Georgia eSIM
AsiaGet a Georgia eSIM and connect the moment you land. Buy a prepaid data plan, scan the QR, and you are online in minutes, with no roaming bill and no local SIM to find. Pay in crypto with no ID to buy. Plans start at $1.99.
- Instant delivery to your dashboard
- Prepaid, no contract, no auto-charge
- Works on any eSIM-ready phone
- Paid in crypto, no card or ID to buy
Georgia eSIM at a glance
Live prices, updated September 2026- Price
- From $1.99
- Data plans
- 1 GB to Unlimited
- Validity
- 7 to 30 days
- Networks
- Magti, Silknet
- 5G
- Yes, where available
- Setup
- Scan a QR, ~2 min
- Payment
- Crypto
- ID to buy
- None
Choose your plan
Prices are in USD and payable in crypto. No contract and no auto-renewal, and any balance you do not use stays on your account for next time.
Turning on roaming can cost $10 or more a day. A whole Georgia trip starts at $1.99.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Georgia
Georgia is where Europe meets Asia in the Caucasus, and it surprises everyone: the birthplace of wine, made in clay qvevri for 8,000 years; the snow peaks and hilltop churches of Kazbegi and Svaneti; and Tbilisi's old town of carved balconies, sulfur baths, and cobbled lanes. Cheap, beautiful, and increasingly a nomad haven, it rewards staying online for maps, translation, and the next winery. An eSIM connects you the moment you land.
Coverage is good in the cities and thins in the high mountains, so plan for both. You buy the data before you fly, pay from your crypto balance with no ID, and keep your home number on its own SIM for calls and codes.
- Fast 4G and 5G in Tbilisi, Batumi, and the towns.
- Honest about the high Caucasus, where signal thins.
- Online on arrival at Tbilisi, Kutaisi, or Batumi.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Georgia eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Georgia eSIM vs a local SIM vs roaming
Coverage is fast and cheap on every option in the cities. The difference is how you buy, whether you show ID, and how you pay, which matters most on a long nomad stay. Here is how they compare.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you flyYes
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- City and town coverageFast
- High Caucasus coverageThin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, 1 weekA few dollars
Georgian tourist SIM
- Ready before you flyNo, shop on arrival
- ID to buySometimes
- Online the moment you landAfter the shop
- City and town coverageFast
- High Caucasus coverageThin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekAround 10 to 20 GEL
Home roaming
- Ready before you flyYes, but pricey
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you landYes
- City and town coverageFast
- High Caucasus coverageThin, all networks
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, 1 weekOften 10+ dollars a day
High-mountain gaps are geography, not a provider difference. Magti and Silknet reach furthest. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Georgia
Depending on the plan, your eSIM connects to a major Georgian network such as Magti, Silknet, or Cellfie. Magti and Silknet have the widest reach, so coverage is fast across Tbilisi, Batumi, and the towns, and along the main roads, thinning in the high Caucasus valleys of Kazbegi, Svaneti, and Tusheti.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kazbegi, with data across the rest of Georgia. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Coverage by area
Fast, cheap, near-total coverage across Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, and the towns, with good 5G in the capital. This is where most of your data goes.
Reliable across Kakheti, Mtskheta, and the main valleys, with only the odd rural dip.
Signal thins in the high valleys and on the passes of Kazbegi, Svaneti, and Tusheti, on any network. Download offline maps for the trails.
How much data do you need in Georgia?
Whether your Georgia trip is 7 days, 2 weeks, or a month, pick the data size to match. Not sure? Slide your trip length below and we will suggest a plan.
A Georgia trip leans on maps, marshrutka and taxi apps, translation from Georgian, winery and guesthouse bookings, and photos to the cloud. For a one to two week trip, 5 to 10 GB suits most people. Longer-stay nomads will want more, and you can top up any time.
Estimate your data for Georgia
Social, photos, some video
An estimate to guide you, not a limit. Wi-Fi at your hotel covers a lot, and you can top up any time, so it is fine to start smaller.
Typical usage per hour
Using an eSIM in Georgia's top cities
One Georgia eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in Tbilisi
Fast 4G and 5G across the capital, from the sulfur baths and carved balconies of the old town to Narikala fortress and the modern bridges. Your eSIM keeps maps, taxi apps, and translation live as you wander the lanes.
eSIM in Kazbegi
Good coverage in Stepantsminda town below the Gergeti Trinity Church and Mount Kazbek, the Caucasus gateway. It thins on the high trails and passes, so download offline maps for the hikes.
eSIM in Kakheti
Reliable across the wine country's towns like Sighnaghi and Telavi, the heart of Georgia's 8,000-year qvevri winemaking. Handy for mapping cellars, booking tastings, and the drive from Tbilisi.
Yes, you can call and text in Georgia
Your eSIM is internet. So every calling and messaging app works, just like at home. No new apps to learn, nothing to set up.
Message anyone
WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber all run over your data.
Call home for free
Voice and video on WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Messenger, no call charges.
Need a real number?
A data eSIM has no number of its own. Add a virtual number for codes and a local line.
Grab a Georgia number before you fly
Get login codes and a real line to give out, all in your dashboard. Paid in crypto, no ID.
Pay for your Georgia eSIM in crypto
This is where SimVala is different. There is no card and no ID to buy. Top up a balance with any of nine coins, then buy your Georgia plan from it. Monero is accepted for the strongest privacy, and your QR lands in your dashboard the moment payment confirms.
Bitcoin
Monero
Ethereum
Tether
USD Coin
Solana
BNB
TRON
PolygonPay by QR in one scan
No card details, ever. Just scan and send.
- 1. Pick your coin and amountWe show a payment address and a QR code.
- 2. Scan and send from your walletThe quote holds for 15 minutes, no fee maths.
- 3. Balance ready, buy your planYour eSIM QR lands in your dashboard right away.
Set up your Georgia eSIM in about two minutes
No SIM to pop out, nothing to post. It works the same on iPhone and Android. Here is all it takes.
- 1Buy your plan
Pick a plan above and pay from your crypto balance. A few taps and it is done.
- 2Open your QR code
The moment your order completes, your eSIM QR appears in your dashboard.
- 3Add the eSIM in Settings
iPhone: Settings, then Cellular, then Add eSIM. Android: Settings, then Network, then Add eSIM. Scan the QR.
- 4Turn it on and land online
Switch the line on when you land at Tbilisi or Kutaisi, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Georgia line turns on. That is the whole install.
Will it work on your phone?
Most phones from the last few years support eSIM. Not sure? Scan your device in one tap.
Good to know
- •Coverage is fast and cheap across Tbilisi, Batumi, and the towns, and along the main roads, but thins in the high Caucasus valleys, on any network.
- •Georgia is a popular long-stay base, with visa-free stays of up to a year for many nationalities, so the top-up-as-you-go model suits nomads well.
- •Georgian has its own unique alphabet, so keeping a translation app and offline maps live is genuinely useful, especially outside Tbilisi.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and codes.
Popular in Georgia
Why travellers choose SimVala
“Tbilisi for a month as a base, day trips to Kazbegi and the wine country. Fast and dirt cheap in the city, and I just topped up in crypto. The Georgian alphabet is wild, so maps and translation were essential.”
“Wine tour through Kakheti then hiking near Kazbegi. Coverage in the towns was great, dropped on the high trails as expected. Online the second I landed at Kutaisi. No ID, paid in USDT.”
“Batumi and Tbilisi. Fast everywhere in the cities and on the coast. Up in Svaneti it thinned near the passes, but the valley towns were fine. Kept my number for bank codes.”
Visiting more of Asia?
If Georgia is one stop of a bigger trip, one regional plan covers the whole area on a single eSIM.
eSIM in Georgia: FAQ
Does my phone support eSIM?+
Most phones from the last few years do, including recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel models.
How do I pay?+
In crypto only: Bitcoin, Monero, USDT, USDC, Solana, and more.
When does my plan start?+
Your plan validity begins when you install and activate the eSIM, not when you buy it.
Will an eSIM work in Georgia?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Georgia and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Georgia?+
It depends on what you do. Maps and messaging use very little, while video and hotspotting use much more. For a typical one to two week trip, 3 to 5 GB suits most travelers, and you can top up any time.
Can I keep my phone number in Georgia?+
Yes. Your home number stays on your physical SIM for calls and codes, while the eSIM carries local data. Both work at once on a dual-SIM phone.
Can I buy my eSIM before I travel?+
Yes, and you should. Buy and install it before you fly, then switch the line on when you land in Georgia. Your plan's days only start counting when you activate it, not when you buy.
Does the plan expire?+
Each plan runs for a set number of days once you activate it, shown on the plan. Any balance you have not spent stays on your account for your next trip, so nothing is wasted.
Can I use my eSIM as a personal hotspot?+
On most plans, yes, so you can share your connection with a laptop or a friend. Tethering uses more data, so pick a larger plan if you rely on it.
Is Georgia good for a long nomad stay?+
Very. Many nationalities get visa-free stays of up to a year, the cost of living is low, and city coverage is fast and cheap. Topping up your eSIM in crypto as you go, with no local ID, suits a long stay well.
Will an eSIM work hiking in the Caucasus?+
In the valley towns like Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) and Mestia (Svaneti), yes, but it thins on the high trails and passes on any network. Download offline maps and a route before you set off.
Will I need a translation app in Georgia?+
It helps a lot. Georgian has its own unique alphabet and is unrelated to most languages, so keeping data live for a translation app and maps makes getting around much easier, especially outside Tbilisi.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Georgia?+
Yes, an Unlimited 30-day plan, good for a longer stay or heavy use. Sized plans are the cheaper pick if you use less, and you can top up any time.
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Ready for Georgia?
Pay in crypto, scan the QR, and land connected. No card, no ID to buy. Set it up before you fly and you are online the second you arrive.