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  • Capital
    Amsterdam
  • Currency
    EUR (€)
  • Language
    Dutch
  • Power
    Type C / F
  • Timezone
    CET · UTC+1
  • Calling code
    +31

Netherlands host networks for your free eSIM

Your free eSIM connects automatically to these mobile carriers — the same networks locals use, no SIM swap required.

  • KPN
    Network 5G
  • Telfort
    Network 5G
  • Vodafone
    Network 4G

Land in Netherlands already connected

Walk off the jet bridge with maps, ride-hailing and messaging already working at these arrival points.

  • AMS· Amsterdam
    Schiphol
    • NS Intercity to Centraal, 15 min, €5.80, runs every 10 min through the night
    • Bus 397 (Amsterdam Airport Express) to Museumplein in 30 min — useful when CS is closed
    • KPN 5G at every gate, baggage belt and Schiphol Plaza platform; airport Wi-Fi caps at 30 min so the eSIM is the cleaner option.
  • RTM· Rotterdam
    Rotterdam–The Hague
    • Bus line 33 to Rotterdam Centraal, 20 min, €4.20
    • Taxi flat €30 to the centre; airport is only 6 km out
    • Small single-terminal; KPN + Vodafone NL 5G end-to-end.
  • EIN· Eindhoven
    Eindhoven
    • Bus 400/401 to Eindhoven Centraal, 25 min, €4
    • Direct Intercity onwards to Amsterdam (1h 20m) — no need to overnight in Eindhoven
    • Low-cost carrier hub for Ryanair / Wizz; tight 30-min connection windows so eSIM auto-activation matters.
  • GRQ· Groningen
    Groningen Airport Eelde
    • Q-Link 9 bus to Groningen station, 35 min, €4.50
    • Taxi flat €25 to the centre
    • Small regional airport; KPN coverage solid across the apron.

Where your free eSIM works in Netherlands

Strong 4G/5G across the cities and neighbourhoods most travellers actually visit.

  • Amsterdam

    Metro Noord/Zuid runs full 4G under the IJ; the canal ring is walkable but the OV-fiets bike rentals at Centraal cover wider trips.

    • Jordaan
    • De Pijp
    • Oud-Zuid
    • Oost
    • Noord

  • Rotterdam

    Compact harbour city; the Erasmusbrug + Witte Huis row stay connected even on the water taxi to Hotel New York.

    • Witte de Withstraat
    • Kop van Zuid
    • Delfshaven

  • Utrecht

    Wharf-level cafés along the Oudegracht have full 5G; cycling along the Singel ring loop takes 45 min with strong signal throughout.

    • Domplein
    • Wittevrouwen
    • Lombok

  • The Hague

    Tram lines 1 and 9 carry you between Binnenhof and Scheveningen beach in 30 min on the same OV-pas; KPN 5G covers the boulevard.

    • Statenkwartier
    • Scheveningen
    • Binnenhof
    • Archipelbuurt

  • Eindhoven

    Strijp-S brewery + maker district has full 5G; useful for late-night DDW design-week sessions.

    • Strijp-S
    • Centrum
    • Stratum

What to install before you land in Netherlands

The eSIM gets you online — these are the local apps it unlocks the moment you arrive.

  • 9292

    Single multimodal journey planner for every NL bus, tram, metro and Intercity — handles transfers across operators that NS alone can’t see.

  • NS

    Official Dutch Railways app for tickets, delays and OVpay activation. Real-time platform alerts beat the station screens by ~30 seconds.

  • Bolt / Uber

    Both run in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. Bolt usually wins on weekday daytime; Uber is the fallback for airport pickups.

  • Buienradar

    Cult-favourite Dutch rain radar — predicts the next 2 hours minute-by-minute. Essential before unlocking an OV-fiets in spring or autumn.

Local prepaid SIM vs. our free eSIM in Netherlands

What you’d pay at the airport SIM kiosk — and what you save by activating the eSIM before you fly.

Local prepaid SIM
Lebara at Albert Heijn
€10· 2 GB / 30 days
ID required — Online activation form needs a Dutch address — visitors get stuck unless they use their hotel’s.

Cheap shelf price, but the address-gated activation is the actual blocker. The free eSIM bypasses both.

co:sim free eSIM
co:sim · 1 GB / 7 days
$0· 1 GB / 7 days
Email only — no passport, no codice fiscale, no address proof.
Install before you fly; activates automatically the moment you land.

What's included in your free eSIM

Try our cutting-edge eSIM technology for free across all 33 European destinations.

  • Free 1 GB across 33 European countries

    Enough for maps, messages, ride-hailing and light browsing when you arrive — works from France and Germany to Iceland and Turkey.

  • Top up anytime to extend

    Add more data or extend your validity whenever you need it — top-ups stack onto the same eSIM, no reinstall, no SIM swap.

  • Fast premium 4G/5G networks

    Connects to top local carriers — the same fast, reliable networks our paid plans use.

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How to claim your free eSIM

This offer is for new users only. Hurry, claim it before it's gone!

1

Tap "Claim now"

Hit the button below — no signup required upfront, just enter your email at checkout.

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2

Receive via email

Your eSIM QR code and install link land in your inbox in seconds.

3

Scan & connect

Scan the QR code from your phone's eSIM settings and you're online across 33 countries.

From Netherlands, the same eSIM keeps working

Hop into any of these neighbouring countries without swapping SIMs — your free plan covers all of them.

Free eSIM for other European destinations

The same free plan works across all 33 countries — pick another destination for arrival-day specifics.

Free eSIM for Netherlands FAQs by co:sim

Everything you need to know about the free new-user eSIM offer.

Does it work on the Amsterdam Metro?
Yes. GVB rolled out 4G across Metro lines 50–54 during the Noord/Zuid line build-out — including the deep tunnel under the IJ between Centraal and De Pijp.
Will it cover the Wadden Islands?
Yes — KPN reaches all five inhabited islands (Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland, Schiermonnikoog) from mainland masts. Coverage weakens on eastern dunes; pre-download offline maps for long hikes.
Does it work on NS trains?
Yes. NS + KPN finished trackside coverage on every Intercity line in 2022; expect reliable 4G at 160 km/h, and the HSL-Zuid to Belgium holds 300 km/h aside from the Willemspoortunnel at Rotterdam.
Will cycling navigation apps work across the country?
Yes. Google Maps cycling mode + Komoot + the Fietsersbond app all run on the eSIM across the 35,000 km national bike network — even the LF coastal routes have signal.
Who's eligible for the free eSIM?
New users who have not previously claimed a free eSIM. Eligibility is verified at checkout.
Will I be charged anything?
$0 is charged for the free eSIM. A valid card is collected at checkout for verification only — this prevents the same person claiming multiple free eSIMs. You only pay if you choose to top up later.
How long is the free eSIM valid?
Install and activate the eSIM within 30 days after purchase. Once activated, the free plan is valid for 7 days from your first connection. After that, top up anytime to extend the validity — the same eSIM keeps working.
Can I top up or buy more data after?
Yes. Top up the same eSIM with any paid plan at any time — your data and validity extend instantly, no reinstall required. You can also buy plans for any of our 190+ other destinations.
Can I claim the free eSIM again?
No. This free eSIM is a new-user offer, so it can only be claimed once.
How does the free plan compare to paid plans?
Same high-quality network coverage. Paid plans offer more data and longer validity — and you can top up onto your free eSIM at any time.

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