Afghanistan Travel eSIM
Prepaid data covering Afghanistan — keep your own number, add a travel line alongside it.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Afghanistan
Nationwide data coverage
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Afghanistan
The plans for Afghanistan are regional: one eSIM that covers Afghanistan alongside its neighbours, which is exactly what most trips through this part of the world look like. Every plan shown here works in Afghanistan — the coverage counter on each one tells you where else it reaches.
Most travellers over-buy data. Navigation and messaging for a week is under 2 GB — streaming and video calls are what move the number, at roughly 1 GB an hour.
Expect 4G/LTE rather than 5G in Afghanistan. That is plenty for maps, messaging, ride-hailing and streaming, and it is the technology with the widest footprint outside the main towns. Tethering is allowed on every Afghanistan plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Because these are regional plans, crossing into a neighbouring country usually needs no new eSIM at all — check the coverage list on the plan you pick. The full Asia plan page shows everything the region offers, and Cambodia, China and Georgia have their own pages too.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Afghanistan plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Afghanistan?
One profile, one allowance, no swapping SIMs at a border.
- Asia from $4.49 · up to 21 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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Cambodia
from $6.49 -
China
from $5.49 -
Georgia
from $5.49 -
Hong Kong
from $4.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Afghanistan eSIM questions
Which network does the Afghanistan eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Afghanistan, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in Afghanistan?
No. Afghanistan plans run on 4G/LTE, which is what the networks cover reliably. For maps, messaging, calls over data and streaming the difference is not something you'll notice.
How much data do I actually need for Afghanistan?
As a rough guide: navigation and messaging burn around 100–200 MB a day, social media roughly 500 MB an hour, and video calls about 1 GB an hour. A short trip fits a small plan; a fortnight of heavier use wants a mid-size one; streaming and remote work push you to the top of the ladder.
When does my Afghanistan plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Afghanistan, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Why do Afghanistan plans list other countries too?
Because they are regional eSIMs: one profile whose allowance works across every country on its coverage list, Afghanistan included. For a single-country trip nothing changes — install, land, connect. For a multi-country trip it means the same plan keeps working after the border.
Can I use my Afghanistan eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Afghanistan plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Afghanistan?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the Afghanistan eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Afghanistan eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Afghanistan?
You can buy another Afghanistan plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting Cambodia and China — do I need separate eSIMs?
Check the coverage list on the plan you pick first — many Afghanistan plans are regional and already include the neighbours, in which case one eSIM covers the whole trip. Otherwise the Asia plan does.
Will my phone work with a Afghanistan eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.