What happens when I pass through Neum?

The phone may connect to a Bosnian network, which falls outside the EU rules. The stretch takes a few minutes, but turn off data roaming on your Swedish subscription to be certain.

When does validity start counting?

When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it. You can prepare well in advance without losing days.

Can I make calls with the eSIM?

No, it is data only. Call over WhatsApp, Messenger or FaceTime, or keep your Swedish number active for ordinary calls.

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eSIM for Croatia

Updated 2026-08-22

Networks and coverage

Hrvatski Telekom, A1 and Telemach share the market. Coverage along the Adriatic coast is good the whole way from Istria to Dubrovnik.

The larger islands of Hvar, Brač and Korčula have stable connections in the towns. On ferries and while sailing between islands the signal drops periodically, and in the Plitvice and Krka national parks it is uneven.

How much data do you need?

Croatia has been an EU member since 2013 and uses the euro since 2023, so a Swedish plan with EU roaming works as at home.

If you do need an eSIM, 5 GB covers a fortnight along the coast. Sailing and uploading photos each evening makes 10 GB more comfortable.

Practicalities on arrival

Activate the line after landing in Split, Zagreb or Dubrovnik and turn data off on the Swedish subscription.

Driving the coast road you pass a short stretch of Bosnian territory at Neum unless you take the Pelješac bridge. Bosnia is outside the EU, so the phone can hop onto a Bosnian network at ordinary roaming rates.

Common questions

What happens when I pass through Neum?: The phone may connect to a Bosnian network, which falls outside the EU rules. The stretch takes a few minutes, but turn off data roaming on your Swedish subscription to be certain.
When does validity start counting?: When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it. You can prepare well in advance without losing days.
Can I make calls with the eSIM?: No, it is data only. Call over WhatsApp, Messenger or FaceTime, or keep your Swedish number active for ordinary calls.