SIM/eSIM card in the Netherlands: How much does it cost? Where to buy one?

If you have a French phone plan: good news, since the Netherlands is a member of the European Union, you won’t incur roaming fees. You can use your French SIM card to access the internet, send texts, or make calls, just like in France.

If you don’t have a French SIM card, you’ll find solutions in this article.

Buy a SIM card before you leave

It’s the easy way out: you can buy a SIM card before you leave.

You’ll receive it at home and just have to insert it into your phone upon arriving in the Netherlands.

On Amazon, for example, there’s an offer at €15 (see the offer)

Buy an eSIM for the Netherlands

If you have a phone that supports eSIM, it’s truly the most convenient solution. In a few clicks, you get a digital SIM card that works instantly.

With our partner Holafly (see the offer), for example, there’s an offer with unlimited internet for 5 days at €19 (other options for longer stays are available).

If one of the offers catches your eye, you can use the promo code NOMADBENTO .

Buy a SIM card at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, after the baggage claim area, you’ll reach the train station. You’ll easily spot this L-Mobi stand offering prepaid SIM cards with 10GB of data for €10.

Buying a SIM card in town

Whether in The Hague or Amsterdam, you’ll easily find phone shops or carrier stores selling prepaid SIM cards.

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