ChildrenSame price as an adult · 3 GB recommended (Light use)
3. Your plan
Price per eSIM
Other data amountsfrom 1 GB to 100 GB
Each phone must support eSIM; this check does not block your purchase.
Final price−10% from 3 eSIMs
From €3.70, all included
per traveller (Unlimited · 1 day), no fees added at checkout
Your order
Germany · 7 days · 1 eSIM
1 eSIM · 7 GB7 days · €9.00 per eSIM€9.00
Family discount: −10% from 3 eSIMs
FeesIncluded
Total to pay€9.00
that's €9.00 per person
Bank cardApple PayGoogle Pay
Installation link received usually in under 2 minutes
The plan starts the first time you connect at your destination
Payment secured by Stripe: your card details never pass through Sirocco
Total · 1 eSIM€9.00family discount from 3 eSIMs
Before you pay
eSIM Germany: the essentials
Each traveller has their own eSIM and their own plan. Here is how it works, in short.
eSIM Germany · from €3.70
Networks
O2, Vodafone, E-Plus, and T-mobile/Telekom, on 4G and 5G (depending on the plan, details below)
Use
Data only: no German number. WhatsApp, FaceTime and other calling apps work over your data.
Plan start
Your plan starts the first time the eSIM Germany connects on arrival. Install the eSIM before you leave, on Wi-Fi. To be activated within 90 days of purchase.
Unlimited
1 GB a day at full speed, reset every 24 hours from activation. Then reduced to 512 kbit/s. An unlimited plan cannot be topped up.
GB plans
Can be topped up from the trip dashboard, with no reinstalling: only the eSIM of the traveller concerned is topped up.
The online diagnostic checks your eSIM with the operator and gives you the fix. If the fault lies with the network, we send you a new eSIM, free of charge.
Support
Replies 7 days a week from an automated assistant, in your language, usually within minutes; the team takes over Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm (Paris time).
Choose my eSIMsThe group price appears straight away, discount included.
Catalogue prices
eSIM Germany plans and prices
One eSIM per traveller, one price per traveller. The configurator shows the group price straight away, discount included.
From
€3.70
per traveller, before group discount
7 days trip
from €7.10
unlimited at €21.30
Group discount
−10%
from 3 eSIMs, shown before you pay
The choices offered at checkout, by trip length
Exactly the configurator's choices, for each length sold. Prices per traveller.
eSIM Germany: choices offered by trip length, price per traveller
Trip length
Light useMessages, maps, email
Regular use+ social media, photos
Heavy use+ video, video calls
UnlimitedNo counting, for the whole trip
1 day
—
1 GB · €3.80
—
€3.70
3 days
1 GB · €3.80
3 GB · €6.60
7 GB · €9.00Valid for 7 days
€9.90
5 days
—
3 GB · €7.10
7 GB · €9.00Valid for 7 days
€16.10
7 days
3 GB · €7.10
7 GB · €9.00
10 GB · €13.30
€21.30
10 days
3 GB · €7.10Valid for 15 days
7 GB · €9.50
12 GB · €13.70Valid for 15 days
€37.00Valid for 15 days
15 days
7 GB · €9.50
12 GB · €13.70
30 GB · €20.40Valid for 30 days
€37.00
30 days
10 GB · €14.20
30 GB · €20.40
50 GB · €35.90Valid for 90 days
€51.70
90 days
50 GB · €35.90
—
100 GB · €60.20Valid for 180 days
—
180 days
—
—
100 GB · €60.20
—
Unlimited. 1 GB a day at full speed, reset every 24 hours from activation. Then reduced to 512 kbit/s. “—”: choice not offered for this length. For your exact dates, the configurator picks the plans that cover the whole trip.
Example: 4 travellers, 7 days, Regular use · 7 GB
4 × €9.00 · Group discount −10% (−€3.60) · that is €8.10 per person
Possible networks, depending on the plan and availability: the Germany eSIM connects to one of these local operators via roaming.
Germany eSIM: mobile networks by plan
Plans
Operators
Network
GB plans
O2, Vodafone, Vodafone D2, E-Plus, and T-mobile/Telekom
4G5G
Unlimited plans
O2, Vodafone, Vodafone D2, E-Plus, and T-mobile/Telekom
4G5G
5G depends on local coverage and on whether your phone supports it.
As a family or a group
One purchase, one eSIM per person.
1
Search as a group
Destination, dates and number of travellers. The group price shows straight away.
2
Confirm each phone
You confirm that each phone accepts eSIMs. A guide shows you how to check in 30 seconds.
3
Pay once
Total, price per person and discount shown before you pay.
4
Everyone installs their own
A personal link for each traveller, a step-by-step guide, a QR code as a backup.
Send each traveller their eSIM
Enter each traveller's number: they receive a personal link by SMS to install their eSIM.
No number? Send the link by e-mail or share it yourself.
Sent
Opened
Installed
Connected
Someone has run out of data?
You top up their eSIM from the trip dashboard, with no reinstallation and without affecting the others. Data used up: the connection stops and nothing extra is charged.
Child mode
When you order, choose the Child profile for a traveller.
Choose my eSIMsThe group price appears straight away, discount included.
Getting set up
Install before you leave, switch on when you land
Before you leave, on Wi-Fi: open your personal link and follow the guide (iPhone or Android). Do not delete the eSIM afterwards: it cannot always be reinstalled.
When you arrive: turn on data roaming for the Sirocco line only.
Your usual line stays active for calls and texts, at your operator's rates.
Comparison between the Sirocco eSIM, your operator's data roaming and a SIM card bought locally
Sirocco eSIM
Your operator's data roaming
SIM card bought locally
Installation
before you leave
nothing to install
on arrival
Price
shown before you pay
depends on your plan: check with your operator
depends on the seller
Your usual number
stays active alongside
yes
card removed from the phone, unless dual SIM
For a group
one purchase, one eSIM per person, everyone's progress visible
each person sorts it out with their operator
each person buys their own
Choose my eSIMsThe group price appears straight away, discount included.
Practical guide
Planning a family trip to Germany? Here is what to sort out before you go: passports and permission letters, health cover, money, plugs and driving rules. Every fact comes from an official source, cited and dated.
Entry requirements for Germany
British citizens
Germany follows Schengen rules. Each passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the day you arrive, and must expire at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.1
You can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, including to see family or friends. Days spent in other Schengen countries in the previous 180 days count towards the 90.1
At German border control you may need to show a return or onward ticket and prove that you have enough money for your stay.1
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is being introduced: on your first visit you may need to register fingerprints and a photo, at no cost. Children aged 11 or younger are not fingerprinted but may be photographed. Expect longer waits at the border. ETIAS is not yet in operation.12
A temporary reintroduction of border controls is in place at Germany's land borders, so keep passports to hand if you arrive by road or rail from a neighbouring country.1
Under UK law, you need the permission of everyone with parental responsibility to take a child abroad. A letter from them, with their contact details and the trip details, is usually enough; a birth or adoption certificate helps to show your relationship, and a marriage or divorce certificate if your family name differs from your child's.3
You cannot bring meat, milk or products containing them into the EU, but powdered baby milk and baby food are among the exceptions. Declare any amount above 10,000 euros in cash.1
Checked on 11 October 2026. Source: GOV.UK, travel-europe.europa.eu. Rules can change: check them again before you travel.
U.S. citizens
Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond your stay, and the State Department recommends at least 6 months. You will need proof of sufficient funds and a return ticket.4
The German Federal Police adds that the passport must have been issued within the last ten years. Travellers exempt from the EU visa requirement need no visa for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period; for current visa information, the State Department refers you to the German Embassy.54
Under the EES, officers take a photo of your face and/or scan your fingerprints on your first entry, and passports are no longer stamped. If asked for a photo and fingerprints, refusing means being turned away.65
If your child travels with only one parent, a consent letter from the other parent is advised, preferably in English and notarised. German police check minors crossing an external border just like adults.78
Checked on 11 October 2026. Source: U.S. Department of State, USAGov, German Federal Police, travel-europe.europa.eu. Rules can change: check them again before you travel.
Travelling on another passport, such as Irish, Canadian or Australian? The rules may differ: check with your own government before you go.
Health and insurance
No vaccinations are compulsory for entry into Germany. For advice on any other vaccines, contact your doctor, ideally at least 8 weeks before the trip.91011
UK travellers need a GHIC or EHIC for medically necessary state healthcare in Germany. The GHIC is free and every member of the family needs their own card.1112
A GHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance: it does not cover medical repatriation, private clinics or treatment ruled non-urgent.11
U.S. travellers: Medicare and Medicaid do not work overseas, and most hospitals and doctors do not accept U.S. health insurance. The State Department strongly recommends supplemental insurance covering medical evacuation.13
Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with the prescription. Prescription medicines cannot be received by post in Germany.13
Money and payments
The currency is the euro. Paying in cash is very popular, although most shops accept debit and credit cards, and you can withdraw cash at ATMs.14
Some places, particularly restaurants, only take cash, so keep some on you. Change money only at banks, cash machines or official exchange offices, and check your change.1516
Plugs and electricity
According to the German National Tourist Board, the mains voltage is 220 V and Type F sockets are standard, with Type C (Euro plug) used for small devices. British and U.S. plugs need an adaptor.14
Hotel bathrooms usually have a shaver socket that also takes British and U.S. plugs.14
Getting around and driving
With a UK photocard licence you can drive for up to 6 months; for longer stays you need the 1968 international driving permit as well. A valid U.S. licence also lets you drive for up to six months.1617
Traffic drives on the right and overtaking on the right is illegal. The limit is 50 km/h in towns, often 30 km/h near schools, and 130 km/h is the recommended speed on unrestricted motorways. Speed limits are strictly enforced.181719
Seat belts are required front and back, and phones may not be used while driving. Keep your registration, insurance, a first-aid kit, a reflective vest and a warning triangle in the car; snow or all-season tyres are compulsory in snowy or icy conditions.17
After any accident, even a minor one, stay with your vehicle and wait for the police. Some city centres are low-emission zones that only vehicles meeting set exhaust standards may enter.1716
Buses, trams, trains and underground lines form an extensive network. Strikes can disrupt services, so check schedules before you travel.17
Time difference and when to go
Germany is one hour ahead of the UK all year round.10
Germany has a temperate climate with rain throughout the year and few major temperature swings. Mild winters (2 °C to –6 °C) and warm summers (18 °C to 20 °C) are the norm.9
From December to March, snow and ice are possible even in large cities such as Berlin, so pack clothes and shoes suited to sub-zero temperatures.20
Staying connected as a family
According to the Federal Network Agency (January 2025), around 97.5% of Germany's area has 4G coverage from at least one network, and around 93.9% has 5G. The networks your eSIM uses are listed in the mobile networks section.21
Install everyone's eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before you leave, so the whole family is online as soon as you land. The installation guide takes a few minutes.
The Sirocco eSIM is for data only: to call a local number, use your usual line at your operator's rates.
Travelling with children
Children under 12 must sit in a child seat unless they are taller than 1.5 m.19
From spring to autumn, ticks can spread Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis, mainly in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Dress children in clothing that covers as much skin as possible, and see a doctor if anyone is bitten.9
Cyclists have priority in bike lanes, which often run along pavements: teach children to look out for bikes before stepping into one.17
Medicines are sold only in pharmacies, found across cities and at larger stations and airports. Outside normal opening hours, pharmacies take turns to provide an on-call service.14
Keep photos of every passport and permission letter on your phone, and a paper copy in a separate bag.
Emergency numbers
Dial 112 for an ambulance or the fire service and 110 for the police. You may ask for an English-speaking operator.2213
For a doctor outside normal practice hours, when it is not life-threatening, call 116 117. If a child goes missing, the 116 000 hotline works in every EU country.1423
In the UK, the FCDO answers 24 hours a day on 020 7008 5000 if something has happened to a relative abroad.22
The Sirocco eSIM cannot make calls: dial emergency numbers from your usual line.
Your questions
eSIM Germany: frequently asked questions
Questions about the eSIM
Is my phone compatible?
On the phone, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, it accepts eSIMs. It must not be locked to a network (a phone bought with a contract). Sirocco does not check the model: you confirm each phone yourself when you order.
The eSIM activates the first time it connects to a network at your destination; the plan runs from that moment. You can install it before you leave.
Can I buy the whole family's eSIMs in one go?
Yes. You choose the destination, the dates and the number of travellers (up to 10), then a plan for each person. You pay once. Each traveller then receives their personal installation link, without creating an account. From 3 eSIMs in the same order, 10% is taken off the total, rounded in your favour. The discount is shown before payment.
Do I keep my usual number?
Yes. The Sirocco eSIM is added alongside your usual line, which stays active for calls and texts, at your operator's rates. The Sirocco eSIM is for data only: internet calling and messaging apps work with your data.
What happens when my data runs out?
The connection stops; nothing extra is charged. You can top up the eSIM concerned from the trip dashboard, on the same eSIM, with no reinstallation.
Is the unlimited plan really unlimited?
There is no data cap, but a fair use policy applies. 1 GB a day at full speed, reset every 24 hours from activation. Then reduced to 512 kbit/s.
Can I transfer an eSIM that is already installed?
No: an installed eSIM stays tied to the phone it was installed on. Before installation, the organiser can reassign an eSIM to another traveller from the trip dashboard.
Questions about the trip
Do I need a visa to visit Germany?
British citizens can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Visa-exempt travellers need no visa for the same short stays; Americans should check current rules with the German Embassy.
How long must my passport be valid for Germany?
For British passports, issued less than 10 years before arrival and valid at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area. The State Department recommends Americans have at least 6 months' validity.
Will my children be fingerprinted at the border?
Under the EES, children aged 11 or younger do not have their fingerprints scanned, but they may be asked for a photo. Registration is free.
Do I need ETIAS for Germany?
Not yet. ETIAS is not in operation and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months ahead.
I am travelling alone with my children: what should I carry?
A letter of permission from the other parent, with their contact details and the trip details. A birth certificate helps, plus a marriage or divorce certificate if your family names differ.
Are any vaccinations compulsory for Germany?
No, there are no compulsory vaccinations for entry into Germany. For advice on any other vaccines, speak to your doctor well before you travel.
Does my GHIC work in Germany?
Yes, for medically necessary state healthcare. It is free, each family member needs their own, and it does not replace travel insurance.
Can I pay by card everywhere in Germany?
Most shops accept debit and credit cards, but cash is very popular and some places, especially restaurants, take cash only. Carry some euros.
What plug adaptor do I need for Germany?
Sockets are Type F, with Type C common for small devices. British and U.S. plugs need an adaptor, though hotel bathroom shaver sockets usually take them.
Can I drive in Germany with my licence?
Yes, for up to 6 months with a UK photocard licence or a valid U.S. licence. Children under 12 need a child seat unless they are taller than 1.5 m.
Which numbers should I call in an emergency in Germany?
112 for an ambulance or the fire service, 110 for the police, and 116 117 for a doctor outside normal hours. Call from your usual line.
What is the time difference with Germany?
Germany is one hour ahead of the UK throughout the year, on the same time as Italy.
Is there mobile coverage across Germany?
Yes, broadly: around 97.5% of the country's area has 4G from at least one network, according to the Federal Network Agency's January 2025 figures.
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