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Local SIM with data
Prepaid, with 30 days of data at 2GB a day. Activated in India after a short ID check, usually within a few hours.
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₹500
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What comes with it
- 30 days
- 2GB/day
Please note
- Original passport and valid Indian visa needed for activation in India
About the Local SIM with data
A prepaid Indian SIM with a 30-day plan of 2GB of data a day. It is often cheaper for calls, data and local numbers than roaming, and many local services such as taxi apps and payment codes send OTPs to an Indian number.
India requires identity checks (KYC) before any mobile connection works. Foreign nationals need their passport and a valid Indian visa, plus an address in India, usually a local reference or the address where they are staying. Operators take a photo of the customer and copies of the documents, and the connection cannot go live until the operator has verified them.
In practice this means a local SIM is activated after you arrive in India, once verification is complete, not before. Activation often takes a few hours and can take up to 24 hours. The host confirms how the SIM is arranged and what you will need to bring when you ask.
Highlights
- Prepaid Indian SIM with data
- 30 days, 2GB a day
- Passport and visa needed for activation, as required by law
- Local number for OTPs, taxi apps and calling hosts or drivers
- Host confirms the arrangements when you ask
How it works
- 1Ask for a SIM and share your arrival date.
- 2The host confirms the arrangements and which documents are needed.
- 3Complete the identity check in India with your original passport and visa; the operator records your photo and document copies.
- 4The SIM goes live once the operator has verified the documents, which often takes a few hours.
Tips for using it in Goa
- Carry your original passport and visa; e-Visa holders should keep a copy of the approval.
- Keep the property address handy, as an address in India is part of the form.
- Keep your home SIM or roaming active until the Indian SIM is working.
- If your phone supports eSIM, an international travel eSIM bought before you leave is another way to have data on landing, usually at a different cost.
Common questions
What documents do foreigners need for an Indian SIM?
A valid passport and Indian visa, plus an address in India, usually a local reference or the address of your stay. The operator takes your photo and copies of the documents.
Can an Indian SIM be activated before I land?
No. A local Indian SIM or eSIM can only go live after identity verification in India. International travel eSIMs from overseas providers can be installed before you travel, but they are not Indian local SIMs.
How long does activation take?
Often a few hours once documents are verified, and sometimes up to 24 hours.
How long can a tourist use an Indian SIM?
For tourist visa holders, a connection can be valid for up to 90 days from activation or until the visa expires, whichever comes first. This plan runs for 30 days.
Can I get a local eSIM instead?
Some Indian operators offer eSIMs, but they need the same KYC checks as a physical SIM.
Product details from: Vi: Acceptable documents for foreign nationals, Airtel: Mobile connection to foreign national or tourist, Matrix: DoT KYC rules, Simology: India SIM and eSIM registration for tourists 2026, Intodia: SIM cards in India for foreigners. Specifications vary by unit and model year; ask your host if a detail matters to you.
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