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Afghanistan eSIM plans start at $8.99. Choose from 2 plans for Afghanistan, valid 7 to 30 days, on 4G networks.
Prices are final, paid once. No contract, no automatic renewal.
Pick a plan and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives by email within minutes.
On Wi-Fi, open Settings › Mobile Data › Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Leave the line switched off for now.
After landing, turn the eSIM line on and enable data roaming for it. The plan starts when it connects to a local network.
Plans for Afghanistan run on 4G. The eSIM connects automatically to the best available partner network.
| Utel eSIM | Local SIM card | |
|---|---|---|
| Where to buy | ✓Online, before you travel | ✕Airport or phone shop after arrival |
| Setup | ✓Scan a QR code, ready in minutes | ✕Swap the physical SIM card |
| Home number | ✓Stays active for calls and SMS | ✕Removed on single-SIM phones |
| ID check | ✓Not required | ✕Often required (passport) |
| Price | ✓From $8.99, fixed price | ✕Depends on the local operator |
eSIM plans for Afghanistan start at $8.99 for 1 GB / 7 days. There are 2 plans to choose from, priced between $8.99 and $16.99.
Not at the moment. The largest plan for Afghanistan includes 3 GB of data, which is enough for most trips.
The eSIM connects to local partner networks in Afghanistan and supports 4G. It selects the strongest available network automatically.
A plan for Afghanistan works only in Afghanistan. For multi-country trips have a look at our regional and global plans.
No. These are data-only plans. Your own SIM stays active, so you keep receiving calls and SMS, and apps like WhatsApp work over the eSIM data.
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Afghanistan, not when you buy or install it. You can install it days before your trip.
For a 7-day trip with maps, messaging and social media, 3 GB is usually enough. Our pick for that: 3 GB / 30 days – $16.99.
Yes, and we recommend it. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, keep the line switched off and turn it on after landing in Afghanistan.
Yes. Unless the plan details say otherwise, you can share the eSIM data with your laptop or tablet using personal hotspot.
Dial *#06#. If an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. The phone must also be unlocked (not tied to one carrier).
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