eSIM for travellers from the Netherlands: where you go and what it costs
Dutch travellers go to France, Germany and Spain most (CBS, 2025). A 5 GB, 30-day eSIM costs €7.99 for France, €6.99 for Germany and €6.99 for Spain. Delivered by email in seconds.
Travellers from the Netherlands head to France, Germany and Spain most often for holidays abroad, per CBS StatLine 84365NED from 2025. Your home plan already covers EU trips within a fair-use data limit, so a travel eSIM earns its place for the UK, Switzerland and destinations outside that zone.
Where Dutch travellers go, and the eSIM for each
| Destination | Plan | Price | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
1. France | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €7.99 | See plans |
2. Germany | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
3. Spain | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
4. Belgium | 5 GB, 30 days | €6.99 | See plans |
5. Italy | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
6. Austria | 5 GB, 30 days | €6.99 | See plans |
7. United Kingdom | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €9.99 | See plans |
8. Greece | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
9. Portugal | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
10. Switzerland | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
Ranking: CBS StatLine 84365NED, Vakanties van Nederlanders; buitenland (CBS Vakantieonderzoek), 2025. Ranked by number of holidays abroad in 2025 (x1,000): France 3,170, Germany 2,882, Spain 2,390, Belgium 2,071, Italy 1,468, Austria 1,464, UK 981, Greece 800, Portugal 646, Switzerland 274. For 2024 CBS reports Germany first and France second over the full year. Prices are live, in euros.
What Dutch carriers charge abroad
| Carrier and zone | Price | What it gives | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPNUK and Switzerland | €0 a day | Same rates as in the EU: your own bundle works with no extra charge | KPN's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| Vodafone NL (VodafoneZiggo)UK and Switzerland | €0 a day | Listed in Zone 1 (EU rates): your own bundle works with no extra charge | Vodafone NL (VodafoneZiggo)'s page, read 7 November 2026 |
| Vodafone NL (VodafoneZiggo)USA | €5 a day | Alles-in-1 Wereld Dagbundel (Zone 2): 50 MB, 50 min calling, 50 min receiving and 50 SMS per day; XL EUR 8.50 for 150 MB; XXL EUR 15 for 500 MB | Vodafone NL (VodafoneZiggo)'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
- KPN and Vodafone NL charge EU rates in the UK and Switzerland, so their bundles work there without a travel pass; Odido lists Switzerland as outside the EU zone and sells a pass for it. Source
- Odido: outside the EU (for example Turkey, Morocco, the USA) you need an Internet Op Reis pass, a 24-hour pass or one for 10 to 30 days. Source
Which eSIM do I need for a trip from the Netherlands?
Your eSIM uses these networks in the four destinations travellers from the Netherlands choose most often.
- France: your eSIM uses Orange, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Germany: eSIMology's plans run on O2 and Vodafone, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Spain: your eSIM uses Movistar and Orange, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Belgium: eSIMology's plans run on Base, Orange and Proximus, with 5G where the network offers it.
All four sit in the Europe bundle. Pick the plan that matches your route and how much data you use. Heavy data users should look at eSIMology's daily allowances and larger fixed plans. Read the plan details on each country page before you buy. If you travel to just one of these, start on that country's page.
What do the Netherlands networks charge to roam?
Under EU roam-like-at-home rules, a home plan from the Netherlands works at no extra charge in the 27 EU countries, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Ukraine and Moldova, within a fair-use data limit. The UK and Switzerland sit outside the regulation, but KPN and Vodafone NL charge EU rates there, so their bundles work with no extra charge. Prices read on 7 November 2026.
Beyond those areas, costs can apply. Vodafone NL charges EUR 5 per day in the USA for its Alles-in-1 Wereld Dagbundel, which gives 50 MB, 50 minutes calling, 50 minutes receiving and 50 SMS a day. Its XL and XXL bundles are EUR 8.50 for 150 MB and EUR 15 for 500 MB. Odido lists Switzerland as outside the EU zone and sells a pass for it. Outside the EU, you need one of its passes: Internet Op Reis, a 24-hour pass or one for 10 to 30 days.
A travel eSIM is for the trips and data your plan doesn't cover. Get data for one price, and keep your home number for calls and texts. Heavy users can pick eSIMology's daily allowances or a bigger fixed plan. eSIMology prices in GBP, EUR or USD.
Travelling from the Netherlands: questions
Where do Dutch travellers go most?
France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Austria, the United Kingdom, Greece, Portugal and Switzerland, in that order, according to CBS StatLine 84365NED, Vakanties van Nederlanders; buitenland (CBS Vakantieonderzoek).
How much does roaming cost from the Netherlands?
KPN €0 a day (UK and Switzerland); Vodafone NL (VodafoneZiggo) €0 a day (UK and Switzerland), from each carrier's own page, read 7 November 2026. A 5 GB, 30-day France eSIM costs €7.99 for the whole trip.
Can I keep my Dutch 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 an eSIM for a trip from the Netherlands to France?
Not if your plan includes EU roam-like-at-home. Those plans work in France at no extra charge, within a fair-use data limit. If you need more data, or your plan has no EU roaming, eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans cover trips to France.
Is roaming included on KPN in the UK?
Yes, on KPN and Vodafone NL. Both charge EU rates in the UK and Switzerland, so your own bundle works there with no extra charge. The UK and Switzerland sit outside the EU roaming regulation, so this comes from the carriers' own rules.
Which bundle should I pick for the United Kingdom?
For the United Kingdom, eSIMology offers a UK & Ireland bundle and an Australia, UK & US bundle. For a trip just to the UK, the UK & Ireland bundle fits; if you're also heading to Australia or the US, pick the wider one.
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