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Curaçao eSIM
A 5 GB Curaçao eSIM costs £47.99 for 30 days on Chippie on 4G. Plans start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.
Your eSIM connects to Chippie in Curaçao, so you can message home on WhatsApp while you explore Willemstad and the beaches at Jan Thiel and Mambo Beach. Here's how to pick the right plan for your days on the island.
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Your Curaçao eSIM in two questions
Which Curaçao eSIM plan do I need?
Match your plan to how long you'll be away and how much you'll use your phone.
- A city break in Willemstad: Three days of messages, maps, social media and music fit neatly into 3 GB for 15 days, leaving you free to enjoy Willemstad.
- A fortnight touring the island: For 14 days of standard use, pick 10 GB for 30 days.
- A business trip: Seven days of heavy use, including streaming and sharing your connection to a laptop, suits 2 GB a day for 7 days.
- A long stay: For a month of standard use, choose 20 GB for 30 days.
Most plans can be topped up if you run low, so you can add more data mid-trip.
All 41 Curaçao eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £10.99 / €12.99 / $14.99 | £10.99 / €12.99 / $14.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £28.99 / €33.99 / $36.99 | £9.66 / €11.33 / $12.33 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £32.99 / €38.99 / $41.99 | £11.00 / €13.00 / $14.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £47.99 / €56.99 / $61.99 | £9.60 / €11.40 / $12.40 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £85.99 / €102.99 / $111.99 | £8.60 / €10.30 / $11.20 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £157.99 / €188.99 / $204.99 | £7.90 / €9.45 / $10.25 | Choose |
Networks your Curaçao eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in Curaçao.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Curaçao | Chippie | 4G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through EUROPE, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Will my eSIM have signal in Curaçao?
Your eSIM joins Chippie on Curaçao, and that's the one network you'll use. Chippie runs on 4G, so there's no 5G to look for, and your phone finds it by itself.
Your data reaches the internet through Europe, a normal setup for travel eSIMs, and you can read more on our IP address help page. Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once you've used that day's allowance. Most plans can be topped up, and it's worth checking that data roaming is switched on before you travel.
How much data do you need in Curaçao?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £10.99 / €12.99 / $14.99
- Standard · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £26.49 / €31.99 / $34.49
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £39.99 / €47.49 / $51.49
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £26.49 / €31.99 / $34.49
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £26.49 / €31.99 / $34.49
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £65.99 / €78.99 / $85.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £39.99 / €47.49 / $51.49
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £65.99 / €78.99 / $85.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £123.49 / €147.49 / $159.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £78.99 / €94.99 / $102.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £130.99 / €156.99 / $170.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £245.99 / €294.99 / $319.49
How to set up your Curaçao eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Chippie and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Your phone in Curaçao: what to do on landing
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at Curaçao International (CUR). Keep data roaming on for the eSIM line; the data roaming help shows you where to find it.
- Network: Chippie runs 4G here, with no 5G, so 4G is what your phone will show. Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 0.7 GB a day, so pick a plan with a little spare.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the app to set up before you go, and your home number stays on for calls and texts. Read the WhatsApp and home number guide to keep both running.
- Topping up: Most plans can be topped up, so if your trip runs longer than planned, add more data without buying a whole new eSIM.
Curaçao eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Curaçao?
Curaçao eSIMs start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £47.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Curaçao eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Chippie in Curaçao. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Curaçao eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Curaçao, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Curaçao eSIM?
Yes. Most Curaçao plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Curaçao plans route your data through Europe, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Curaçao are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Does WhatsApp work with an eSIM in Curaçao?
Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app to use in Curaçao, and your eSIM's mobile data carries your chats, photos and voice notes on Chippie's 4G network. Light use, such as maps and messages, needs about 0.25 GB a day.
How much data do I need for a week in Curaçao?
For a week in Curaçao, light use such as maps, messages and email comes to about 1.8 GB. Standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 4.9 GB, while heavy use with streaming and hotspot is about 12.6 GB.
Is there 5G in Curaçao?
No. Curaçao's network, Chippie, runs on 4G, so your eSIM connects over 4G rather than 5G. If your phone supports 5G, it will still connect on 4G here.
What happens in Curaçao when my daily data allowance runs out?
Your connection drops to 512 Kbps once your daily allowance is used up, so save streaming and hotspot for a day with plenty left. Maps and messages need about 0.25 GB a day, so keep those in mind when picking a daily plan.
Where does my eSIM connect in Curaçao?
Your data runs on Chippie's 4G network, and the places it covers include Willemstad, Westpunt, Jan Thiel, Mambo Beach and Sint Michiel, plus Curaçao International (CUR).
Can I buy an eSIM for just one day in Curaçao?
Yes. Daily plans can run for a single day, which suits a quick visit to Mambo Beach or a sunset at Jan Thiel. If your trip runs longer, daily plans go up to 30 days.
Ready for Curaçao?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.