Product info
Brussels eSIM plans
| Unlimited data · 5 days | $14.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Ohayu recommendsUnlimited data · 10 days | $27.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 15 days | $37.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 30 days | $49.99 | Buy eSIM |
| 3GB prepaid eSIM · 14 days | $7.49$2.50 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 5GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $10.49$2.10 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 10GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $16.49$1.65 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 15GB prepaid eSIM · 60 days | $20.79$1.39 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 20GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $24.99$1.25 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 50GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $54.99$1.10 / GB | Buy eSIM |
You can install your eSIM before the trip and activate it when you arrive in Belgium. Validity starts after eSIM activation.
Plan details
How much mobile data you need
What's the best eSIM for Brussels?
Brussels weekend – 3 GB
Maps, waffles, and museum photos over 3-4 days.
A week in Belgium – 10 GB
Maps, social media, video calls, and train bookings.
Brussels + Bruges + Ghent – 20 GB
Classic Belgium by rail. One eSIM covers the whole route.
Remote work – Unlimited
Hotspot for your laptop from a café in Ixelles.
Coverage and network
Honest about coverage
Belgium mobile networks
Belgium ranks 32nd globally at 143 Mbps - the fastest country in Western Europe on this list - and Brussels itself runs 185 Mbps download. The country is small and densely covered, so there is very little to warn you about. (Speedtest by Ookla, June 2026)
Speedtest Global Index · Mobile · Brussels · June 2026
Download
185.2 Mbps
Upload
21.52 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
Global rank
#46 of 98
Real Brussels conditions
- Grand Place & the EU quarter: Strong 5G across the centre, the EU institutions area, Ixelles and Saint-Gilles. No trouble with video calls anywhere in the city.
- Metro & trains: The Brussels metro has coverage in stations and most tunnel sections. Intercity trains to Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp hold signal for essentially the whole journey.
- Charleroi is not Brussels: Worth knowing before you book: "Brussels South Charleroi" is about 55 km from the city, roughly an hour by shuttle bus. Coverage is fine there, it is just a lot further out than the name suggests.
One eSIM, the whole country
Brussels is just the start - this eSIM covers all of Belgium. Keep the same plan for Bruges, Ghent, or Antwerp.
How to install eSIM
Connected in 3 steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose your data plan before your trip.
- 02
Download & install
Log in to your account, tap your eSIM, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- 03
Land & activate
Activate when you arrive in Belgium. Turn on roaming for the eSIM and it connects to a local network.
Before you buy, make sure your phone supports eSIM — see Ohayu compatible devices list or dial *#06#. It's a free request to your phone's settings. If you see the EID number — your phone is eSIM-compatible.
Arriving in Brussels
Free Wi-Fi at the Brussels airports
If you are reading this at the gate, both airports have free Wi-Fi - register once with an email address and Brussels Airport reconnects you automatically next time.
Side by side
Brussels eSIM Comparison
Indicative comparison based on publicly listed Belgium plans as of July 2026. Competitor pricing and policies change - check their sites for current terms.
Frequently asked questions
Where to buy a SIM card in Brussels?
There are Proximus, Orange and BASE shops across the city, and retailers like Carrefour, MediaMarkt and Relay register prepaid SIMs against a passport. Avoid the very cheap MVNOs unless you have Belgian ID - see the next question. A travel eSIM like Ohayu skips the whole thing: install before you fly and after landing it can connect you to supported networks like Proximus, Orange or BASE.
Do I need to show ID to buy a SIM card in Brussels?
Yes. Belgium has required prepaid SIM registration since December 2016, under the Act of 1 September 2016 and the Royal Decree of 27 November 2016. The good news for visitors is that a foreign passport is accepted - you do not need Belgian ID.
The catch is which retailer you pick. Several budget MVNOs only offer online registration that requires a Belgian eID, residence permit or a Belgian payment method like Bancontact, with no in-shop or passport route. Buy from a big-operator store or a retailer that registers passports at the counter. Travel eSIMs like Ohayu have no registration step - they are data-only with no Belgian number.
Will it work on day trips to Bruges, Ghent or Antwerp?
Yes, and well. Belgium is compact and densely covered, so the intercity trains hold signal nearly the whole way and all three cities have strong 5G. The same eSIM covers them - no need for anything extra.
Why isn't my eSIM working in Brussels?
In the Metro tunnels and the deeper Gare du Midi levels, expect a dip. When it is none of those, the culprit is nearly always the data-line setting. Choose Ohayu, permit roaming, flip Airplane mode. Otherwise chat and support@ohayu.com are open 24/7.
