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Netherlands
data from $2.99.
8 plans from 1GB to 50GB. Buy now, scan the QR, and your data works the moment you land.
8 plans from 1GB to 50GB. Buy now, scan the QR, and your data works the moment you land.
Last checked: August 2026
You're flying to Amsterdam for a long weekend, or maybe you're a student heading to Delft or Groningen for a semester. Either way, you land at Schiphol and your phone needs to work. A Netherlands eSIM sorts that before you leave home.
If you're coming from the UK, your current provider will charge you roaming fees. If you're coming from India, your SIM won't work at all without international roaming, which is expensive. A prepaid data eSIM for the Netherlands costs a fraction of either option, and it works the moment you land.
| Trip length | Data | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 days | 5GB | Maps, WhatsApp, social media, some video calls |
| 5-7 days | 10GB | Maps, WhatsApp video, streaming on trains, work emails |
| 2+ weeks | 20GB | Streaming, remote work, hotspot for a laptop |
For most Amsterdam trips, 5GB over 30 days is enough. You'll use Google Maps to navigate the canals, WhatsApp to message friends, and maybe a quick video call home. If you plan to stream Netflix on the train or work from a cafe, go for 10GB.
A 5GB Netherlands eSIM costs from $6.29. A 10GB plan is from $8.99. Both last 30 days, so they cover a longer stay too.
Arrival at Schiphol. The airport has free Wi-Fi, but it's slow and requires a browser login. Your eSIM connects within a minute of landing, so you can skip the airport Wi-Fi entirely and head straight to the train platform. Buy your train ticket on the NS app with your data connection.
Keep your home SIM active. If you have an Indian SIM, keep it in your phone alongside the eSIM. You'll receive bank OTPs and WhatsApp verification codes on your Indian number while your eSIM handles data. If you're from the UK, keep your UK SIM in for calls and texts, and let the eSIM carry data.
You'll get a QR code by email within a minute of buying. Scan it on Wi-Fi before you leave, and the eSIM activates automatically when you connect to a Dutch network. No need to find a shop or buy a physical SIM at the airport.
See the install guide for step-by-step instructions for iPhone and Android.
Get your Netherlands eSIM — from $6.29 for 5GB.
Yes. All major Dutch networks support eSIM, and your phone will connect automatically once you land. Slashtel eSIMs work on the KPN network, which covers the entire country including the Wadden Islands.
For a 5-7 day trip with maps, WhatsApp, and occasional social media, 5GB is usually enough. If you plan to stream video or work remotely, go for 10GB. A 5GB Netherlands eSIM costs from $6.29 and lasts 30 days.
Yes. Your eSIM handles data while your home SIM stays active for calls and texts. This is useful if you need to receive OTPs from your Indian bank, or keep your UK number reachable for work.
Data starts on first connection at the destination, not when you install it. You can install the eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly and it will activate automatically when you land in the Netherlands.
Yes. The eSIM connects to a major Dutch network with coverage across the country, including Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and rural areas. You'll have signal on trains and in smaller towns.
You'll receive a QR code by email within a minute of purchase. Scan it with your phone's camera while on Wi-Fi, follow the prompts, and you're done. Full instructions are on our install guide.
Pick a plan, pay by card. QR arrives by email within a minute.
Scan the QR on Wi-Fi at home. Takes two minutes. Keep your main SIM in.
Enable data roaming on the Slashtel line. Done — no shops, no queues.