Updated October 10, 2026

Where EU roaming doesn't work

Under the EU's 'roam like at home' rules, you can use your mobile plan from an EU country at no extra cost in 32 countries: the 27 EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway and, since 1 January 2026, Ukraine and Moldova.

Outside this area the rules don't apply: your operator can charge roaming fees, and prices can be high. Some operators include certain countries in their plans, so check yours before you travel.

Popular destinations where EU roaming does not apply

Europe outside the EU roaming area

  • Switzerland

    EU rules don't apply; some operators include this destination. Near the border your phone may connect to a Swiss network while you are still in the EU.

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  • United Kingdom

    EU rules haven't applied since Brexit (nor in Gibraltar, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man); some operators still include this destination.

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  • Andorra

    EU rules don't apply; some operators include this destination.

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  • Monaco

    EU rules don't apply; some operators include this destination.

  • San Marino

    EU rules don't apply; some operators include this destination.

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  • Faroe Islands

    EU rules don't apply: the Faroe Islands are outside the EU.

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Western Balkans

EU rules don't apply. Some operators offer reduced prices under a voluntary EU–Western Balkans agreement; in 2026 the EU authorised talks to extend 'roam like at home', with no date yet.

Caucasus and Central Asia

EU roaming rules don't apply in these countries.

Mediterranean and Middle East

EU roaming rules don't apply in these countries.

Where 'roam like at home' applies in 2026

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Ukraine.

It also covers the EU's outermost regions, such as the Canary Islands, the Azores, Madeira and the French overseas departments, but not overseas countries and territories such as French Polynesia or Aruba.

When your EU plan doesn't apply even inside Europe

  • On ships: at sea your phone can connect to the ship's network, which isn't covered and is usually expensive. Your operator must warn you by text, and data stops at €50 unless you agree to continue.
  • On planes: mobile service on board isn't covered. Use flight mode.
  • Via satellite: if your phone connects through a satellite network, EU price caps don't apply.
  • Near borders: close to Switzerland, your phone can connect to a Swiss network while you are still in the EU and pay non-EU rates. Choose your network manually to avoid it.

How to avoid roaming charges outside the EU

Before you go, check whether your plan includes your destination. If it doesn't, a travel eSIM gives you local data at a fixed prepaid price: you install it before the trip and keep your usual SIM for calls and messages.

Telcomia combines travel safety information (risk levels, embassies and emergency phrases) with prepaid data eSIMs in more than 200 countries.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Switzerland included in EU roaming?

No. Switzerland is outside the EU roaming area, so EU rules don't apply there. Some operators include it in their plans; check yours before you go.

Is the UK included in EU roaming after Brexit?

No. Since Brexit, EU roaming rules don't apply in the United Kingdom. Some operators have chosen to keep including it.

Do Ukraine and Moldova have EU roaming?

Yes. Since 1 January 2026, Ukraine and Moldova are part of 'roam like at home' with the EU.

Does EU roaming work in the Western Balkans?

Not yet. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia are outside the EU roaming area. Some operators apply reduced prices, and in 2026 the EU authorised talks to extend 'roam like at home'.

Does EU roaming work in Turkey?

No. Turkey is outside the EU roaming area, so your operator can charge roaming fees there.

Sources

Information checked on October 10, 2026.