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🇳🇱 eSIM for the Netherlands
The Netherlands is small, dense and almost entirely cashless, and its trains, trams and bike rentals are all easier with a working connection.
Netherlands eSIM plans and prices
In short: Num sells 14 prepaid data eSIM plans for the Netherlands, from $3.28 for 3 GB total (30 days) up to 100 GB over 180 days at $140.08. The best value per gigabyte is 5 GB per day for 1 day at $4.20 ($0.84). It connects to KPN, Telfort and Vodafone with 5G on every plan. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in the Netherlands, it installs by QR code on any eSIM-capable iPhone, and your own number keeps working.
Live prices, updated from our provider catalogue · 3G/4G/5G. These are the amounts charged at checkout — nothing is added afterwards.
| Plan | Validity | Total data | Per GB | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 3 GB | $1.09 | $3.28 |
| 500 MB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 500 MB | $6.72 | $3.28 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 15 days | 3 GB | $1.12 | $3.36 |
| 3 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 3 GB | $1.16 | $3.48 |
| 5 GB per dayTop-up availableBest value | 1 day | 5 GB | $0.84 | $4.20 |
| 1.5 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1.5 GB | $3.01 | $4.51 |
| 5 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 5 GB | $0.98 | $4.88 |
| 1 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1 GB | $5.74 | $5.74 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 7 days | 1 GB | $5.95 | $5.95 |
| 2 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 2 GB | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| 10 GB per dayTop-up availableBest value | 1 day | 10 GB | $0.84 | $8.40 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 10 GB | $0.88 | $8.77 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 365 days | 1 GB | $14.35 | $14.35 |
| 100 GB totalTop-up available | 180 days | 100 GB | $1.40 | $140.08 |
Prices shown were generated on 2026-10-08 and can change with our provider's catalogue. The app always shows the current price before you pay.
Best Netherlands eSIM by trip length
Our pick for each trip length: the cheapest plan that lasts the whole stay and carries enough data for maps, messaging and a bit of video. Heavy streamers should go a size up.
| Trip | Our pick | Validity | Total data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend Netherlands eSIM for 3 days | 3 GB total | 30 days | 3 GB | $3.28 |
| One week Netherlands eSIM for 7 days | 3 GB total | 30 days | 3 GB | $3.28 |
| Two weeks Netherlands eSIM for 14 days | 5 GB total | 30 days | 5 GB | $4.88 |
| A month Netherlands eSIM for 30 days | 10 GB total | 30 days | 10 GB | $8.77 |
Using your eSIM in the Netherlands
According to the plan details the eSIM connects to KPN, Telfort and Vodafone, and the phone picks whichever is strongest where you are standing. Each plan carries 5G in its speed rating, which in practice means 4G most of the time and 5G in the cities that have it.
Sizes run from 500 MB over 1 day at $3.28 to 100 GB over 180 days at $140.08. Every plan here can be topped up from the app without reinstalling anything.
Practical notes for the Netherlands
- Coverage is dense everywhere; even rural Friesland is well served.
- Card and phone payments are the norm, and many places no longer take cash at all.
- A day trip to Belgium or Germany is common — a regional Europe plan covers it; a Netherlands plan does not.
How to get connected
- Download Num and pick the Netherlands.
- Choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code the app gives you — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the Num line when you land.
Questions about the Netherlands
How much does an eSIM for the Netherlands cost?
Plans start at $3.28. The table on this page shows current prices — 14 options ranging from short trips to month-long stays. These are the prices you pay in the app; there are no separate activation or delivery fees.
Will my phone work with a the Netherlands eSIM?
Most iPhones from the XR and XS onward support eSIM, and the handset must be carrier-unlocked. Check the compatibility page for the full list before you buy.
When does the plan start counting down?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in the coverage area, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and it will wait until you land.
Can I keep my normal number while using it?
Yes. The Num eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working while data runs over the travel plan. Turn your normal line's data roaming off to avoid a roaming bill.
Can I add more data if I run out?
Yes — reloadable plans can be topped up from inside the app without buying a new eSIM or reinstalling anything.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for the Netherlands?
Num does not sell unlimited plans for the Netherlands. The closest are the daily-allowance plans, such as 500 MB per day, which give a fixed amount each day for the length of the trip. For most travellers the fixed bundles, from 500 MB to 100 GB, are better value.
Which networks does a Num Netherlands eSIM use?
It connects to KPN, Telfort and Vodafone and picks the strongest available network automatically. Every plan on this page supports 5G where the network offers it.
Do I get a Netherlands phone number with the eSIM?
No. Num eSIMs are data-only. Your own number stays active on your existing SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other messaging apps keep working over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, see our guide to eSIMs with a phone number.
What is the best eSIM for the Netherlands?
It depends on how long you stay and how much you use maps and video. On this page the best value per gigabyte is 5 GB per day for 1 day at $4.20 ($0.84); the trip-length picks match a plan to a weekend, a week, two weeks and a month.