eSIM for Europe 
Viasimo's Europe eSIM starts at $1.59 for 1 GB over 7 days, running on local 5G networks where available. Plans last 3 to 180 days, arrive by email in minutes and install from your phone's settings, with no app.
Coverage depends on the plan: 7 to 41 countries
These plans do not all cover the same countries, and a bigger number is not always a superset. Pick your plan, then check your own countries in the coverage step before you pay.
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Does my phone take an eSIM? Check now
Dial *#06# on your phone. If you see an EID number, your phone takes an eSIM. Most phones sold since 2019 do.
Not sure it works on your phone? Check compatibilityWhich networks does the Europe eSIM use?
The host network is chosen automatically when you arrive.
- Data
- 1 GB – 100 GB or unlimited
- Validity
- 3–180 days
- Speed
- 4G LTE / 5G
- Hotspot / tethering
- Supported on most devices
- Activation
- Automatic on arrival
- Speed management
- Roughly 2-3 GB per day at full speed, sometimes less depending on the local carrier, then reduced
- Top-ups
- Add more data from your account, before the plan expires
- Text messages (SMS)
- Data only: use an app for verification codes
- Unused validity
- 180 days before it must be installed
How much data do you need?
The allowances below are our sizing recommendations, not measurements. The plan beside each one is the cheapest option on this page that covers it.
| You are | Plan for | Cheapest plan that covers it |
|---|---|---|
| LightMaps, messaging and the occasional lookup | About 1 GB a week | $1.591 GB, 7 days |
| TypicalMaps, social, photos and some browsing | About 3 to 7 GB a week | $5.005 GB, 30 days |
| HeavyVideo streaming, video calls and uploads | 10 GB a week or more | $8.0010 GB, 31 days |
| Working or sharingTethering a laptop, calls and cloud sync | 20 GB a week or more | $14.99Unlimited, 7 days |
eSIM, local SIM or roaming?
Charged per day
Your carrier roaming
Queue and plastic
A SIM at the airport
$1.59
Viasimo, one bundle
Only the Viasimo figure is a price: it comes from today’s live catalog. The other two rows are directional, not quoted rates.
How Viasimo compares in Europe
Each row puts one of our plans beside the closest plan Airalo and Holafly list for the same destination: the same data allowance and a similar number of days.
| Plan | Viasimo (USD) | Airalo (USD) | Holafly (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 GB · 30 days | $5.00 | $19.50 | No comparable plan |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $10.99 | $31.00 | No comparable plan |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $19.99 | $48.00 | No comparable plan |
| 50 GB · 30 days | $56.99 | $70.00 | No comparable plan |
| 100 GB · 180 days | $114.99 | $185.00 | No comparable plan |
| Unlimited · 7 days2 GB a day at full speed | $39.99 | $27.00 | $27.50 |
Competitor prices collected from their public websites on 23 September 2026. Prices change; check before buying. Competitor prices are in US dollars as each site lists them, not converted. Unlimited plans can carry different fair-use limits from one provider to another.
Sources: Airalo, Europe (); Holafly, eSIM for Europe ()
Important to know
- This is a data-only eSIM. It carries no calls or SMS on its own number.
- Your existing number stays on your primary SIM, so calls and verification texts keep working.
- Your phone must support eSIM, and some carrier-locked phones cannot install one.
- Signal varies with location, terrain, congestion and your handset. Dense urban areas are consistently better served than remote ones.
- 5G only works where the host network has deployed it and your phone supports it. Everywhere else it falls back to 4G LTE.
- Unlimited plans run at full speed up to a fair-use limit, then continue at a reduced speed. Read the fair usage policy
Frequently asked questions
Does an eSIM work in Europe?
Yes. Your Europe eSIM connects automatically the moment you arrive, with no roaming fees and nothing to set up at the airport. Coverage runs on 4G LTE and 5G where the network has rolled it out, and falls back to 4G elsewhere.
Do I get 5G in Europe?
Yes, where it has been deployed. 5G runs on The local networks we use in Europe, and your eSIM uses it automatically on a 5G-capable phone, dropping back to 4G LTE outside covered areas. No country is covered everywhere, so 5G availability varies by location.
Does the Europe eSIM work in Monaco?
No. Monaco is not on this plan's covered list. If you visit on a day trip from Nice or Menton, your phone may pick up a Monaco network near the border and stop loading data. Switch the eSIM to manual network selection and pick a French network. You can usually still get French signal along much of the coast nearby.
Will I have data on a day trip from Dubrovnik to Mostar?
Not in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is not covered by this plan. Your data will work in Croatia and resume when you come back across the border. On the coast road between Split and Dubrovnik you can avoid passing through Bosnia at Neum by using the Pelješac Bridge, which opened in 2022.
Does EU Roam Like at Home apply to this eSIM?
No, and it does not need to. Roam Like at Home is an EU rule for customers of EU operators travelling within the EU and EEA, and since 2026 Ukraine and Moldova. This eSIM uses one allowance across every covered country, including the UK, Switzerland and Türkiye, which are outside that rule.
Can I use the Europe eSIM in Morocco after the ferry from Tarifa?
Yes. Morocco is on this plan's covered list, along with Spain and Gibraltar. On the ferry from Tarifa or Algeciras you will lose signal for part of the crossing, then reconnect to a Moroccan network as you approach Tangier. If data does not return after you disembark, switch airplane mode on and off once.
Are the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man covered?
Yes. Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man all have their own mobile networks and are not part of the UK, so some UK plans charge roaming there. This plan covers all three. Signal drops during the ferry crossings from England or France and returns as you approach the harbour.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Europe?
For 7 days in Europe, Viasimo sells 1 GB for $1.59 and unlimited data for $14.99. Our sizing recommendation, not a measurement: maps, messaging and the occasional lookup, about 1 GB a week; maps, social, photos and some browsing, about 3 to 7 GB a week. The data calculator on this site works it out from how you actually use your phone.
Installing, keeping your number, topping up and hotspot work the same everywhere: see how it works →
Europe: what to know before you land
The Europe plan is the one to pick when a trip mixes EU and non-EU countries: London and Paris, Zurich and Milan, Istanbul and Athens, or Spain with a ferry to Morocco. It covers far more than the EU, including the UK, Switzerland and Türkiye, but a few small states inside Europe's map, such as Monaco, Andorra and Bosnia and Herzegovina, are not on the list.
- Emergency
- 112 across the EU and most of Europe; 999 also works in the UK
- Plugs
- CEFGJL 230V
- Currency
- Euro in most; pound sterling, Swiss franc, Turkish lira and several other local currencies
Main airports
- LHR London Heathrow Airport
- CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- FRA Frankfurt Airport
- AMS Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Apps worth having WhatsAppUberBoltTrainlineOmioCitymapper
Monaco, Andorra and the Neum corridor: gaps inside the map
Most people assume a Europe plan covers every country on the continent. This one covers a long list, but several places that tourists pass through are missing, and you can drift into them without noticing.
- Monaco: a popular day trip from Nice. Monaco runs its own mobile networks, led by Monaco Telecom, and Monaco is not on the covered list. Near the border your phone may hop onto a Monégasque signal and stop loading data. Set network selection to manual and choose a French network if that happens.
- Andorra: reached by road from Barcelona or Toulouse. It is not covered, so expect no data once you are inside the principality.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina: the old coast road between Split and Dubrovnik passes through Bosnia at Neum, a strip of about 20 km of coastline with border checks on either side. Since the Pelješac Bridge opened in 2022, you can stay in Croatia the whole way. Day trips from Dubrovnik to Mostar, and Kosovo, are also outside this plan.
Always check the covered list for every stop, especially on road trips and cruises.
Across the Strait of Gibraltar and the Bosphorus
This plan reaches beyond the edges of the EU in two places that many people combine with a European trip.
In the south, Gibraltar and Morocco are both covered, as is Spain. That makes a Seville, Gibraltar and Tangier itinerary straightforward. Around Gibraltar your phone may switch between Spanish and Gibraltar networks several times as you walk around the bay; that is normal. The ferries from Tarifa or Algeciras to Tangier cross the strait in about an hour, and you will lose signal for part of the crossing before Moroccan networks appear near the port. In Morocco the eSIM can use Orange Morocco.
In the east, Türkiye is covered on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, so a trip that combines Greece and Türkiye, for example Athens, the islands and a ferry from Kos to Bodrum or from Lesbos to Ayvalık, works on one plan. Expect a short loss of service mid-crossing. Georgia and Armenia, often added to a Türkiye trip, are not on this list.
Why EU Roam Like at Home rules don't decide your coverage
You may have read that roaming within the EU is free. That is the EU's Roam Like at Home rule, which the European Commission says applies in all 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, and since 1 January 2026 also in Ukraine and Moldova. It lets customers of an EU mobile operator use their home allowance while travelling.
It does not affect a travel eSIM like this one. This plan works the same way in the EU, in the UK, in Switzerland and in Türkiye: it has one data allowance that you use wherever you are on the covered list. That is particularly useful in the places where EU rules do not apply. The Commission notes that the UK is outside Roam Like at Home, and as non-EU, non-EEA countries, Switzerland and Türkiye are outside it as well.
In practice, travellers with an EU home SIM often use it within the EU and add a plan for the non-EU leg. Visitors from outside Europe, or anyone whose trip includes London, Zurich or Istanbul, get the most value from one plan that covers all of them.
Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Åland
Some of Europe's small islands have their own mobile networks and are not automatically included in UK or Finnish plans. This plan covers Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and the Åland Islands, so ferries to them from England, France, Sweden or Finland are no problem.
On the ferries from Poole or Portsmouth to the Channel Islands, or from St Malo, signal drops in the middle of the crossing and returns as you approach St Helier or St Peter Port. In Jersey you will see the local network JT, and in Åland the island operator Ålcom, which shows that the eSIM has switched to the local partner.
The Baltic ferries between Stockholm, Mariehamn, Helsinki and Tallinn sail through the Stockholm and Åland archipelagos, where you can stay connected to land networks for much of the route, then lose coverage in open water. Some ships run their own maritime mobile networks, which are a separate paid service, so keep an eye on your network name while on board.
Researched October 2026 · 3 sources
- digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu Roaming in the EU (European Commission)
- en.wikipedia.org Neum (Wikipedia)
- en.wikipedia.org Monaco Telecom (Wikipedia)
Eleven days by train from London to Ljubljana via Paris, Lucerne, Milan and Venice
A rail route across five countries for travellers who want one eSIM through EU and non-EU borders: the Eurostar to Paris, TGV Lyria to Switzerland, the Gotthard line into Italy, then Venice and a short hop to Ljubljana and Lake Bled.
When to go May, June and September are best: long days, open mountain railways around Lucerne and fewer crowds than July and August, when Venice and Paris are at their busiest and hottest; winter rail travel works but some summit trips close.
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Day 1 London
London: Westminster to St Paul's
Start at Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, then cross the river and walk the South Bank past the London Eye to Tate Modern. Cross the Millennium Bridge to St Paul's Cathedral and finish in Covent Garden. Book your Eurostar for tomorrow and check in early: allow time for passport checks.
Signal Strong 4G and 5G across central London on the plan's UK partners; some deep Tube tunnels drop between stations.
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Day 2 Paris
Eurostar to Paris: the Seine and Notre-Dame
Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord, about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Take the morning Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord. In the afternoon, walk the Île de la Cité to Notre-Dame, reopened after restoration, and Sainte-Chapelle's stained glass. Cross to the Latin Quarter and follow the Seine's quays west towards the Louvre at sunset.
Signal Expect a short gap in the Channel Tunnel; your phone switches to a French network such as Orange, SFR or Bouygues soon after. Good 5G in central Paris.
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Day 3 Paris
Paris: the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre
Visit the Louvre at opening with a timed ticket, then walk through the Tuileries to the Place de la Concorde. In the afternoon, go to the Eiffel Tower, booking the summit in advance, or view it from the Trocadéro. In the evening, climb up to Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre for the view over the city.
Signal Strong across central Paris and in most Métro stations; some older tunnels between stations still drop.
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Day 4 Lucerne
TGV Lyria to Lucerne
TGV Lyria Paris to Zurich, about 4 hours, then a train to Lucerne, about 45 minutes.
Take the TGV Lyria from Gare de Lyon to Basel or Zurich and change for Lucerne. In the late afternoon, walk across the Chapel Bridge and the Spreuer Bridge, see the Lion Monument and walk the Musegg Wall towers above the old town.
Signal Your phone switches from a French to a Swiss network such as Swisscom, Sunrise or Salt near Basel. Switzerland is not in the EU, but it is on this plan.
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Day 5 Lucerne
Mount Rigi or Mount Pilatus
Take the lake steamer to Vitznau and the cogwheel railway up Mount Rigi, returning by cable car to Weggis, or do the Golden Round Trip to Mount Pilatus by boat, the world's steepest cogwheel railway and a cable car. Check the summit webcams first; clouds can hide the view completely.
Signal Good on Lake Lucerne and at the summits; brief drops on the steepest sections of track and in the cable-car stations.
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Day 6 Milan
Over the Gotthard to Milan
EuroCity from Lucerne to Milan Centrale, about 3 hours 10 minutes.
Take a direct EuroCity train south through the Gotthard Base Tunnel to Milan. In the afternoon, visit the Duomo and climb to its rooftop terraces, walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and see Leonardo's Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie if you have booked weeks ahead.
Signal No signal for much of the 57 km Gotthard Base Tunnel; your phone switches to an Italian network such as TIM, Vodafone or Wind Tre near Chiasso.
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Day 7 Venice
High-speed train to Venice
High-speed train from Milan to Venice, about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Take a Frecciarossa or Italo train to Venice Santa Lucia. Ride vaporetto line 1 down the Grand Canal to St Mark's Square. If you arrive on a day when the Venice access fee applies, pay it in advance or show your hotel booking. Spend the evening walking the quieter backstreets of Cannaregio.
Signal Good across Venice, though the narrowest alleys and thick stone buildings weaken it indoors.
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Day 8 Venice
Venice: St Mark's and the lagoon islands
Visit St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace early, walking the Bridge of Sighs inside the palace. In the afternoon, take the vaporetto to Murano for its glass workshops and on to Burano for the coloured houses and lace. Return at dusk to the Rialto Bridge.
Signal Good on the vaporetto and on Murano and Burano; open lagoon stretches can thin out briefly.
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Day 9 Ljubljana
To Ljubljana
Coach from Venice Mestre or Tronchetto to Ljubljana, about 3.5 to 4 hours, or train with a change at Trieste.
Take the coach or a train via Trieste across the border into Slovenia. In the afternoon, walk Ljubljana's old town along the Ljubljanica river, crossing the Triple Bridge and the Dragon Bridge, and take the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle for the view towards the Alps.
Signal Your phone switches from an Italian to a Slovenian network such as A1 or Telemach near the border, usually without a gap.
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Day 10 Bled
Lake Bled and the Vintgar Gorge
Bus from Ljubljana to Bled, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Take the bus to Bled. Walk the Vintgar Gorge boardwalks in the morning (open spring to autumn only; check dates), then walk round the lake and take a pletna boat to the island church. Climb to Bled Castle in the late afternoon for the view, and try the local cream cake by the lake.
Signal Good round the lake and in Bled town; weaker deep in the Vintgar Gorge.
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Day 11 Ljubljana
Lake Bohinj and back to Ljubljana
Bus from Bled to Bohinj, about 40 minutes, and about 2 hours back to Ljubljana.
Take the bus deeper into Triglav National Park to Lake Bohinj. Ride the Vogel cable car for the view over the Julian Alps, or walk to the Savica waterfall. Return to Ljubljana in the evening for a last walk along the river before flying out of Ljubljana Airport.
Signal Good in Ribčev Laz and at the Vogel stations; patchy on the Savica path and the lake's north shore.
Staying connected on this route
- Download offline maps and your onward tickets before the Gotthard Base Tunnel and the Channel Tunnel, where signal drops.
- Monaco, Andorra and Bosnia and Herzegovina are not on this plan; check the covered list before adding a detour.
- Book the Last Supper, the Eiffel Tower summit and St Mark's Basilica in advance and save the tickets offline.
Itinerary sources · 6
- eurostar.com Eurostar
- sbb.ch SBB: Swiss Federal Railways
- tgv-lyria.com TGV Lyria
- cda.ve.it Comune di Venezia: Venice access fee
- en.wikivoyage.org Wikivoyage: Ljubljana
- slovenia.info Slovenia Tourist Board
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