Monaco eSIM

An eSIM is a digital mobile data plan loaded onto your phone remotely — no physical SIM card involved. Instead of inserting a plastic chip, you scan a QR code in your device's cellular settings, and the profile downloads over the air.

Yes, fully. Monte Carlo is central Monaco and is covered by the same mobile network as the rest of the Principality. Your eSIM plan works across all districts without any distinction — Monte Carlo, La Condamine, Fontvieille, and Larvotto are all within the same coverage area.

Yes. Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, and similar navigation apps all work normally with an active eSIM data connection. Given Monaco's compact size, data consumption for navigation is minimal — you are not going to burn through a plan just getting around the Principality.

If you delete your eSIM profile, reinstalling it is not always straightforward — most eSIM QR codes can only be scanned once, and deleting the profile may mean the original code no longer works. Before removing your eSIM for any reason, contact our support team first.

Most flagship smartphones from 2020 onwards support eSIM. Compatible devices include iPhones from the XS (2018) through the current lineup, Samsung Galaxy S and Z series from 2020, Google Pixel 3 and above, and a range of other Android handsets.

Yes — and that is the recommended approach. Installing your eSIM at home before departure means you need nothing on arrival. You will need a Wi-Fi connection to download the profile, so doing it before you travel is straightforward.

Yes. The eSIM plan is installed on one phone, but you can share its data connection with other devices using your phone's built-in hotspot function. A laptop, tablet, or travel companion's phone can connect to your hotspot and use your data allowance.

If you run low on data mid-trip, you can top up or purchase a new plan through your eSIM Cards account. You will need an internet connection to do this — Wi-Fi works if your existing data has run out.

Yes, two ways. Log in to your eSIM Cards account, and your active plan shows up with the current data balance and remaining validity. Alternatively, your phone's built-in data usage tracker — under Settings > Mobile Data or Cellular on most devices — shows real-time usage broken down by app.

For most visitors, yes — and sometimes significantly so. Roaming charges vary considerably depending on your home carrier and country. A dedicated eSIM Monaco plan from eSIM Cards gives you a fixed, known cost upfront rather than a bill that could surprise you when you get home.