eSIM for the Netherlands
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in the Netherlands. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, which suits a Schiphol stopover where you would rather not queue for a SIM.
- 86 data plans work in the Netherlands, from $3.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- There is no plan for the Netherlands alone right now. 86 regional plans cover it with nearby countries.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $3.492 GB, 15 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $3.492 GB, 15 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations |
| 3 GB | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations |
| 5 GB | $6.995 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $6.995 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $6.995 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations |
| 10 GB | $10.9912 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $10.9912 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $10.9912 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations |
| 20 GB | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations |
Unlimited data plans
7 unlimited plans work in the Netherlands. Unlimited plans give a set amount of full speed data, then slow down. The cheapest for each length:
| Length | Price | Full speed | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $8.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 5 days | $11.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 7 days | $14.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 10 days | $19.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 15 days | $43.99 | 90 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | Europe plan, 35 destinations | On first use |
Plans for the Netherlands and nearby countries
- Regional plan, 4 destinations, including Belgium and France: from $3.99 for 2 GB over 15 days.
- Europe plan, 28 destinations, including Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom and France: from $8.99 for unlimited data for 3 days.
- Europe plan, 34 destinations, including Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom and France: from $3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Europe plan, 40 destinations, including Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom and France: from $4.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Regional plan, 42 destinations, including Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom and France: from $3.49 for 1 GB over 14 days.
Network and plan details
- 40 of the 86 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 86 plans for the Netherlands, 78 start when you first use data and 8 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 45 plans, Hong Kong on 8 and Western Europe on 7. 6 use other places. 20 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Amsterdam
- Country calling code: +31
- Plans: 86, from $3.49 to $116.99
The Netherlands is small, flat, and wired end to end, so coverage is never the issue. The point of an eSIM here is speed and the train and cycling apps that need data. Schiphol is one of Europe's busiest hubs, so this is also a top pick for stopovers. A Europe regional plan usually covers the Netherlands alongside its neighbors.
What you can use the data for
Trains. The NS app runs the dense Dutch rail network, with tickets, live times, and platform changes. It is the backbone of getting around, and it needs a connection.
Maps and cycling. Google Maps covers the cities and the famous cycle routes, which is how most people get around Amsterdam and Utrecht.
Ride-hailing. Uber and Bolt operate in the bigger cities and run on data.
Bookings. Museum slots like the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum sell out and need a connection to reserve on the go.
Where it works
The Netherlands is covered end to end with fast service. Everywhere you will go is served:
- Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Rotterdam and the port
- The Hague and the government district
- Utrecht, the rail crossroads of the country
- Eindhoven (EIN) and the south
Coverage is excellent across the entire country, including the trains and the smaller towns. There are no meaningful dead zones, which suits a place this dense and this connected.
Common situations
Schiphol stopover
Activate on the airport wifi, hop on the direct train, and you are in central Amsterdam in twenty minutes, online the whole way. A small data plan is plenty for a layover.
Amsterdam city break
Keep the NS app and maps live for trains and cycle routes. The eSIM runs beside your home SIM, so your usual number still rings.
Multi-country Europe trip
The Netherlands sits at the center of a lot of European routes. A Europe regional plan covers it and Belgium, Germany, and France on the same eSIM.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 8 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line Netherlands and keep it off until you land at Schiphol. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for the Netherlands cost?
Plans start at $3.49 for 2 GB over 15 days, on a plan that covers 36 destinations. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $10.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for the Netherlands?
Yes. 7 unlimited plans work in the Netherlands, from $8.99 for 3 days. That plan gives 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps.
Is there a plan for the Netherlands only?
Not right now. 86 regional plans cover the Netherlands, from $3.49.
Can one eSIM cover the Netherlands and nearby countries?
Yes. 81 plans cover the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France together, from $3.49 for 2 GB over 15 days.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 86 plans for the Netherlands, 78 start when you first use data and 8 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Is an eSIM good for a Schiphol stopover?
Yes. You walk off the plane already online, take the direct train into Amsterdam, and use your layover in the city instead of queuing for a SIM you will barely use.
Will it work on the trains?
Yes. Coverage holds across the Dutch rail network, so the NS app and maps keep working between cities.