Best eSIM for Amsterdam: prices, data and how to set it up (2026)
A Slashtel eSIM for Amsterdam costs from $2.59, with 7 plans from 1GB to 50GB, valid 7 to 30 days. Install it before you fly; it connects when you land at Schiphol (AMS) on Vodafone, KPN or Telfort and works across the Netherlands. Data only: your own number stays on your usual SIM for calls, texts and bank codes.
If you are asking which eSIM to buy for Amsterdam, this is a data-only eSIM that works on arrival in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands. You install it before your flight, and it starts on your first connection in the destination. It runs on Vodafone, KPN and Telfort, with 5G where available.
Amsterdam eSIM plans: the facts
| Price (USD) | Data | Valid for | Per GB | Networks | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.59 | 1 GB | 7 days | $2.59 | Vodafone, KPN or Telfort | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $3.59 | 3 GB | 15 days | $1.20 | Vodafone, KPN or Telfort | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $3.69 | 3 GB | 30 days | $1.23 | Vodafone, KPN or Telfort | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $5.89 | 5 GB | 30 days | $1.18 | Vodafone, KPN or Telfort | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $8.49 | 10 GB | 30 days | $0.85 | Vodafone, KPN or Telfort | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $17.99 | 20 GB | 30 days | $0.90 | Vodafone, KPN or Telfort | Yes | Yes, where available |
| $46.29 | 50 GB | 30 days | $0.93 | Vodafone, KPN or Telfort | Yes | Yes, where available |
Prices checked 10 October 2026, all-in, no roaming charges. Networks and 5G are from our supplier's network list for the Netherlands; the eSIM joins the strongest one automatically and speed depends on local coverage. Data only: no phone number, calls or SMS.
Which plan for your trip to Amsterdam
| Trip | Maps, messages, light browsing | Social, video calls, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 3GB · 15 days $3.59 about 3GB needed | 10GB · 30 days $8.49 about 7GB needed |
| 2 weeks | 5GB · 30 days $5.89 about 5GB needed | 20GB · 30 days $17.99 about 14GB needed |
| 1 month | 10GB · 30 days $8.49 about 9GB needed | 50GB · 30 days $46.29 about 30GB needed |
Live prices from our Netherlands plans. Usage estimates: about 0.3GB a day for maps, messaging and browsing; about 1GB a day with video and calls.
How to set up your Amsterdam eSIM
iPhone
- On Wi-Fi, open the QR email and go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular) → Add eSIM → Use QR Code.
- Scan the QR and label the new line "Travel".
- Keep your usual line on for calls and texts; choose the Travel eSIM for mobile data.
- When you land in Amsterdam, turn on Data Roaming for the Travel eSIM.
Android
- On Wi-Fi, go to Settings → Network & internet (Connections on Samsung) → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- Choose "Scan QR code" and scan the code from your email.
- Set the new eSIM as the SIM for mobile data; keep your usual SIM for calls and texts.
- When you land in Amsterdam, turn on Roaming for the new eSIM.
Menu names vary a little by phone and software version. The QR works once: don't delete the eSIM after installing it. Full guide with screenshots · Check your phone supports eSIM
Getting online in Amsterdam
- Install the eSIM on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- Turn on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
- Keep your home SIM in place for calls, texts and one-time passcodes.
Other options
Other eSIMs, such as Airalo and Holafly, also cover the Netherlands, and you can buy a local SIM at the airport with your passport. We publish every seller's price for the same data side by side: compare Netherlands eSIM prices.