Monaco eSIM
EuropeGet a Monaco 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
Monaco eSIM at a glance
Live prices, updated October 2026- Price
- From $1.99
- Data plans
- 1 GB to Unlimited
- Validity
- 3 to 30 days
- Networks
- Monaco Telecom
- 5G
- Yes, where available
- Setup
- Scan a QR, ~2 min
- Payment
- Crypto
- ID to buy
- None
Choose your plan
Pick a data plan for a set number of gigabytes or an unlimited plan so you never think about data.
Data plans
Choose your gigabytes. Best value if you know roughly what you use.
Unlimited plans
Never watch your data. Just pick how long your trip is.
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 Monaco trip starts at $1.99.
See the plansWhy an eSIM for Monaco
Monaco is glamour packed onto two square kilometres: the world's second-smallest country, a Grimaldi city-state clinging to the French Riviera, where superyachts fill Port Hercule and Bentleys idle outside the Casino de Monte-Carlo. It is the stage for the most glamorous race in Formula 1, run right through the streets past the harbour and the famous hairpin, for the Prince's Palace on its rock, and for a skyline of penthouses stacked above the Mediterranean. Tiny, tax-free, and dressed to the nines, get an eSIM before you arrive and land already online.
Monaco is minuscule and densely built, so coverage is excellent right across the principality. One thing to know: Monaco is not in the EU, so even EU home plans may roam here at a surcharge rather than for free. You buy the data before you travel, 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 across the whole principality.
- Honest: Monaco is outside the EU, so home roaming can carry a surcharge.
- Online the moment you arrive by train, road, or helicopter from Nice.
- Pay in crypto with no ID, and keep your home number.
Is a Monaco eSIM right for you?
Whoever you are travelling as, the setup is the same: buy, scan, connect. Here is what it means for you.
Monaco eSIM vs a local SIM vs roaming
Coverage is superb on every option across this tiny principality. The difference is how you buy, whether you show ID, and how you pay. Here is how they compare.
SimVala eSIM
- Ready before you arriveYes
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you arriveYes
- Principality-wide coverageExcellent
- EU roam-free appliesPrepaid, no surprises
- Pay in cryptoYes
- Typical cost, day tripA dollar or two
Monaco tourist SIM
- Ready before you arriveNo, shop on arrival
- ID to buySometimes
- Online the moment you arriveAfter the shop
- Principality-wide coverageExcellent
- EU roam-free appliesn/a
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, day tripAround 10 to 20 EUR
Home roaming
- Ready before you arriveYes, but pricey
- ID to buyNo
- Online the moment you arriveYes
- Principality-wide coverageExcellent
- EU roam-free appliesOften not, Monaco is non-EU
- Pay in cryptoNo
- Typical cost, day tripOften 10+ dollars a day
Monaco is outside the EU, so EU roam-like-at-home often does not apply and home plans surcharge here. An eSIM is a clean prepaid fix, ready before you arrive. Costs are rough guides, not quotes.
Coverage and networks in Monaco
Monaco's mobile network is Monaco Telecom, so your eSIM connects to it. The principality is tiny and ultra-developed, so you get fast 4G and 5G everywhere, from the Casino square and Port Hercule to the old town on the Rock. Networks get busy during the Grand Prix and the Yacht Show, as they would anywhere with those crowds.
Expect strong eSIM coverage in Monte Carlo, Monaco-Ville, La Condamine, with data across the rest of Monaco. Signal follows the local network, so it is strongest in cities and along main routes.
Your eSIM roams on a major local network:
Coverage by area
Fast, dense 4G and 5G across the casino quarter, the luxury hotels, and the Grand Prix streets. This is where most of your data gets used.
Reliable around Port Hercule, La Condamine, and the Fontvieille marina, with strong signal through the built-up waterfront.
Strong across Monaco-Ville, the palace, and the Exotic Garden, so your maps and photos keep working across the whole two square kilometres.
How much data do you need in Monaco?
Whether your Monaco 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 Monaco trip leans on maps, restaurant and event bookings, ride and train times to Nice, and a stream of casino, yacht, and skyline photos to the cloud. French is the official language, with Italian and English widely spoken. Monaco is often visited in a day, so 1 to 3 GB covers most trips, and you can top up any time.
Estimate your data for Monaco
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 Monaco's top cities
One Monaco eSIM covers all of these. Here is what to expect, city by city.
eSIM in Monte Carlo
Fast 4G and 5G across the glamorous quarter, from the Casino and the Opera to the Hotel de Paris and the Grand Prix hairpin. A superbly connected base for the whole principality.
eSIM in Port Hercule
Strong coverage around the superyacht harbour in La Condamine, the heart of the Grand Prix circuit and the Yacht Show. Handy for maps, bookings, and the daily market.
eSIM in Monaco-Ville
Reliable signal across the old town on the Rock, home to the Prince's Palace, the cathedral, and the Oceanographic Museum. Useful for maps and the changing of the guard.
Yes, you can call and text in Monaco
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, iMessage, Signal 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 Monaco 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 Monaco 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 Monaco 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 Monaco 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 in Monaco, and you are online in seconds.
This is your eSIM QR. You scan it once, and your Monaco 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 excellent right across the tiny principality.
- •Monaco is outside the EU, so EU home plans may roam here at a surcharge, not for free.
- •There is no airport, so you arrive by train, car, or a seven-minute helicopter from Nice.
- •The eSIM carries data. Keep your home SIM active for calls and codes.
Popular in Monaco
Why travellers choose SimVala
4.8from 39,452 verified reviews“Needed a temporary number for a small project. Everything was pretty straightforward.”
“Had it running on my phone before leaving Vienna. No issues during the trip.”
“I was travelling with my parents and didn't want to deal with SIM cards. This made things much easier.”
“Downloaded the eSIM while waiting for my flight. Activated it later and it worked first try.”
“Mostly used the virtual number for calls. Quality has been good and I haven't had any problems.”
“Used the data plan for Google Maps and messages during a trip. Did exactly what I needed.”
“Got a number for business use. The activation was quick and I didn't have to contact support.”
“I was in Europe for two weeks and used the eSIM instead of roaming with my Canadian SIM. Much simpler.”
“Landed in Italy late at night and didn't want to find a shop. Had the eSIM ready already.”
Visiting more of Europe?
If Monaco is one stop of a bigger trip, buy a plan for each country from the same balance.
eSIM in Monaco: 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 Monaco?+
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. The eSIM connects to a local network in Monaco and gives you data the moment you arrive.
How much data do I need in Monaco?+
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 Monaco?+
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 Monaco. 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.
Does my EU phone plan roam free in Monaco?+
Often not. Monaco is not part of the EU, so EU roam-like-at-home frequently does not apply, and home plans can surcharge here. An eSIM sidesteps that with a clear prepaid price, no ID, and payment in crypto, working the moment you arrive.
There is no airport, so when does my eSIM start working?+
You arrive in Monaco by train, car, or helicopter from Nice, and your eSIM connects the moment you reach the principality. Set it up before you travel and you arrive already online, no shop to find.
Do I need ID to get connected in Monaco?+
Not with an eSIM. Local tourist SIMs sometimes ask for registration. An eSIM sidesteps that, with no ID and payment in crypto, so you are online the moment you arrive.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Monaco?+
Yes, an Unlimited 30-day plan, plus shorter passes for a day trip or Grand Prix weekend. For most short visits a small sized plan is the cheaper pick, and you can top up any time. Coverage is excellent across the whole principality.
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Ready for Monaco?
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.