# Get a Netherlands Phone Number for Calls and Texts

_Last verified 2026-10-05._

DialAnyone offers Netherlands (+31) virtual phone numbers that both make and receive calls and text messages, including SMS verification codes. Activates after the carrier approves your documents, usually within a few business days. No SIM card is needed. Choose a Netherlands mobile number for SMS; Netherlands local numbers are voice-only.

## Capability

Netherlands numbers support both voice calls and SMS.

## Calling rates

- Landline: $0.000–$0.04/min
- Mobile: $0.02–$0.05/min

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I get a Netherlands phone number?

Sign up for DialAnyone, open Browse & Purchase in the Numbers menu, and pick from the Netherlands numbers available at that moment. Activates after the carrier approves your documents, usually within a few business days. No physical SIM card is required. Inventory changes, so the Browse & Purchase tab is the live source of what is available.

### What do I need to get a Netherlands number?

A one-time identity verification with DialAnyone (government photo ID and a selfie, online), and for a Netherlands mobile number the carrier also asks for: any address, in any country. Activates after the carrier approves your documents, usually within a few business days.

### Can I receive calls on my Netherlands number from anywhere?

Yes. Your virtual Netherlands number works globally. Anyone in the Netherlands can call your +31 number and it rings on your phone or in your browser, wherever you are.

### Do I need to be in the Netherlands to use the number?

No. Virtual phone numbers work from anywhere with an internet connection. You can be in any country and still take calls to your Netherlands number and place calls showing your Netherlands caller ID.

### Can I receive SMS on a Netherlands phone number?

Yes. Netherlands numbers support SMS. Choose a Netherlands mobile number for SMS; Netherlands local numbers are voice-only. Because the number is assigned only to you rather than shared on a public inbox, it works for messages that free receive-SMS sites usually miss.

### Can I receive verification codes (OTP) on a Netherlands number?

Usually. A private Netherlands number is far more likely to receive one-time passcodes than a free public number, because shared numbers are recycled and widely blocked. Some services block all VoIP numbers outright, so we cannot guarantee every sender will deliver.

### Is there a free Netherlands phone number to receive SMS?

Free public Netherlands numbers exist on receive-SMS websites, but they are shared by thousands of people, every message is visible to anyone, and most services have already blacklisted them — so codes usually fail. A DialAnyone Netherlands number is private to you for a small monthly fee. Signing up is free and no credit card is required.

### How much does a Netherlands phone number cost?

There is a small monthly fee for the number plus per-minute rates for calls, billed from your credit balance. No long-term contract.