Updated 7 November 2026

eSIM for travellers from France: where you go and what it costs

French travellers go to Spain, Italy and Belgium most (Eurostat, 2025). A 5 GB, 30-day eSIM costs €6.99 for Spain, €6.99 for Italy and €6.99 for Belgium. Delivered by email in seconds.

Spain, Italy and Belgium are the top three destinations for trips from France, based on Eurostat's 2025 trip counts. A travel eSIM gives you a local data plan for the country you are in, without swapping your SIM card.

Top trips from France

Where French travellers go, and the eSIM for each

Most-visited countries, in rank order, with a typical eSIM price in euros
DestinationPlanPricePlans
1.Spain5 GB, 30 days · prices compared€6.99See plans
2.Italy5 GB, 30 days · prices compared€6.99See plans
3.Belgium5 GB, 30 days€6.99See plans
4.Germany5 GB, 30 days · prices compared€6.99See plans
5.United Kingdom5 GB, 30 days · prices compared€9.99See plans
6.Portugal5 GB, 30 days · prices compared€6.99See plans
7.Switzerland5 GB, 30 days · prices compared€6.99See plans
8.Greece5 GB, 30 days · prices compared€6.99See plans
9.United States5 GB, 30 days · prices compared€10.49See plans
10.Netherlands5 GB, 30 days · prices compared€6.99See plans

Ranking: Eurostat tour_dem_ttw (trips by residents of France by country of destination, 1+ night, all purposes), 2025. No ranked list was readable from DGE/Insee; Eurostat fallback, ranked by number of trips (Spain 6.3m, Italy 4.5m, Belgium 2.4m, Germany 2.3m, UK 2.0m, Portugal 1.8m, Switzerland 1.4m, Greece 1.1m, US 0.94m, Netherlands 0.75m). Eurostat does not break out North African destinations such as Morocco for France. Prices are live, in euros.

Roaming from France

What French carriers charge abroad

Home carriers' roaming prices, as each one publishes them
Carrier and zonePriceWhat it givesSource
OrangeUSA€9.99 for 3 daysPass USA/Canada: unlimited internet for 3 days (Orange and Sosh customers)Orange's page, read 7 November 2026
OrangeUSA€34.99 for 31 daysPass USA/Canada: 50 GB plus unlimited calls and SMS for 31 days (Orange and Sosh customers)Orange's page, read 7 November 2026
SFRSwitzerland€10 for 30 daysPack Sejour Suisse/Andorre: 5 GB, 60 min and 60 SMS, valid 30 daysSFR's page, read 7 November 2026
SFRUSA€30 for 30 daysPack Sejour USA/Canada/Mexique: 35 GB, 60 min and 60 SMS, valid 30 daysSFR's page, read 7 November 2026
Bouygues TelecomUSA€35 for 30 daysPass Internet Voyage USA & Canada: 12 GB of data, valid 30 daysBouygues Telecom's page, read 7 November 2026

Good to know

  • EU roam-like-at-home covers trips to the 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Ukraine and Moldova: your home plan works at no extra charge, within a fair-use data limit. The UK and Switzerland are not covered by the regulation. Source
  • SFR sells separate 30-day Pack Sejour bundles for Switzerland (not covered by EU roaming) and for the USA, Canada and Mexico. Source
  • Orange's USA/Canada passes are sold to Orange and Sosh customers and used from the USA or Canada. Source

Which eSIM should I get for a trip from France?

Here is what each top destination runs on, so you can pick the right plan before you leave.

  • Spain: eSIMology's plans run on Movistar and Orange, with 5G where the network offers it. See the Spain eSIM page.
  • Italy: your eSIM uses Iliad, TIM and Wind, with 5G where the networks offer it. Italy sits in the Europe bundle.
  • Belgium: your eSIM uses Base, Orange and Proximus, with 5G where the networks offer it. Belgium also sits in the Europe bundle.
  • Germany: your eSIM uses O2 and Vodafone, with 5G where the networks offer it.

EU roam-like-at-home covers Spain, Italy, Belgium and Germany, within a fair-use data limit. It does not cover the UK or Switzerland, where a travel eSIM gives you a local plan instead.

If you use a lot of data, look at eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans.

What do France networks charge to roam?

Prices below were read on 7 November 2026.

Orange's USA and Canada pass costs 9.99 EUR for 3 days, with unlimited internet, or 34.99 EUR for 31 days, with 50 GB plus unlimited calls and SMS. Both are for Orange and Sosh customers and used from the USA or Canada. SFR's 30-day Pack Sejour costs 10 EUR for Switzerland, with 5 GB, 60 minutes and 60 SMS, and 30 EUR for the USA, Canada and Mexico, with 35 GB, 60 minutes and 60 SMS. Bouygues Telecom's 30-day USA and Canada pass costs 35 EUR and gives 12 GB.

EU roam-like-at-home means your home plan works at no extra charge in the 27 EU countries, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Ukraine and Moldova, within a fair-use data limit. It does not cover the UK or Switzerland.

Where home roaming costs extra, a travel eSIM gives you data for one price, and your home number stays on for calls and texts. For the UK and Switzerland, heavy users can look at eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans.

Questions

Travelling from France: questions

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Where do French travellers go most?

Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Switzerland, Greece, the United States and the Netherlands, in that order, according to Eurostat tour_dem_ttw (trips by residents of France by country of destination, 1+ night, all purposes).

How much does roaming cost from France?

Orange €9.99 for 3 days (USA); SFR €10 for 30 days (Switzerland); Bouygues Telecom €35 for 30 days (USA), from each carrier's own page, read 7 November 2026. A 5 GB, 30-day Spain eSIM costs €6.99 for the whole trip.

Can I keep my French number with a travel eSIM?

Yes. A travel eSIM from eSIMology is data only: keep your home SIM switched on for calls and texts (your carrier's own rates apply to those), and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over the eSIM's data.

Which currency do I pay in?

Pounds, euros or US dollars: pick yours at the top of any page. This guide shows euros.

Do I need a travel eSIM for a trip from France to Spain?

Not for Spain: EU roam-like-at-home covers it, so your home plan works there at no extra charge, within a fair-use data limit. A travel eSIM suits heavier data use, or trips beyond that cover, such as to the UK or Switzerland.

Do I need a travel eSIM for a trip from France to the United Kingdom?

Yes, a travel eSIM is the simpler route for the UK, because EU roam-like-at-home does not reach it. eSIMology has a UK & Ireland bundle, and your eSIM uses 3 or EE, with 5G where the network offers it.

Is roaming included on Orange in the USA?

Orange's USA and Canada roaming comes as paid passes for Orange and Sosh customers, used from the USA or Canada. A 3-day pass gives unlimited internet, and a 31-day pass gives 50 GB plus unlimited calls and SMS. eSIMology also has a USA & Canada bundle.

What if I use a lot of data on my trip?

If you use a lot of data, choose eSIMology's daily allowances or a bigger fixed plan. Daily allowances suit busy short trips, while a bigger fixed plan suits longer stays, because it gives one set amount of data for the whole trip.

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