eSIM for the Netherlands

You'll want mobile data, yes. Museums like the Anne Frank House sell tickets online only, trams and trains run on tap-in and journey apps, and NS train Wi-Fi is unreliable. Coming from the EU? Your own plan already roams at home prices here. From the US, UK or Canada, an eSIM is usually far cheaper than roaming.

The best eSIM plans available in the Netherlands are with Firsty. Firsty offers both free and paid plans for seamless connectivity. With Firsty Free, you get ad-supported data for basic internet use. For heavy data users needing high-speed internet for streaming and video calls, Unlimited is perfect, especially in vibrant cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague.

Activating a travel eSIM for the Netherlands is a breeze:

1. Ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection to download the Firsty app.

2. Open the app and follow the super easy setup process to activate your free eSIM.

3. When you arrive in the Netherlands, your connection will be ready instantly.

4. For faster internet, upgrade to Classic or Unlimited, which you can purchase and activate anytime without needing WiFi.

Yes. The Netherlands is small, flat and densely covered, and Firsty connects to KPN, Vodafone or Odido, whichever is strongest. You'll have signal in every city, on the trains and on the Wadden Islands. The only weak spots are a few quiet stretches of dune and polder.

Firsty’s eSIM for the Netherlands offers unlimited data through Firsty Free, allowing you to use essential apps like WhatsApp, Email, and Navigation without any cost. For high-speed internet and more data-intensive activities, you can upgrade to Classic or Unlimited. This plan also lets you pause the service, ensuring you get the most value from your data without waste. Saving data can also come in handy in case of emergencies, ensuring you always have access when you need it most.

The most efficient way to get data in the Netherlands is by using Firsty Free or purchasing days of fast data through the Firsty app. With Firsty, you automatically connect to the fastest provider based on your location, whether you're in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or The Hague. Paying per day with Firsty ensures a reliable connection without relying on WiFi for basic internet. This flexibility means you only pay for what you use and can avoid expensive bundles.

Absolutely! With Unlimited, you can create a hotspot in the Netherlands to share your internet connection with others. This is perfect for connecting multiple devices or providing internet access to friends and family. Just enable the hotspot feature on your phone, and others can connect using your Unlimited connection. This feature is especially awesome when traveling with a group, particularly during visits to landmarks like the canals of Amsterdam, the Keukenhof Gardens, or the museums of Rotterdam.

Yes: Firsty Free. Watch a short ad, get 20 MB at up to 1 Mbps, up to 360 MB a day. That covers the NS app, Google Maps, WhatsApp and your museum QR codes. Need video calls or hotspot? Switch to Prepaid from €0.98/GB or Unlimited from €2/day in the app.

Yes Firsty allows you to make international calls using a Dutch phone number that begins with +31. Simply top up credits open Caller in the Firsty app enter any international number and call with your own caller ID. You will see the exact per-minute rate before dialing and credits never expire so you always know what you are paying.