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 €3.60, all included
per traveller (Unlimited · 1 day), no fees added at checkout
Your order
Italy · 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 Italy: the essentials
Each traveller has their own eSIM and their own plan. Here is how it works, in short.
eSIM Italy · from €3.60
Networks
TIM, Iliad, Wind, and Vodafone, on 4G and 5G (depending on the plan, details below)
Use
Data only: no Italian number. WhatsApp, FaceTime and other calling apps work over your data.
Plan start
Your plan starts the first time the eSIM Italy 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 Italy plans and prices
One eSIM per traveller, one price per traveller. The configurator shows the group price straight away, discount included.
From
€3.60
per traveller, before group discount
7 days trip
from €6.60
unlimited at €20.40
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 Italy: 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
—
€3.60
3 days
1 GB · €3.80
3 GB · €6.10
7 GB · €9.00Valid for 7 days
€9.90
5 days
—
3 GB · €6.60
7 GB · €9.00Valid for 7 days
€15.20
7 days
3 GB · €6.60
7 GB · €9.00
10 GB · €15.20
€20.40
10 days
3 GB · €6.60Valid for 15 days
7 GB · €9.90
12 GB · €16.10Valid for 15 days
€38.40Valid for 15 days
15 days
7 GB · €9.90
12 GB · €16.10
20 GB · €22.80Valid for 30 days
€38.40
30 days
10 GB · €16.60
20 GB · €22.80
50 GB · €50.60Valid for 90 days
€56.00
90 days
50 GB · €50.60
—
100 GB · €85.40Valid for 180 days
—
180 days
—
—
100 GB · €85.40
—
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 Italy eSIM connects to one of these local operators via roaming.
Italy eSIM: mobile networks by plan
Plans
Operators
Network
All plans
TIM, Iliad, Wind, Vodafone, and WIND (Blu) -
4G5G
5G depends on local coverage and on whether your phone supports it.
Good to know
IP address
your internet connection goes out through another country (France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, Norway, Germany, United States, or Canada). Websites and apps therefore see a foreign IP address, not a local one.
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 Italy? Non-EU visitors now go through the new Entry/Exit System at the border. Here is what to check before you fly, for adults and children, with every fact taken from an official source, cited and dated.
Entry requirements for Italy
British citizens
Italy follows Schengen rules. Each passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the date 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, as a tourist or to see family. Time spent in other Schengen countries in the previous 180 days counts towards the 90 days.1
At the border you may be asked for proof of accommodation, travel insurance, a return or onward ticket and enough money for your stay.1
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is replacing passport stamps: you may need to give your fingerprints and a photo at a booth on your first visit, at no cost. Children aged 11 or younger are not fingerprinted but may be photographed. ETIAS, the future travel authorisation, is not yet in operation.12
Under UK law, you need the permission of everyone with parental responsibility before taking 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.3
In Italy, anyone aged 17 or under cannot check into a hotel or holiday accommodation without an accompanying adult. British children aged 17 and under travelling without their parents do not need any authorisation stamped by the Embassy.1
Checked on 11 October 2026. Source: GOV.UK. Rules can change: check them again before you travel.
U.S. citizens
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your stay, and you need proof of sufficient funds and a return ticket. A passport ever reported lost or stolen, or an expired one, can lead to refusal of entry.4
U.S. citizens may visit Italy for up to 90 days for tourism without a visa. Longer stays require a visa from an Italian Embassy or Consulate.4
As non-EU nationals, U.S. visitors are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) each time they cross the border: officers take a photo and/or fingerprints on the first visit, and the passport is no longer stamped. ETIAS is not yet in operation.562
Children aged 11 or younger are not fingerprinted under the EES but may be photographed. In Italy, anyone aged 17 or under cannot check into a hotel or holiday accommodation without an accompanying adult.1
Checked on 11 October 2026. Source: U.S. Department of State. 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 entering Italy. At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest vaccine recommendations for Italy and ask your doctor about anything else.78
UK travellers: to get medically necessary state healthcare, you need a GHIC or an EHIC. The UK GHIC is free and every member of the family needs their own card. It does not replace travel insurance and does not cover medical repatriation to the UK.89
U.S. travellers: Medicare and Medicaid do not apply overseas, and private hospitals require payment up front. The State Department strongly recommends supplemental insurance covering medical evacuation.10
You may bring personal medication for 30 days, ideally with a copy of the prescription. UK prescriptions are not accepted in Italian pharmacies, which are easy to spot by their green cross.108
Money and payments
The currency is the euro. You can pay in cash or by card throughout the country, and change money at banks and exchange offices in all airports and main stations.7
Many cities charge a tourist tax, usually paid at the hotel and often in cash: ask for a receipt. Venice may also charge an access fee.11
Declare cash worth 10,000 euros or more when you arrive, or it could be seized when you leave.1
Plugs and electricity
Sockets are type C, with 2 or 3 holes, or type L, with larger prongs; multistandard sockets also take the German Schuko plug. The supply is 220 volts at 50 Hz.712
Adapters are sold in supermarkets, specialist shops and most hotels.7
Getting around and driving
UK licence holders can drive on a UK photocard licence; with an old paper licence you may also need an international driving permit (IDP). Hire companies often ask for an IDP anyway.11
U.S. licence holders: Italy's national tourism board states that travellers from non-EU countries need an international driving permit (IDP).13
Seat belts are compulsory and headlights must be on outside towns. The alcohol limit is 0.5 grams per litre, and zero for drivers under 21 and new drivers. Winter tyres or snow chains are required on some roads in autumn and winter.147
Many historic centres are limited traffic zones, marked ZTL in black on yellow and needing a pass, hire cars included. Cameras record number plates, and fines are sent to your home address.1114
High-speed trains offer free Wi-Fi and link Milan and Rome in just over three hours. Validate bus, tram and train tickets bought from a kiosk or machine before you travel, or you may be fined on the spot. Official taxis are white, with a roof sign and a meter.1311
Time difference and climate
Italy runs on Central European Time: UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. That is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year round.7
The climate is generally mild but varies a lot by place and season. Average summer temperatures range from 10.1 to 24.4°C in the north and from 17.2 to 29.6°C in the south; in winter, from -2.7 to 9.9°C in the north and 5.8 to 14.9°C in the south.7
Staying connected as a family
The 4G network covers 99.3% of the country on average. The networks your eSIM uses are listed in the mobile networks section.15
Free Wi-Fi is common in hotels, on trains and in many bars, restaurants and museums. The national Piazza Wi-Fi Italia network has an app, wifi.italia.it, with a map you can download for offline use.15
Check your home mobile plan's charges for data in Italy before you go. Install everyone's eSIM at home over Wi-Fi with the installation guide, so the whole family is online as soon as you land.
The Sirocco eSIM is for data only: to call a local number, use your usual line at your operator's rates.
Travelling with children
You cannot bring meat, milk or products containing them into the EU, but powdered baby milk and baby food are among the exceptions.1
At pools and beaches, always supervise children and keep small ones within arm's reach, even if they can swim or a lifeguard is present. A red flag means you must not enter the water.11
Entering or bathing in public fountains is an offence in many towns, including Florence and Rome. In Rome, children can cool off at the many drinking fountains, the nasoni, instead.1116
Summers bring long spells of very high temperatures, which families with young children should plan around, especially on car journeys and at archaeological sites.17
Keep photos of every passport and permission letter on your phone, and a paper copy in a separate bag.
Emergency numbers
112 is the single, free emergency number, dialled without an area code: the operator puts you through to the right service.710
Ambulance, including paediatric emergencies: 118. Fire: 115. State police: 113.7
In the UK, the FCDO answers 24 hours a day on 020 7008 5000 if something has happened to a friend or relative in Italy.18
The Sirocco eSIM cannot make calls: dial emergency numbers from your usual line.
Your questions
eSIM Italy: 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 Italy?
Not for a holiday. British citizens can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area, and U.S. citizens up to 90 days for tourism.
How long must our passports be valid for Italy?
British passports must be less than 10 years old on arrival and valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area. U.S. passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your stay.
Will my children be fingerprinted at the Italian border?
Not if they are 11 or younger: under the EU Entry/Exit System, young children can be photographed but are not fingerprinted. Older children and adults may give both on their first visit.
Do I need to apply for ETIAS before travelling to Italy?
Not yet. ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are being collected. The EU says it will announce the start date several months in advance.
I am travelling alone with my children: what should I carry?
From the UK, a letter of permission from everyone else with parental responsibility, with their contact details, plus a birth or adoption certificate. Bring a marriage or divorce certificate if your family name differs from your child's.
Are any vaccinations required for Italy?
No vaccinations are compulsory for entering Italy. At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest vaccine recommendations and ask your doctor about anything else.
Can I use my GHIC in Italy?
Yes, for medically necessary state healthcare. Each family member needs their own card, and it does not replace travel insurance: it will not pay for private clinics or repatriation to the UK.
Can I drive in Italy with my licence?
A UK photocard licence is accepted; paper licence holders may also need an international driving permit. Italy's tourism board says drivers from non-EU countries need an IDP, and hire companies often ask for one.
What plug adapter do I need for Italy?
Italian sockets are type C or type L, at 220 volts. If your plugs are different, adapters are sold in supermarkets, specialist shops and most hotels.
Can I bring baby food and formula to Italy?
Yes. Meat and milk products cannot be brought into the EU, but powdered baby milk and baby food are listed as exceptions.
What number should I call in an emergency in Italy?
Dial 112, free and without an area code. For an ambulance, including paediatric emergencies, you can also dial 118. Call from your usual line: the Sirocco eSIM is for data only.
What is the time difference between the UK and Italy?
Italy is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year round: it uses Central European Time, UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer.
Do I need to validate train and bus tickets in Italy?
Yes, if you bought them from a kiosk or machine: validate before you start your journey. Inspectors issue on-the-spot fines for tickets that have not been validated.
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