The best eSIM for Georgia is a data plan sized to your days there and installed before you fly. A SimOptions Georgia eSIM runs on the Magti network with 4G and 5G, activates automatically when you arrive and comes in sizes from 1 GB for 3 days to 100 GB for 180 days. It has no Georgian phone number, so you call with WhatsApp, FaceTime or another app. Visiting Armenia, Azerbaijan or Turkey on the same trip? Look at an Asia plan instead.
Which is the best eSIM for Georgia?
Short on time? These Georgia plans are data-only, 5G and can be topped up. Pick the size from the days you stay.
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What to look for in an eSIM for Georgia
- Coverage: check that Georgia is on the country list. A Georgia plan suits a trip that stays in the country. A regional plan suits a trip that also takes in Armenia, Azerbaijan or Turkey.
- Network: our Georgia plans use Magti, one of the country's mobile operators.
- Data and days: both are on the plan page. A small plan fits a weekend in Tbilisi. For two weeks with maps, taxi apps and video calls, look at a bigger one.
- A phone number: our Georgia and Asia plans are data-only. If you need a Georgian number, you need a line from a Georgian operator (see below).
- Setup before you fly: you get a QR code by email and install it on Wi-Fi at home. Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked (see how to check eSIM compatibility).
How much data do you need in Georgia?
These are the sizes on our Georgia eSIM page, with what each one suits:
- Georgia 1GB and 3GB: 1 GB or 3 GB for 3 days. A stopover or a short city break in Tbilisi or Batumi.
- Georgia 5GB and 10GB: 5 GB or 10 GB for 7 days. A week with maps, messages, taxi apps and photos.
- Georgia 20GB: 20 GB for 15 days. Two weeks, for example Tbilisi, Kazbegi and the Black Sea coast, with some video.
- Georgia 50GB: 50 GB for 30 days. A month, or if you work from your phone.
- Georgia 60GB and 100GB: 60 GB for 90 days or 100 GB for 180 days, for a long stay.
If you run out of data, top-ups are available. Not sure how much you need? Pick the bigger size, and go a size up if you share your connection with a laptop. Our guide to eSIM data plans shows how to estimate it.
Planning a long stay? The UK government's travel advice says British visitors can stay in Georgia without a visa for up to one year (GOV.UK: Georgia entry requirements). Other nationalities should check the rules for their own passport.
Local Georgian eSIM or travel eSIM?
You have two kinds of choices in Georgia. Here is what the three local operators say on their own pages.
- Magti lets you activate a new or existing number as an eSIM in the MyMagti app or web portal, or at a Magti service center (Magti: eSIM). For visitors, Magti gives a free SIM card with a Welcome package at Tbilisi and Kutaisi airports. The packages are valid for 15 days (Magti: SIM cards for tourists).
- Silknet sells eSIMs online: you choose a number on its website and activate it (Silknet: eSIM). It also has Tourist packages with local and international calls, SMS and internet (Silknet: Tourist packages).
- Cellfie says you can buy its eSIM online at any time, without visiting a shop. It asks you to make sure your phone is certified in Georgia and supports eSIM (Cellfie: eSIM).
All three give you a Georgian number. Apple notes that a local carrier may ask for identification, like your passport, when you buy a prepaid plan, depending on local rules (Apple: Use eSIM while traveling). A travel eSIM is different: you buy it before the trip, scan a QR code at home and land with data already working.
Choose a local SIM or eSIM if you need a Georgian number for calls, or you live in Georgia. Choose a travel eSIM if you want data the moment you land, and a plan you can compare and pay for before the trip. You can keep your home number active next to it, see how to set up a dual eSIM. To call with a data-only eSIM, read how to make calls with a data eSIM.
Which eSIM for Tbilisi, Batumi or the mountains?
You don't need a different eSIM for each place. A Georgia plan covers the country, from Tbilisi and Batumi to Kazbegi, Kakheti and Svaneti. Signal still varies by place, whichever eSIM you use, so download offline maps before you head into the mountains. The UK government also warns that emergency response may be limited if you get into trouble while hiking or skiing (GOV.UK: Georgia safety and security).
In the cities, the usual data uses are maps, taxi apps, translation and booking. The same UK advice suggests you don't flag taxis in the street and pre-book through an app instead, which is one more reason to have data from the moment you land. These apps need little data, so a 5 GB or 10 GB plan may be enough for a week. Video calls and streaming use much more.
One thing an eSIM can't change: the UK government advises against all travel to the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia (GOV.UK: Georgia regional risks).
Going to Armenia, Azerbaijan or Turkey too?
If Georgia is one stop on a Caucasus trip, a regional plan can be simpler than a new eSIM at every border. Our Asia plan covers 26 countries, including Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. In Georgia it can use the Magti, Silknet and Cellfie networks. It is 4G/LTE, data-only and most sizes last 30 days. When we checked, a Georgia-only plan of the same data size cost less than the Asia one, so choose the regional plan only if you really cross borders.
Staying in one country next? Read our best eSIM for Armenia, best eSIM for Azerbaijan and best eSIM for Turkey guides, and check the country list of any plan before you buy.
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How do you get an eSIM for Georgia?
- Check your phone: it must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > About and look for "No SIM restrictions" next to Carrier Lock (Apple: Unlock your iPhone).
- Buy and install on Wi-Fi: you get a QR code by email. Our install guide walks you through it. If you don't use the eSIM within a year, it becomes invalid.
- Turn on the eSIM when you land: it activates automatically once you reach Georgia. Use it for data, and keep in mind that you might still pay roaming fees on your home line if you leave it on (Apple: Use eSIM while traveling).
No signal after you land? Our guide on what to do when your eSIM is not activating helps. New to buying one? Read how to buy an eSIM online. Not sure what an eSIM is? See what is an eSIM.
FAQ
What is the best eSIM for Georgia?
It depends on your trip. For data only, a Georgia eSIM sized to your days is a simple choice. If you also visit Armenia, Azerbaijan or Turkey, an Asia plan fits better. If you need a Georgian number, get a line from Magti, Silknet or Cellfie.
Can I get an eSIM for Georgia before I travel?
Yes. Buy it online, install the QR code on Wi-Fi at home, and it activates automatically when you reach Georgia.
Which network does the Georgia eSIM use?
Our Georgia plans run on Magti, with 4G and 5G. The Asia plans can use Magti, Silknet and Cellfie in Georgia, on 4G/LTE.
Does a travel eSIM for Georgia include calls or a Georgian number?
No. SimOptions Georgia and Asia plans are data-only. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime or another calling app over data, or get a local line for a Georgian number.
Which eSIM is best for Tbilisi or Batumi?
The same Georgia plan works in Tbilisi, Batumi and the rest of the country. Choose the size from your days and how much video you use.
Is there an eSIM for Georgia and Armenia?
Yes. Our Asia plan covers Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey among its 26 countries. Check the country list for the places you visit.
Does my phone need to be unlocked?
Yes. A carrier-locked phone may not accept an eSIM from another provider. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel.
How long is a Georgia eSIM valid before I use it?
The plan details say the eSIM becomes invalid if you don't use it within 1 year.
