatsApp, Viber or your home line if you keep it on with roaming switched off.
Good to know before you land in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Currency
- Convertible mark (BAM, also written KM); pegged at 1.95583 to the euro
- Plug type
- Types C and F (European two-pin)
- Voltage
- 230 V, 50 Hz
- Emergency number
- 122 police, 123 fire, 124 ambulance; 112 also reaches emergency services
- Language
- Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian, written in Latin and Cyrillic; English common with younger people in Sarajevo and Mostar
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 with summer time
- Capital
- Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina eSIM questions
Does eSIM work in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes. An unlocked eSIM phone connects to BH Telecom or HT Eronet with a travel eSIM. On iPhone that means XS, XR or newer; most recent Samsung, Google Pixel and mid-range Android phones support eSIM too.
Which network will my Bosnia eSIM use?
BH Telecom or HT Eronet. BH Telecom has the widest national footprint, while HT Eronet is strong around Mostar and Herzegovina. The app shows the host network for each plan.
Is there 5G on these plans?
No. These plans run on 4G LTE with 3G and 2G fallback. 4G is enough for maps, streaming, hotspot use and video calls in cities and on main roads.
Does my EU or UK plan cover Bosnia for free?
Usually not. Bosnia and Herzegovina is outside the EU, so roam-like-at-home rules do not apply and most EU and UK plans charge a daily or per-megabyte rate. Check your zone list, or use a travel eSIM instead.
Will I have data in Republika Srpska, in Banja Luka or Trebinje?
Yes in the towns and along main roads, on the same two host networks. Coverage is thinner in mountain and border areas in the east, so keep offline maps on long drives.
Can I make calls with the eSIM?
FairSIM plans are data only, with no local number. Use WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime or Signal over the data connection. Keep your home SIM active if you need SMS codes from your bank.
Should I install the eSIM before or after arriving?
Install before you fly, over home Wi-Fi, then switch the line and data roaming on when you land or cross the border. Sarajevo Airport Wi-Fi works, but installing at home is simpler.
How much data do I need for a week in Bosnia?
A city break with maps, messaging and social use runs about 3 to 5 GB a week. A road trip with navigation all day, plus hotspot for a laptop, is closer to 10 GB. Heavy streaming users should take an unlimited plan.
Local SIM or travel eSIM for Bosnia?
A local BH Telecom or HT Eronet pack is cheap but needs a shop visit and passport registration, and airport hours are limited. A travel eSIM is installed before departure, uses the same networks, and keeps working if you continue to Croatia or Montenegro with another plan from the same app.
What is an eSIM?
A SIM card built into your phone. Instead of a plastic chip, you download a profile. Every iPhone since the XS has one next to the physical SIM slot, so your home number stays put while FairSIM supplies the data.
Is my phone compatible?
FairSIM works with eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked iPhones: the XS, XR and everything newer, on iOS 17.4 or later for the one-tap install with no QR code. iPhones bought in mainland China do not support eSIM at all, even when unlocked. Not sure yours is unlocked? Check Settings, General, About, Carrier Lock, or ask your carrier. The full list is on the How it works page.
When should I install my eSIM?
Before you travel, while you still have Wi-Fi. Installing does not start your plan; the validity typically starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
Do FairSIM eSIMs come with a phone number?
No. FairSIM eSIMs are data-only by design, which keeps costs low. For calls and texts, your physical SIM stays active so you keep your existing number, and WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage work over data.
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