Student SIM for Germany: land with a German number and 30GB already working, ₹2,999 ($35.99)
A German local number in your name before you fly, 30GB for your first 30 days on Telekom, Vodafone and O2 networks, 100 minutes to India, then ₹1,699 a month with the same number.
Germany student SIM at a glance
The Universal eSIMs Germany student SIM (Arrive Connected Germany) costs ₹2,999 ($35.99) for 30 days with 30GB on Telekom, Vodafone and O2 networks, a German local number active before departure and 100 India minutes. Monthly continuation costs ₹1,699. Local prepaid plans in Germany cost €10 to €20 a month, approx.
Prices checked on 25 October 2026 · Hotspot allowed on every plan · Full refund if your phone cannot install the eSIM
Arrive Connected Germany: plans and prices
Prices include GST. Pay by UPI, card or PayPal; parents can pay from India. A consultant code takes 10% off the starter.
Starter kit
30GB, 30 days₹2,999 ($35.99)
- German local number in your name, live within 48 hours
- 100 minutes to India
- Hotspot allowed
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 networks
Monthly continuation
30GB, 30 days₹1,699 ($19.99)
- Same German local number
- 100 India minutes a month
- Renews only when you confirm
- Or hand off to a local carrier partner
Parent calling pack
30 days₹999 ($11.99)
- 300 minutes India to your German number
- 3GB in Germany for a parent travelling with you
- Installs on the parent's phone
- Buy any time from your account
Arrive Connected Germany pricing, launch pricing
New city. New beginnings. One less worry.
A local number before you fly, data working the moment you land, and someone to message when anything needs a hand.
What you need a German number for in Germany
Each of these verifies a local mobile by SMS or calls you back on it. With the German local number active before departure you can start most of them from India.
Week-one tasks in Germany that need a local number
How Arrive Connected Germany works: the pre-departure timeline
Visa approved: order the kit (2 to 8 weeks before you fly)
Choose Arrive Connected Germany, enter your passport details and travel date, add a consultant code if you have one for 10% off. Pay by UPI or card.
Within 48 hours: your local number is assigned
We email the Germany number, the eSIM QR code and a one-page setup sheet. The number is yours from this point; give it to your university and bank.
One week before departure: install on Wi-Fi
Scan the QR on your phone at home. Takes two minutes. The data plan stays dormant until the eSIM first connects abroad, so nothing is used in India.
Departure day: switch it on at the gate
Turn on the Universal eSIM line and data roaming for that line only. Germany networks connect automatically on landing and your 30 days start then.
Day 25: choose how to continue
Renew the monthly plan in the app, or take the hand-off to a local carrier partner. Your number stays the same either way.
iPhone install guide · Android install guide · eSIM not connecting?
Germany student SIM vs local prepaid carriers vs Indian roaming
Carrier prices are approximate list prices for prepaid plans, indicative for October 2026, converted at indicative rates, and exclude activation fees and taxes where carriers add them. They change often; check the carrier before you decide.
Getting connected in Germany: the options
The case for the kit is not that it is always the cheapest line item. Local prepaid can be cheaper per month once you are settled, and the day-25 hand-off exists for exactly that reason. The kit wins on the first two weeks: the number exists before you land, the identity check is done, and India calling is included.
Your first 7 days in Germany: checklist
- Day 1Switch on the eSIM at the gate. Frankfurt and Munich arrivals are quick, but the train into town needs the DB Navigator app and a working number.
- Day 2Move into your accommodation and get the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from the landlord; you need it for Anmeldung.
- Day 3Book and attend your Anmeldung at the Bürgeramt. Your German number is on the form.
- Day 4Open a current account (N26 in the app, or Sparkasse at a branch) and link your blocked account.
- Day 5Enrol at the university, collect your student ID and semester ticket, and set up portal 2FA.
- Day 6Confirm your health insurance with TK, AOK or Barmer and register the app with your German number.
- Day 7Apply for your residence permit appointment at the Ausländerbehörde; slots fill weeks ahead in Berlin and Munich.
Timings are typical, not fixed. Immigration, university and bank rules change; confirm current requirements with your university's international office.
Universities and cities covered
Universities where Indian students commonly enrol
- Technical University of Munich
- LMU Munich
- RWTH Aachen
- TU Berlin
- Heidelberg University
- University of Stuttgart
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- TU Darmstadt
- University of Hamburg
- Goethe University Frankfurt
- TU Dresden
- University of Bonn
Coverage is on the same national networks local students use. University-specific pages follow after launch.
Cities
- Munich
- Berlin
- Aachen
- Stuttgart
- Frankfurt
- Hamburg
- Heidelberg
- Darmstadt
Intakes
- Winter semester: October, lectures from mid October
- Summer semester: April
Most Indian students fly between 10 September and 5 October. German SIM activation needs an identity check, which we complete before departure, so order at least two weeks ahead.
Germany tips from the setup sheet
- German law requires identity verification before a prepaid SIM works. Doing it in a German supermarket on day one, in German, is the single most common week-one frustration; we complete it online before you fly.
- Many universities include a semester ticket for local transport in your fees; check before buying the Deutschlandticket.
- Keep your Indian SIM on a low plan for Indian bank OTPs, data roaming off.
Registration and regulation. German law requires identity verification (Ident-Verfahren) before any prepaid SIM is activated. We complete video or document identification against your passport before departure. Confirm current rules with the Bundesnetzagentur.
Policies that apply to this plan
Reviews from students in Germany
Verified reviews from students, filtered by country and university, appear here after our launch beta. They come from Trustpilot and our own post-arrival survey. We do not show placeholder or purchased reviews. Read the review policy.
Your number is ready before your flight is.
Order from India, collect the SIM at home or at the airport, and land with a working local number.
Germany student SIM questions
What does the Germany student SIM include?
Arrive Connected Germany includes a German local number in your name that is live before you fly, 30GB of data for 30 days on Telekom, Vodafone and O2 networks, 100 minutes of calls to India, hotspot, and a setup sheet with the Germany first-week checklist. It costs ₹2,999 ($35.99) including GST.
Why do I need a German number before I land in Germany?
The Bürgeramt sends appointment confirmations and the tax ID follow-up to a German number and address. Registration within 14 days of moving in is required in most cities; confirm the local rule. Expatrio, Fintiba and Coracle release your monthly blocked-account payment into a German current account. N26, Deutsche Bank and Sparkasse verify a German mobile for the app and for TAN codes. With the number already on your phone you complete these from India or on day one.
How much does the Germany student SIM cost per month after the first 30 days?
The monthly continuation costs ₹1,699 ($19.99) for 30GB a month with the same number and 100 India minutes. A full first year, starter plus 11 months, comes to ₹21,688. Local carrier prepaid plans cost €10 to €20 a month (approx. ₹910 to ₹1,820) and charge extra for India calls.
Which networks does the Germany student SIM use?
Telekom, Vodafone and O2 networks. Your phone picks the strongest signal in Munich, Berlin, Aachen and across the country. Campus coverage at Technical University of Munich, LMU Munich, RWTH Aachen is on the same national networks that local students use.
Is 30GB enough for a student in Germany?
For most students, yes. Campus and accommodation Wi-Fi carry most video and downloads; mobile data covers maps, messaging, video calls home and hotspot for a laptop. Students typically use 15GB to 35GB a month. If you expect more, the Global eSIM 20GB top-up can be added from the app.
Does the Germany student SIM need identity registration?
German law requires identity verification (Ident-Verfahren) before any prepaid SIM is activated. We complete video or document identification against your passport before departure. Confirm current rules with the Bundesnetzagentur.
When are the Germany intakes and when should I order?
Winter semester: October, lectures from mid October. Summer semester: April. Most Indian students fly between 10 September and 5 October. German SIM activation needs an identity check, which we complete before departure, so order at least two weeks ahead.
Can my parents call me on the German number?
Yes. Any Indian phone can call the German local number at that operator's international rate, or use the parent calling pack: ₹999 for 300 minutes to your number plus 3GB of data valid in Germany for 30 days, for parents who travel with you.
How do I use a consultant code for the Germany student SIM?
Enter the code at checkout. It takes 10% off the starter, so ₹2,999 becomes ₹2,699. Your consultant earns 15% commission. If your consultant does not have a code yet, send them the education consultants page.
What if my phone does not support eSIM?
We post a physical student SIM with the same German local number and plan to any address in India in 1 to 3 days, with KYC completed online under DoT rules. See delivery and KYC. Check your phone first with the compatibility checker.
Related pages
Germany travel eSIM for short visits · All student SIM countries · Arrive Connected kit explained · For education consultants · eSIM compatibility checker · Physical SIM delivery and KYC · Student connectivity checklist · USA student SIM · UK student SIM · Canada student SIM · Australia student SIM
Land in Germany with your number already working
Order after your visa is approved. German local number within 48 hours, 30GB from the moment you land, 100 minutes home. Full refund before the number is assigned.