Looking for an eSIM for Denmark? You have two routes. The Danish carriers YouSee, Telenor, Norlys (formerly Telia) and 3 all offer eSIM, but mostly on subscriptions you manage in their own apps, often with MitID, Denmark's digital ID for residents. Prepaid brands such as Lycamobile sell eSIMs online without a contract. A travel eSIM is the easiest option for a visit: you buy it online, install it before you fly and it connects when you land. This guide shows what each eSIM provider in Denmark offers visitors, the ID rules, and how to set up a travel eSIM.
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eSIM providers in Denmark: the local carriers
Here is what the main Danish carriers say about eSIM on their own websites, checked in October 2026.
YouSee eSIM
Yes, YouSee offers eSIM, and ordering it is free. You order it in Mit YouSee, where you log in with MitID. YouSee says you need two devices, for example a computer and your phone, and your phone must be on Wi-Fi. Your eSIM arrives in Mit YouSee within 10 minutes. If you already have a YouSee SIM card, it stops working as soon as you order the eSIM (YouSee: Order and activate eSIM).
Telia eSIM in Denmark (now Norlys)
Telia's Danish business is now part of Norlys, and telia.dk now takes you to norlys.dk (Norlys buys Telia Denmark, press release). Norlys customers order a new SIM card or an eSIM in Mit Norlys, under their subscription (Norlys: SIM card and eSIM).
Telenor eSIM in Denmark
Telenor Denmark says eSIM is included in all its subscriptions, and customers can order a new eSIM profile in a few minutes at no cost (Telenor: eSIM for all customers).
3 eSIM in Denmark
3 offers eSIM for free to new and existing customers. New customers choose eSIM when they buy a subscription. Existing customers order it in Mit 3. On iPhone you can download it in the Mit 3 app, on Android you scan a QR code, and you need Wi-Fi to download it (3: eSIM).
Prepaid eSIM in Denmark: Lycamobile and others
Lycamobile sells prepaid plans ("taletidskort") without a contract, and you can choose eSIM. You buy a plan online and get a QR code by email. Lycamobile says its eSIM must be activated in Denmark, and after that you can use it abroad according to your plan (Lycamobile: eSIM). Other prepaid brands, such as Lebara, sell in Denmark too. Check their own websites for eSIM options before you count on one.
Can visitors get a prepaid eSIM in Denmark?
Yes, but the route matters.
- Carrier subscriptions from YouSee, Telenor, Norlys and 3 are built for residents. YouSee's eSIM is ordered in Mit YouSee with MitID, Denmark's national eID, which is meant for residents (Life in Denmark: MitID).
- Prepaid eSIMs are easier. Lycamobile says SIM registration isn't mandatory in Denmark and its SIM works without registration. You do need to register it if you later want to switch between a physical SIM and an eSIM (Lycamobile: SIM registration).
- A local plan makes sense if you stay for months or need a Danish +45 number.
For a holiday or a work trip, a travel eSIM skips Danish accounts and apps altogether. You'll find more local options in our guide to the best SIM cards for Denmark.
Travel eSIMs for Denmark
A travel eSIM is a data plan you buy online before your trip. At SimOptions, every plan on the Denmark eSIM page lists Denmark in its coverage. You can pick:
- Denmark-only plans: data for Denmark, with top-ups on most plans.
- Europe plans: data for Denmark and 33 other European countries, handy if you also visit Sweden, Norway or Germany.
- Bouygues Telecom plans: 46 countries including Denmark, and some come with a French +33 number for calls and texts within Europe.
Most travel eSIMs are data-only, so you won't get a Danish number. You call and message through WhatsApp, FaceTime or other apps, and your home line can stay on your phone for texts. Comparing providers? See our list of the best eSIMs for Denmark.
Want an eSIM with a phone number? No travel eSIM at SimOptions gives you a Danish +45 number. Travel Basic+ from Bouygues Telecom has a French +33 number with calls and SMS within Europe, plus 20 GB of data for 15 days in 46 countries, Denmark included.
Does your home SIM work in Denmark?
- EU and EEA SIM cards: Denmark is in the EU, so "roam like at home" applies. The rules also cover Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Moldova and Ukraine (Your Europe: Roaming costs).
- UK SIM cards: the EU rules don't cover them. The UK government says surcharge-free roaming in EU and EEA countries is no longer guaranteed (GOV.UK: Using your mobile in EU and EEA countries). Check your provider's charges for Denmark before you go.
- US, Canadian, Australian and other SIM cards: your home carrier sets its own roaming prices in Denmark.
If your plan charges for roaming, a travel eSIM for data plus your home line for texts and security codes is often the simpler setup.
How to set up a travel eSIM for Denmark
Before you fly
- Check your phone. It must support eSIM and be unlocked. Dial *#06#: if you see an EID, your phone supports eSIM. More in our guide to checking eSIM compatibility.
- Install the eSIM on Wi-Fi at home. Scan the QR code from your email. On iPhone, you can also tap and hold the QR code and choose Add eSIM (Apple: Set up eSIM on iPhone). Step by step: how to install an eSIM.
- Label the line "Denmark" or "Travel" so you can tell it apart from your home line.
When you land
- Turn on the travel eSIM line if it is off.
- Make it your data line. On iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data and choose the travel eSIM (Apple: Use Dual SIM with an eSIM). On a Pixel, use Settings > Network & internet > SIMs (Google: Use dual SIMs on Pixel).
- Turn on data roaming for the travel eSIM. On iPhone, it's under Settings > Cellular, then the travel line, then Cellular Data Options (Apple: Use cellular data on iPhone).
- Keep data roaming off on your home line if your plan charges for roaming abroad.
Not connecting? See the correct roaming settings for an eSIM.
Travelling on after Denmark? Find an eSIM for your next destination. Heading to Norway? Read eSIM providers in Norway.
FAQs
Which eSIM providers are there in Denmark?
YouSee, Telenor, Norlys (formerly Telia) and 3 all offer eSIM, and prepaid brands such as Lycamobile sell eSIMs too. For a visit, travel eSIMs that cover Denmark are the easiest way to get data without a Danish account.
Does YouSee offer eSIM?
Yes. YouSee customers order eSIM for free in Mit YouSee, where they log in with MitID. The eSIM is ready within 10 minutes.
Is there still a Telia eSIM in Denmark?
Telia's Danish business is now part of Norlys, and telia.dk takes you to norlys.dk. Norlys customers order an eSIM in Mit Norlys.
Can I get a prepaid eSIM in Denmark?
Yes. Lycamobile sells prepaid eSIMs online without a contract, and says SIM registration isn't mandatory in Denmark. Its eSIM must be activated in Denmark. A travel eSIM is the alternative you can install at home before you fly.
Can I get a Danish eSIM with a phone number?
A Danish +45 number comes with a plan from a Danish carrier or prepaid brand. Travel eSIMs are mostly data-only. At SimOptions, the Bouygues Telecom plans come with a French +33 number for calls and texts within Europe.
Does my UK SIM work in Denmark without roaming charges?
It depends on your provider. The EU roaming rules don't cover UK SIM cards, and free roaming in the EU and EEA is no longer guaranteed. Check your provider's charges, or use a travel eSIM for data.
When should I install my travel eSIM?
Before you fly, on Wi-Fi. When you land, make the eSIM your data line and turn on data roaming for it.
