Can I Travel Internationally With Starlink? Roam’s New 2026 Travel Policy Explained

Starlink Roam is one of the most versatile ways to get high-speed internet nearly anywhere in the world, but its limitations since launch have been unclear and inconsistent. Starlink has cemented its Roam policy for international travel, so this is our guide for what you can and cannot do when traveling abroad with Starlink.

The most important things to know are that only the Roam Unlimited plan supports international travel, that there is a 30-day limit on usage outside your home country, and that a new identity verification is required.

This policy is effective immediately for new customers and will go into effect for existing customers on August 17, 2026.

The biggest changes to Roam's global usage are that 100GB and 300GB plans no longer work internationally. The $175 Roam Unlimited plan is required. Plus, the 60-day allowance has been reduced to 30 days. 

If you run past the limit, your device will no longer connect, and you must return to your country of origin to reactivate it. There are a few options to avoid deactivation. 

Upgrade to the Local Priority for a 60-day allowance, or a Global Priority for unlimited international access. These plans are expensive and typically meant for business use, but are available to individuals. 

If you're abroad for an extended period, you can choose to localize your account to a new country. This requires creating a new account with a legal address and a new email address. You will then need to transfer your Starlink dish to the new account. Be aware that dishes can only be transferred after 90 days.

Your "home country" is the country/region your Starlink account is tied to. There are grouped regions that include multiple countries. The U.S., Canada, and their territories count as one region, as do dozens of European countries count as one. All other countries are counted individually. 

Many countries are not authorized to use Starlink, so you should check Starlink's availability map. Countries marked "Coming Soon" or "Waitlist" aren't authorized, so using Roam there can trigger immediate service restriction

The biggest change to international Roam use is the need for identity verification through Starlink. This requires your full legal name, nationality, date of birth, and passport number (or other government photo ID). The name on the ID must match the one on your account, and you will also need to upload a copy of the ID and a selfie.

To get started in your account settings (on desktop only), select "Add Travel Plans." Some regions may require you to specify what country you're traveling to, but most U.S. accounts can access Global usage. Once you submit your request, enter your info and be prepared to upload your ID and portrait.

This policy will go into full effect August 17, requiring current customers that frequently travel abroad to update their plans, register for travel, and monitor their days away from home. The new policy is limiting for those who enjoyed longer trips and the more affordable Roam plans, especially for international nomads. The travel registration requirement can also seem especially invasive for many. 

Starlink hasn't given an official reason for implementing this latest policy, but it's likely a means to crack down on criminal use of its equipment, especially in regions where usage is restricted and used to run scams across borders. It's also possible it's meant to comply with countries' regulations to be approved for use.