Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
Choose one of three methods:
Scan QR code
Install via 'Quick Install' button
Manual setup through phone settings
Use the package within 3 months from purchase
Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
Not available for Sicily
Moldova is compact, but a trip rarely stops at the capital: people head from Chisinau to the fortress in Soroca, to the wineries of the south and to monasteries among the Codru hills. Roads between towns often run through countryside, and buses and minibuses follow schedules that are best checked on the spot. You install the eSIM at home, and after landing in Chisinau you only need to switch data on.
You can buy an eSIM for Moldova online right on this page from 4 500 ₸: choose a data plan, pay by card and get the QR code within minutes. An eSIM is a digital SIM card — it installs on your phone with no plastic card and no visit to a phone shop.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Chișinău and the rest of the country.
Roaming in Moldova with a Kazakh carrier is usually far more expensive, and roaming data runs out fast. With a Funsim eSIM you pay a fixed price for a data package and keep your home SIM in the phone for calls and bank SMS — roaming on it can stay off.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for Moldova at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
A typical trip looks like this: a base in Chisinau and several day or overnight excursions. One profile covers the whole country, and the Moldova plan is listed above. If you go on to neighbouring countries after Chisinau, look at the regional plans, which can be better value than several separate profiles.
Your main SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank SMS, while mobile data goes through the eSIM. Most plans have no voice calls or SMS, so messengers are the easiest way to reach hosts, drivers and guides. That is especially practical in Moldova, where many people use Viber, Telegram and WhatsApp.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to set up | At home, before the flight | Usually on arrival | After landing, in a shop or operator store |
| What you do in Moldova | Switch data on for the eSIM | Check your operator's terms | Find a point of sale and register |
| Cost of data | Fixed package, see plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on the operator's tariff |
| Your home number | Stays for calls and banking | Stays active | Needs a second SIM or a swap |
| Trips outside the capital | One profile nationwide | Depends on terms | Yes, but buying takes time |
Cities and main roads are covered reliably, while in hilly areas, gorges and by the river the signal can be less even. These are the places and routes where you will use the internet most.
In the capital you need internet for taxis, maps, restaurant bookings and menu translation. Flights often arrive early in the morning or at night, so it helps to call a car without hunting for Wi-Fi in the hall. The centre is compact and walkable, but taxi apps help in heat or rain.
A resort village on the Dniester not far from Chisinau, where people go in summer for the beach, barbecues and boat rides. The trip is short, beaches are crowded and cafe Wi-Fi can be overloaded, so your own data helps for ordering a taxi back and messaging your group.
A wooded, hilly area west of the capital with one of the oldest monasteries in the country. The trip usually takes half a day, and in forested stretches the signal can weaken briefly. Save the point on an offline map and keep mobile data for contacting your driver and checking return schedules.
One of the best-known wine estates in the country lies closer to the Dniester in the south-east. Tastings are usually booked in advance, so internet helps for messaging the winery and confirming times. If you go for a tasting, arrange a transfer with a driver and agree the return trip beforehand.
A rock monastery and waterfalls in a valley above the Dniester, a day trip from the capital. Part of the route runs along narrow roads among the hills, where signal is less predictable. Download the area map in advance and mark the parking, and use mobile data for tickets, weather and contact with your guide.
A town on the Dniester with a round medieval fortress, north of the capital. You get there by car, minibus or on a tour, and the road takes several hours. Internet helps to check the return schedule, find a cafe by the embankment and book a room if you decide to stay.
The country's second-largest city and a transport hub for trips north. The station and bus terminal run on schedules that sometimes change, so it is handy to check departures in a messenger or on the carrier's site. A map also helps when looking for accommodation, especially if you arrive without a booking.
A southern town near the border with Romania, the starting point for routes across the Danube-Prut plain. There are fewer tourists, so English is less common and a translator on your phone helps more. If you plan to continue into Romania, look at the regional plans or a separate profile for that country.
Most familiar services work as at home. These are the apps that are most useful on the road.
Taxi in Chisinau with the price shown before the ride and payment by card or cash. Install it in advance and check that the confirmation reaches your main number.
A second option for city rides. It can help when one service takes long to find a car. Compare price and pickup time in both apps.
Food and grocery delivery in Chisinau. Handy when you come back late and do not want to look for an open cafe. It is better to add a landmark to the address.
One of the most widespread messengers in Moldova, often used by hosts and drivers. Install it together with Telegram and WhatsApp.
Shows driving, walking and public transport routes and opening hours. Download offline maps of the areas you plan to visit outside the capital.
The official language is Romanian, and in smaller towns signs and menus may be only in it. Download Romanian for offline use and translate with the camera.
For finding apartments and guesthouses in different towns. If you arrive without a booking, reserve from your phone and save the address in your notes.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a specific carrier. Compatibility is listed in the settings or on the manufacturer's website.
Choose a Moldova plan above and pay by card on the site. No passport is needed. If your route includes other countries, look at the regional plans.
Install the eSIM at home while you have Wi-Fi: scan the QR code, press the Quick install button or enter the details manually.
After landing in Chisinau, choose the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch data roaming on for that line.
Keep your main SIM for calls and bank SMS, but turn off mobile data on it so traffic does not go through roaming.
If the package runs out, buy extra data on the site. Most plans support hotspot mode, check the terms on the plan page.
Before heading to Saharna, Codru or the south, download an offline map of the area and save your accommodation address and driver's number in your notes.
