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
Switzerland · 7 days · 1 eSIM
1 eSIM · 7 GB7 days · €11.40 per eSIM€11.40
Family discount: −10% from 3 eSIMs
FeesIncluded
Total to pay€11.40
that's €11.40 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€11.40family discount from 3 eSIMs
Before you pay
eSIM Switzerland: the essentials
Each traveller has their own eSIM and their own plan. Here is how it works, in short.
eSIM Switzerland · from €3.70
Networks
Sunrise, Salt, TDC Sunrise, and Swisscom, on 4G and 5G (depending on the plan, details below)
Use
Data only: no Swiss number. WhatsApp, FaceTime and other calling apps work over your data.
Plan start
Your plan starts the first time the eSIM Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 €8.00
unlimited at €21.80
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 Switzerland: 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 · €7.60
—
€10.40
5 days
—
3 GB · €8.00
7 GB · €11.40Valid for 7 days
€16.10
7 days
3 GB · €8.00
7 GB · €11.40
10 GB · €19.00
€21.80
10 days
3 GB · €8.00Valid for 15 days
7 GB · €11.80
12 GB · €19.40Valid for 15 days
€40.30Valid for 15 days
15 days
7 GB · €11.80
12 GB · €19.40
30 GB · €31.80Valid for 30 days
€40.30
30 days
10 GB · €20.40
30 GB · €31.80
50 GB · €50.00Valid for 90 days
€59.30
90 days
50 GB · €50.00
—
100 GB · €84.20Valid for 180 days
—
180 days
—
—
100 GB · €84.20
—
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 × €11.40 · Group discount −10% (−€4.56) · that is €10.26 per person
Possible networks, depending on the plan and availability: the Switzerland eSIM connects to one of these local operators via roaming.
Switzerland eSIM: mobile networks by plan
Plans
Operators
Network
GB plans
Sunrise, Salt, Salt/Orange, TDC Sunrise, and Swisscom
4G5G
Unlimited plans
Sunrise, Salt, Salt/Orange, and TDC Sunrise
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, Germany, United States, Canada, or Norway). 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
Switzerland is in the Schengen area but not in the EU, and a few details differ, from francs to plugs. Here is what families should sort out before going, with every fact from an official source, cited and dated.
Entry requirements for Switzerland
British citizens
Switzerland follows Schengen rules. Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the date you arrive, and its expiry date must be 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. Days spent in other Schengen countries during the previous 180 days count towards those 90 days.1
At Swiss border control you may be asked for proof of accommodation, proof of travel insurance, a return or onward ticket, and proof that you have enough money for your stay: around 100 Swiss francs a day.1
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out across the Schengen area. On your first visit you may need to register fingerprints and a photo at a special booth. Registration is free, but allow extra time at the border.1
Children aged 11 or younger do not have their fingerprints scanned under EES, but they can be asked to have their photo taken.1
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.2
You might be asked for that letter at a UK or foreign border. Single parents whose family name differs from the child's should also carry a divorce or marriage certificate.2
Checked on 11 October 2026. Source: GOV.UK. Rules can change: check them again before you travel.
U.S. citizens
Switzerland applies the Schengen rules. For the latest visa information, the State Department refers you to the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C.3
The State Department advises a passport valid for at least three months beyond your stay, and says you will need sufficient proof of funds and a return plane ticket.3
Switzerland uses the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) for visitors from outside the EU and EFTA staying up to 90 days. On your first entry you give a facial image and fingerprints, passports are no longer stamped, and checks can take longer, so arrive at the airport in good time.4
Each child needs their own U.S. passport: children travelling to most countries are required to have one, and all U.S. citizens need a passport book to re-enter the United States by air.56
A child travelling alone or with only one parent may need a letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized: from the other parent, or signed by both parents if the child travels with a guardian or alone.5
Checked on 11 October 2026. Source: U.S. Department of State, USAGov, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 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 to enter Switzerland. UK travellers should check TravelHealthPro's Switzerland guide at least 8 weeks before the trip; with a pre-existing condition, get personal advice from a doctor.71
UK travellers: medically necessary state healthcare requires a GHIC or EHIC, and British nationals can use a UK GHIC in Switzerland. It does not replace travel insurance, and it does not cover ski or mountain rescue or repatriation.89
For skiing, hiking and other mountain activities, your insurance should include mountain rescue services, helicopter costs and repatriation.10
U.S. travellers: Medicare does not apply overseas. Swiss providers ask you to settle bills on site and claim a refund from your insurer later, and hospitals commonly ask for a deposit, so check that your plan covers you abroad.11
Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging, with your doctor's prescription.11
Money and payments
The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). Euros are increasingly accepted, especially in tourist and border areas, but change is given in francs.712
Major credit cards are widely accepted, though many vendors only take chip-and-PIN cards. Cash machines are easy to find and accept U.S. debit cards.13
Besides banks, you can change money at the Swiss Federal Railways counters in main stations and at airports, even at weekends and on public holidays.14
Plugs and electricity
The supply is 230 V at 50 Hz. Switzerland uses type J (three-pin) and type C (two-pin) plugs, and two-pin type C plugs also fit type J sockets.15
If your chargers have another kind of plug, pack an adapter; most hotels also have adaptors.15
Getting around and driving
Public transport is excellent, punctual and safe. Buy and validate train, bus and tram tickets before boarding: they cannot be bought on board, and inspectors issue on-the-spot fines.16
Several resorts cannot be reached by car, including Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Wengen, Mürren, Riederalp, Bettmeralp, Braunwald, Stoos and the Rigi.17
UK photocard licences are accepted; with an old paper licence, you may need to update it or carry the 1968 international driving permit. A valid U.S. licence can be used for up to one year after arrival.1016
Motorways require a vignette, either a windscreen sticker or an e-vignette linked to the number plate, valid from 1 December of the previous year until 31 January of the following year. Rental cars usually have one already: check with the rental company.101816
Speed limits are 120 km/h on motorways, 100 km/h on expressways, 80 km/h outside built-up areas and 50 km/h in towns. Headlights stay on at all times, and turning right on red is illegal.16
Children under 12 who are shorter than 150 cm must travel in a child restraint. In winter, fit winter tyres and snow chains.1710
Time difference and seasons
Switzerland is one hour ahead of the UK all year round.17
The seasons are clearly distinct. In July and August daytime temperatures range from 18 to 28 °C (65 to 82 °F); in January and February from -2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F); in spring and autumn from 8 to 15 °C (46 to 59 °F).19
Temperatures vary with altitude, and mountain weather can change suddenly. Pack a sweater, good walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light rain jacket.1910
Staying connected as a family
4G and 5G mobile networks cover almost the whole country, but some high-altitude areas have no coverage. The networks your eSIM uses are listed in the mobile networks section.12
Outside towns, always carry a fully charged phone, together with a map.10
Install everyone's eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before you leave, so the whole family is online on arrival. The installation guide takes a few minutes.
Before a mountain day out, download offline maps and tickets at the hotel so you do not depend on the signal.
The Sirocco eSIM is for data only: to call a Swiss number, use your usual line at your operator's rates.
Travelling with children
Children under 6 travel free on public transport with an accompanying adult who has a valid ticket. Children aged 6 to 15 travel free when accompanied by a parent holding a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Half Fare Card, with the complimentary Swiss Family Card, available from public transport ticket offices.2021
Ticks are a health risk, especially between April and October. After walks in woods or long grass, check children's skin carefully and remove any ticks quickly.822
Keep photos of every passport and consent letter on your phone, and a paper copy in a separate bag.
Emergency numbers
112 for any emergency (ambulance, fire, police). Ambulance: 144. Fire: 118. Police: 117.23
For U.S. visitors, 144 is the Swiss equivalent of 911 for medical emergencies.16
Air rescue (Rega): 1414. Poisoning: 145. Roadside assistance: 140.12
In the UK, the FCDO answers 24 hours a day on 020 7008 5000 if something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.23
The Sirocco eSIM cannot make calls: dial emergency numbers from your usual line.
Your questions
eSIM Switzerland: 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 Switzerland?
British citizens can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. For U.S. citizens, the State Department refers you to the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. for the latest visa information.
Will my children be fingerprinted at the Swiss border?
Under the EU Entry/Exit System, children aged 11 or younger do not have their fingerprints scanned, but they can be asked to have their photo taken. Allow extra time at the border.
I am travelling alone with my children: what should I carry?
From the UK, a permission letter from everyone else with parental responsibility, plus a birth or adoption certificate. U.S. families: a consent letter from the other parent, preferably in English and notarized.
Are any vaccinations compulsory for Switzerland?
No vaccinations are compulsory to enter Switzerland. UK travellers can check TravelHealthPro's Switzerland guide at least 8 weeks before leaving; ask your doctor about anything specific.
Can I use my GHIC in Switzerland?
Yes, British nationals can use a UK GHIC there for medically necessary state healthcare. It is not an alternative to travel insurance and does not cover ski or mountain rescue.
Can I pay by card in Switzerland?
Yes, major credit cards are widely accepted, although many vendors only take chip-and-PIN cards. Cash machines are easy to find and accept U.S. debit cards. The currency is the Swiss franc.
Do I need a plug adapter in Switzerland?
Swiss sockets take type J (three-pin) and type C (two-pin) plugs, at 230 V. If your chargers use another plug, pack an adapter; most hotels also have them.
Can I drive in Switzerland with my licence?
A UK photocard licence is accepted; paper licence holders may need the 1968 international driving permit. A valid U.S. licence can be used for up to one year after arrival. Motorways require a vignette.
Which number should I call in an emergency in Switzerland?
112 works for ambulance, fire and police. You can also dial 144 for an ambulance, 118 for the fire service and 117 for the police. Call from your usual line.
Do children pay on Swiss trains?
Children under 6 travel free with an adult who has a valid ticket. Children aged 6 to 15 travel free with the complimentary Swiss Family Card when a parent holds a Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex or Swiss Half Fare Card.
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